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 »
Double Shielded Bearings Pre-Packed with MULTEMP SRL Grease
Grounding Terminal Inside Main Box
Stainless Steel Nameplate
VFD Rated per NEMA MG1, Part 31, 4.4.2 - Note (3)(4)
Speed Ranges: 20:1 VT, 10:1 CT
12 Leads - 7.5 HP and Up; 9 Leads for all Others
Motors are UL Recognized, CSA Approved, and CE Marked
Precautions should be taken to eliminate or reduce shaft currents that may be imposed on the motor by the VFD as stated per NEMA MG1, Part 31.4.4.3. (Part 30 for ASGA and ASGA JP/JM). UL Fire Pump Features