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TIP OF THE DAY : Motor Voltage, Phase and Frequency

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When buying new or used machinery from overseas you need to ask very specific questions about motor name plate ratings and understand what they mean. The Americas use different voltages and frequencies than Europe, Asia and Australia. While a 50HZ motor may run fine on 60HZ power the machine will be running 20% faster (or a 60HZ motor on 50Hz 20% slower). This may cause overheating or operational difficulties, motor contactor failures and other problems. Changing motors may also necessitate changing pulleys. Low speed motors (anything less than 1800 at 60HZ or 1200 at 50HZ) are non-standard and VERY expensive to replace. Rewinding can cost more than a new motor. Special transformers are a possibility for odd voltages but are also a significant expense. Even when buying locally you should ask these questions. Some plants run high voltages and in parts of Pennsylvania they have 2PH instead of 3PH power. Shop smart, ask questions. - guru

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