A variable frequency drive is an electronic device that allows you to start, stop, and control the speed of a three phase motor. It is also a motor starter as it is equipped with overload protection. Read more »
What is the difference between a 'new surplus' motor and a 'factory new' motor?
Our New Surplus electric motors and drives are new and unused overstock or discontinued items offered at lower prices and come with our 90-day warranty.
Factory New products are competitively priced and come with a manufacturers warranty.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs or inverters) now play an important part in major industry.
Within the last 10 years they have been perfected to control and vary the speed of 3 phase electric motors. They serve many purposes, besides speed control. Homeowners and hobbyist alike, who have lathes or milling machines with a 3 phase motor, usually don't have 3 phase power to operate. These VFDs (instead of using a rotary phase converter) can now be used to convert single phase power to 3 phase power. Read more »
Encapsulated electronic starting switch is impervious to moisture
Capacitor start induction run design for high starting torque, except as noted
1.15 Service Factor on sinewave, Double sealed ball bearings
303 stainless steel shaft with spring loaded contact seals in each end
300 Series Stainless steel external construction: frame, endshields, conduit box, fan guard, mounting base and hardware for superior corrosion resistance
Internal corrosion resistant coatings on rotor and heavy polyester varnish on the stator
100% Paint-free construction
One way condensation drains in each endshield and conduit box for all angle mounting
Nitrile Buna - N gaskets and seals on conduit box, through bolts and endshields
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