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 »
Brushless PMAC motors offer high efficiency and performance for demanding applications, in smaller frame sizes compared to a less efficient AC induction motor.
Model #: 256TPFSA20122AA
Output: 20 HP
RPM: 1800
Voltage: 460V @ 120Hz)
Full Load Amps: 24 A
Enclosure: TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled)
Frame: 256TC
Mounting: C-face w/ rigid base
Service Factor: 1.0
Efficiency: 94.5 (NEMA PREMIUM)
Bearings: 6309 / 6210
Shaft dimensions (dia x len): 1-5/8" x 4"
Made in U.S.A.
New Surplus with 90 day Dealers Industrial warranty
AC Permanent Magnet (PMAC)Requires use of PMAC compatible VFD (Teco E510 or equivalent)Will not work without compatible drive
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