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 Heavy Duty Cast Iron Drip Proof Motor
Applications
General purpose use on pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, conveyors, material handling and other industrial machinery installed in environments with minimal dirt and moisture. Suitable for use with variable frequency drives.
Features
Output: 15 HP
RPM: 1800
Voltage: 208/230/460V @ 60Hz)
Full Load Amps: 18 A
Enclosure: ODP (Open Drip Proof)
Frame: 254T
Mounting: Rigid Base
Service Factor: 1.25
Efficiency: 93 (NEMA PREMIUM)
Bearings: 6309 / 6309
Construction: ROLLED STEEL
Shaft dimensions (dia x len): 1-5/8" x 4"
Factory New with manufacturer's warranty
1.25 Service Factor @ 60 Hertz; 1.0 Service Factor @ 50 Hertz
Suitable for 575V @ 1.0 Service Factor
Sealed Bearings Through 215T Frame;
Regreasable Open Bearings 254T Frame and Above;
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
Feet are Dual Drilled for Mounting Flexibility
Dual Voltage Ratings Suitable for Part Wind Start on Lower Voltage;
Single Voltage (460V) Ratings are Suitable for Part Wind Start
Corrosion Resistant Epoxy Paint
F1 / F2 Reversible From 254T—365T and 444T—449T Frame
Lifting Provisions on 182T Frame and Above
Condensation Drains with Plugs
Windings Rated for 2200V Peak Voltage Spikes
IP23 Protection
Three (3) Year Warranty (Extended Warranty Available)
C-Flange Field Conversion Kits Available (Call Dealers for price and availability)
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