High-performance inverter-duty motors are designed to handle lower speeds without overheating, and can withstand the PWM output of an inverter (VFD). Inverter-duty motors are used in variable speed applications such as machine tools, conveyors, crane and hoist systems, extruders and packaging/converting equipment. These motors may also have encoder capability for use with a vector VFD.
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AutomationDirect offers a wide variety of inverter-duty and vector-duty induction motors from Marathon Electric and Leeson.
General Purpose vs. Inverter-Duty Motors
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Starting at
$265.00
(Y500)
Starting at
$1,038.00
(Y280)
Starting at
$394.00
(Y592)
Starting at
$1,639.00
(Y592-A772)
Starting at
$5,698.00
(Y571)
Starting at
$7,002.00
(Y571-A774)
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Stainless steel Washguard SST motors from Leeson are built tough, intended to withstand the most demanding washdown environments.
Starting at
$446.00
(191202.00)
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Washguard White Duck motors from Leeson have a white epoxy finish that adds superior chemical resistance in addition to withstanding harsh washdown applications.
Starting at
$438.00
(113649.00)
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Marathon SYMAX permanent magnet AC motors (PMAC) can only be used with a VFD, and provide a smaller footprint and higher efficiency even at lower speeds and partial loads when compared with induction motors.
Starting at
$523.00
(SY001)
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