texasgeartrain
Titanium
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2016
- Location
- Houston, TX
Starting to shop for a 3 phase converter. I was planning on a 7.5hp. I have one sb lathe with a 2ph motor, and a bridgeport mill that is currently 1hp, but i may go 1.5 or 2 hp later, undecided. Also have another sb that will probably be 2hp as well, but i cant forsee running two lathes at once. More than likely will only ever run one machine at a time, at most two, but infrequently.
Anyway i have been eyeballing a couple of vendors on ebay and was curious if anyone has experienced their stuff or have any other useful opinions. The two companies are American Rotary and North American. American Rotary offers basically a standard controls 7.5hp at a lower cost, or a digital control setup thats a little bit more costly. I have mixed feelings about digital controls. Great when they work, a pain if they blow control boards often. Any insights appreciated.
American Rotary basic controler:
American Rotary Phase Converter AR7 7.5HP 1 to 3 Three PH Heavy Duty CNC USA | eBay
American Rotary Digital Controller:
Rotary Phase Converter AD7 Digital Controls Heavy Duty HD CNC USA Made | eBay
North American:
PL-7 Pro-Line 7.5HP Rotary Phase Converter - Built-In Starter, Made In USA
Anyway i have been eyeballing a couple of vendors on ebay and was curious if anyone has experienced their stuff or have any other useful opinions. The two companies are American Rotary and North American. American Rotary offers basically a standard controls 7.5hp at a lower cost, or a digital control setup thats a little bit more costly. I have mixed feelings about digital controls. Great when they work, a pain if they blow control boards often. Any insights appreciated.
American Rotary basic controler:
American Rotary Phase Converter AR7 7.5HP 1 to 3 Three PH Heavy Duty CNC USA | eBay
American Rotary Digital Controller:
Rotary Phase Converter AD7 Digital Controls Heavy Duty HD CNC USA Made | eBay
North American:
PL-7 Pro-Line 7.5HP Rotary Phase Converter - Built-In Starter, Made In USA