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 »
Globetrotter® IEC (Metric) Frame, Three Phase Totally Enclosed, B3 Mounting, Rigid Base
B3/B14 “FT” (C-Face)
APPLICATIONS:
For use on fans, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment requiring IEC dimensions and electrical standards. The Globetrotter is not only designed to International standards but meets NEMA performance and efficiency standards making it suitable for requirements worldwide.
FEATURES:
Meets IE3 European and NEMA Premium® efficiencies
Aluminum (63-90 frame) or Cast Iron (100-315 frame) frame construction
IP55
Nameplated 60/50 hertz at same HP, above 90 frame is 60/50 Hz at next lower HP
MAX GUARD® Class F Insulation, Class B rise @ rated KW
IP55 weatherproof enclosure
Rotatable/Removable Base (63-90 frame)
Wye Start-Delta Run on 160 Frame and larger
10:1 Variable Torque, Constant Torque speed range as noted
1.15 Service Factor on 60 Hz sine wave, 1.0 SF or VFD
IEC Design “N” with NEMA “B” Torques
Terminal Blocks, Stud Type, Zero Creepage
Kits or MOD Central for B3/B14 mounting (Call for availability)
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