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 »
Ideal for hard-wearing applications in petrochemical plants, refineries, tropical climates, mines, foundries, pulp and paper mills, waste management facilities, quarries and processing factories.
Output: 1.5 HP
RPM: 3600
Voltage: 575V @ 60Hz)
Full Load Amps: 1.7 A
Enclosure: TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled)
Frame: 143T
Mounting: Rigid Base
Service Factor: 1.15
Power Factor: 78
NEMA Design: B
Efficiency: 84.5 (NEMA PREMIUM)
Shaft dimensions (dia x len): 7/8" x 2-1/4"
Factory New with manufacturer's warranty
Ultra-strong oversized ball bearings on both ends for extra strength and durability
High starting torque
High service factor up to 1.4
IP55 water-tight and dust-proof TEFC enclosure
Moisture resistant tropicalization
High temperature protected Class H wiring
Cast iron construction including junction box - end brackets and fan guard (double gauge reinforced steel fan guard 320T and up for reduced weight and increased air flow)
Designed for horizontal and vertical application
Vacuum pressure impregnation for the most dependable fail safe electrical performance
Low vibration level (below 0.08 in/sec)
Inverter duty rated 10:1CT and 20:1VT
V- Ring up to 286T / Labyrinth seal 324T and up
High temperature grease
Motors 213T and larger suitable for wye/delta starting
CSA-US certified / DOE approved / CE and NEMA Premium marked
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