grunto
4th Jun 2018, 09:19 PM
I am looking for a VFD / Motor Combination for a 72" belt sander I am building. Probably about 1.5kW to 2kW. The thread on the Powertran VFD looks interesting and either the 2.2kW (PI160 2R2G1) or 1.5kW (PI160 1R5G1) look suitable. I was going to use an existing 3 Phase motor I had but I have repurposed that and will probably have to buy a motor to suit. A couple of questions:
1. Is it worth getting the PI160 or will a PI130 be enough (noting that I will have to go with a 1.5kW motor if I go with the PI130)?
2. Would an e-brake be useful on a belt sander - if so, how do I go about sizing the resistor?
3. The motor I am looking at is a Conon YX3-90S-2 which is $197 (https://cononmotor.com.au/product/1-5kw-2hp2800rpm-shaft-24mm-induction-electric-motor-3-phase-415v-compressor/) although I am a bit put off by the 24mm shaft. Does anyone have any other recommended suppliers for a 1.5kW 2800RPM motor?
Thanks,
Grant
1. Is it worth getting the PI160 or will a PI130 be enough (noting that I will have to go with a 1.5kW motor if I go with the PI130)?
2. Would an e-brake be useful on a belt sander - if so, how do I go about sizing the resistor?
3. The motor I am looking at is a Conon YX3-90S-2 which is $197 (https://cononmotor.com.au/product/1-5kw-2hp2800rpm-shaft-24mm-induction-electric-motor-3-phase-415v-compressor/) although I am a bit put off by the 24mm shaft. Does anyone have any other recommended suppliers for a 1.5kW 2800RPM motor?
Thanks,
Grant