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 »
General Purpose Rolled Steel Motor -- C-Face w/ Feet
Applications
General purpose use on pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, conveyors, farm equipment and other industrial and commercial machinery installed in damp, dusty or dirty environments.
Features
Output: 1.5 HP
RPM: 1800
Voltage: 115/208/230V @ 60Hz)
Full Load Amps: 6.2 A
Enclosure: TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled)
Frame: 56CH
Mounting: C-face w/ rigid base
Service Factor: 1.15
Efficiency: 81.7
Bearings: 6203-2RZC3 / 6203-2RZC3
Factory New with manufacturer's warranty
1.15 Service Factor @ 60 Hertz
Sealed Bearings
Class F Insulation System
Class B Rise at Full Load;
Class H Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) Resin for All Windings
40oC Ambient Continuous Duty
Stainless Steel Nameplate and Zinc Plate Hardware
NEMA Design B Performance / High Starting Torque
Removable Feet1
Capacitor Start / Capacitor Run Design
Aluminum Endbells
Corrosion Resistant Epoxy Paint
Condensation Drains with Plugs
IP55 Protection
Two (2) Year Warranty
56CH Frames: Feet Are Dual Drilled for 56C and 145T Mounting Flexibility
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