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 continuous duty on close coupled pumps with NEMA JM mounting dimensions which are ideal for fluid circulation and transfer applications ranging from treatment plants to swimming pools.
Output: 30 HP
RPM: 3600
Voltage: 575V @ 60Hz)
Full Load Amps: 28.16 A
Enclosure: TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled)
Frame: 286JM
Mounting: C-face w/ rigid base
Service Factor: 1.15
Power Factor: 87
NEMA Design: A
Efficiency: 91.7 (NEMA PREMIUM)
Factory New with manufacturer's warranty
Inverter Duty Rated: 20:1VT
Protection Degree: IP55
VPI process applied for best electrical performance
High lock rotor torque
Dual rated for 190/380V 50 Hz
575V and other ratings available upon request
Oversized bearings on both ends
Mechanically locked on shaft
Class “F” insulation with Class “B” rise
Rigid cast iron frame
Steel fan guard
F1 mounting position
Drain plugs
Designed for horizontal and vertical application
CSA-US certified
DOE approved and CE marked
20J Series motors are NEMA Premium® marked
Warranty: 3-Years
F1/F2 convertible
Double drilled feet
Special 12-lead 575V “S” wiring diagram suitable for D-O-L and soft start startup only
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