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 »
New SEW-Eurodrive gearmotors and gear reducers, assembled in the USA. Send us the nameplate from your old unit and we will match it or quote a replacement built to your specs.
Gearmotors & reducers
Helical, parallel shaft, helical-bevel and helical-worm units for conveyors, mixers, pumps and material handling.
Exact replacements
Send a photo of the nameplate or the model number and we will match your existing SEW unit.
Built to your specs
Gear ratio, output speed, mounting position, shaft and motor options configured for your application.
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