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 »
Enclosed Non-Combination Magnetic Starter - PESW Series
Features and Benefits
Motor protection from overload
Non-corrosive, outdoor, wash down rated enclosure, ready-to-go even in the harshest environments
Easy to install and set up
Incorporates WEG contactor and overload relay
This can be used with an AC electrical motor to temporarily reduce the load and torque in the power train and electric current surge of the motor during start-up.
Factory New with Manufacturer's Warranty
1-PH N4X 1.5HP/230V
Coil Voltage: 208/230V
Contactor Rating: 9 Amps
Plastic NEMA 4X enclosure with Start/Stop and Reset Button