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 »
Blue Chip® General Purpose, Three Phase Totally Enclosed
Rigid Base
APPLICATIONS:
General Purpose use on pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, conveyors, and other industrial machinery installed in damp, dusty, or dirty environments. Additionally, cast iron frame motors may be suitable for the process industries..
FEATURES:
Frame constructions are heavy gauge steel or Aluminum, as noted
1.15 Service Factor
Nameplated 60/50 hertz at next lowest horsepower
Will accept C-Face Kits as noted, also see Accessories section
Severe duty kits available (Call for availability)
Shaft slinger, regreasable bearings (182T and larger), lead lugs (364T and larger), and bearing caps on 444T and larger
Ball Bearings, except where noted
UL Recognized and CSA Certified
Two year warranty on EISA efficient motors (bold blue Catalog Numbers)
Suitable for use on VFD per manufacturer's guidelines.
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