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Variable speed motor/switch

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  • #32
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,142 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    ...


  • #33
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    kadman wrote: »
    Maybe the best solution is for someone to spec exactly the motor I need to work with this,

    https://www.jfkelectricalni.com/product/2-2kw-3hp-ip20-single-phase-240v-ac-motor-inverter-variable-speed-drive/

    Thanks,
    kadman

    Something like this should work, in electrical terms anyway.

    The rest is mechanical fitting, but you know all that.


  • #34
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    ^^^ Yes, looks ideal.
    It specifically states that it is “inverter rated” i.e. suitable for use with a VSD.


  • #35
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,142 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    So, can some one spec a motor for me please,

    thanks,
    Tim

    oops, got Bruthals link, thanks


  • #36
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,142 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Now that you guys have sorted me out with the hardware,

    is there anything else I need apart from a competent sparks:D:D


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  • #37
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    kadman wrote: »
    Now that you guys have sorted me out with the hardware,

    is there anything else I need apart from a competent sparks:D:D

    The main things are the VSD and motor. After that, electrician involved can advise.

    An Emergency stop would be one thing. Start, Stop, and speed adjust pot are possibilities, but all depends on the VSD itself, what is needed.


  • #38
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    +1

    A good industrial electrician would be best.
    Note: A registered electrical contractor is not required for this.


  • #39
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,534 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I was looking into getting my Nova 3000 converted to variable speed a while back and came across these guys ...

    http://www.haydockconverters.co.uk/variablespeeddrives.htm

    https://www.newton-tesla.co.uk/product-category/lathe-speed-controls/inverter-motor-packages/

    Otherwise loads of information available on Google if you Google "VFD lathe conversions"


  • #40
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    @ Kadman: How is this project progressing??


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