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Phase Converters and Variable Speed Drives

Simply put - A box which converts single to three phase so as to run three phase motors and other equipment off a single phase supply.

Digital Phase converters

A Phase Converter converts 240V single phase to 415V three phase. Phase converters are robust and easy to set up. They can run several motors at the same time and the motors can be individually switched on and off as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ELECTRONIC PHASE CONVERTERS are :-

WOODWORKING MACHINERY Saws: Circular; Band; Re-saws; Rip; Cross-Cut; Panel; Wall; Radial-Arm; Surface Planers; Planer/Moulders; Feed Units; Planer/Thicknessers; Four-Sided Planers; Spindle Moulders; Single-End Tenoners; Chisel Mortisers; Chain Mortisers; Woodturning Lathes; Copy Lathes (Electronic); Copy Lathes (Hydraulic); Sanders: Single-Belt; Wide-Belt; Speed; Pad; Disc; Edge & Profile; Routers; Borers; Multi-Borers.

METALWORKING MACHINERY Manual and CNC Lathes; Milling Machines; Pedestal Drills; Surface Grinders; Band Saws; Power Hacksaws; Polishers; Shapers; Deburring Machines; Guillotines; Metalworkers; Power Presses, MIG Welders, TIG welders and Plasma cutters.

AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL MACHINERY Produce Conveyors; Grading Equipment; Rolling Mill/Mixing Equipment; Potting/Compost Machinery.

GARAGE EQUIPMENT Compressors; Vehicle Hoists (Electro-Mechanical & Hydraulic); Brake Testing Equipment; Spray Booths.

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS :- Printing Presses; Guillotines (Paper/Card); Cutting Presses; Wine Presses; Looms & Weaving Machinery; Pugmills; Shoe Repair Machinery; Window Making Machinery; Glass & uPVC Cutting Machinery; Masonry Saws; Food Processing Equipment.

Variable speed drive

A Variable Speed Drive (VSD) can convert 240V single phase to 240V three phase. NOTE: since the output is 240V then you need to check on the motor nameplate that the motor can run at this voltage.
If you are unsure what to look for then we will be only to pleased to help.

Advantages of using a VSD over a Phase converter is that it is smaller, cheaper, and can control the speed and acceleration of the motor, this is very useful on a lathe or drill.
The VSDs we use are a range called Optidrive. These are available in a single to three phase option up to 3Hp and then after that in a three phase 415V input to a variable speed 3 phase output upto 37kW.