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 »
For use on pumps designed for fire pump duty and installed per NFPA-20. These Dripproof motors are intended for installation in relatively clean and dry environments. Fire Pump motors are not recommended for use with variable frequency drives.
FEATURES:
UL File EX5190, CSA File LR2025 and CE Mark
50C ambient
Ball bearings
1.15 Service Factor
Red paint
NEMA Design B, Code G or less
Dual voltage motors have 12 leads, suitable for wye-delta or across the line start on either voltage, or part winding start on low voltage
Single voltage motors have 12 leads and are suitable for wye-delta, across the line, or part winding start
Will accept C-Face kits (except as noted) (Call for availability) for kits
230/460 and 460 Volt models rated for 50 HZ at next lower HP, 1.15 SF as noted
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