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by dan_barber
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Inverter for a dusty/dirty environment
Replies: 2
Views: 5980

Re: Inverter for a dusty/dirty environment

I settled on an AC Tech brand drive that is NEMA 4X rated. https://www.valinonline.com/products/esv222n02yxc I thought the price was reasonable for the specs. I'll update the thread once I install & start using the drive.
by dan_barber
Fri Feb 15, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Inverter for a dusty/dirty environment
Replies: 2
Views: 5980

Inverter for a dusty/dirty environment

Anyone care to state their preference in inverters? There are a couple of brands that I have not had good luck with especially in a dirty/dusty environment. I have dealt with multiple brands and not sure I have a favorite so looking to see what is used and why.
by dan_barber
Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: What VFD you have on your lathe?
Replies: 6
Views: 11281

Re: What VFD you have on your lathe?

That's a really good price for a 5hp VFD. It's probably the lowest that I have seen. What brand is it?

I already purchased an AC Tech/Lenze brand SMVector VFD.

http://shop.actechdrives.com/AC-Tech-Le ... n02txb.htm
by dan_barber
Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: What VFD you have on your lathe?
Replies: 6
Views: 11281

Re: What VFD you have on your lathe?

Thank you Bart for the response. AC Tech was purchased by a German manufacturer called Lenze. AC Tech is used to manufacture Leeson brand VFDs. My source was not sure if that is the case after Lenze purchase. Lenze has increased the price of old AC Tech sub micro drives including the SCF series. All...
by dan_barber
Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: What VFD you have on your lathe?
Replies: 6
Views: 11281

What VFD you have on your lathe?

I'm looking for a 5hp VFD for my lathe. I was considering Leeson brand's http://www.clrwtr.com/PDF/LEESON/LEESON-SM2-Series.pdf A friend said that Leeson does not manufacture the drive but get it from some other manufacturer and just put Leeson label. I didn't want to end up with a cheap Chinese VFD...
by dan_barber
Mon May 23, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Tiny Power M Twin Build
Replies: 129
Views: 421416

Re: Tiny Power M Twin Build

Nice machine - looks exactly like mine. I used a FM100 VFD from dealers' electric, but they don't make those any more. I found the 5 hp VFD for my lathe here: http://www.wolfautomation.com/ProductList.aspx?CategoryID=5103 Have fun w/ that! - Bart I wouldn't use TECO-Westinghouse drives. They had a ...