High-performance inverter-duty motors can handle lower speeds without overheating, and withstand the PWM output of an inverter (VFD). These motors are used in variable speed applications such as machine tools and packaging/converting equipment. Certain models may 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
$326.00
(Y500)
Starting at
$1,273.00
(Y280)
Starting at
$474.00
(Y592)
Starting at
$1,840.00
(Y592-A772)
Starting at
$6,403.00
(Y571)
Starting at
$7,868.00
(Y571-A774)
Stainless steel Washguard SST motors from Leeson are built tough, intended to withstand the most demanding washdown environments.
Starting at
$604.00
(191202.00)
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
$490.00
(113649.00)
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
$586.00
(SY001)
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