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 »
Designed for direct replacement of PMDC or any other variable speed application where up to a 1000:1 constant torque speed range is required. Typical uses include: machine tools, conveyors, packaging machines, batching machines, and printing equipment.
FEATURES:
Designed to replace PMDC motors (when used with a VFD)
Constant horsepower to twice base speed (RPM)
Class H insulation with CR200 magnet wire
Removable base for C-Face footless mounting, as noted
Continuous duty at 40°C ambient
"Quick Connect" terminal board, as noted
Top mounted conduit box as found on PMDC motors
Eliminates brush and commutator maintenance
UL Recognized, CSA Certified, and CE Mark
Three year warranty
Suitable for use on VFD per manufacturer's guidelines.
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