Is this the soft start you had in mind? Does the application matter?
Thanks,
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I tested the jointer at the shop I bought it from and they have 3-phase and it started smooth but when I put the new 220V 3-hp 3450
motor on it torques the head hard and belt squeals until head comes up to speed. I will get the specifics of the new motor and see if you guys can confirm if soft...
Thanks for the replies. I traded in the 3-phase motor when I bought the new motor. Do I understand correctly that a VFD control will still work? How will I know if the type of motor I have will work with the VFD? I think the manufacture is Baldor?
Thanks,
Dale
Hello I am new to this forum and hoping someone can answer this queaton. I just put a new motor on a large woodworking jointer. It was orginal a 3-phase, 3hp motor but I need to chnge it to single phase where I am now. The new motor is a 3hp 3450 rpm wired to 220 volt. When I throw the switch on...