Soft Start Control
Soft Start Control
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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 the new one the belts squeal and appears to be alot of torque on the motor. Is there a way to spin the motor slow and then build it up to speed?
Thanks in Advance,
Dale
Thanks in Advance,
Dale





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It might be a easier way than changing the motors etc.
However, check the motor if suitable.
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Thanks,
Dale
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EE
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Keith Cress
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Steve
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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 start will work. Thanks for all your time.
Dale
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Thanks,
Dale
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The HFE used to be called SPOSS. I have one on my desk as a paperweight and its been with me for many years since Ray Bristow (Technical Director of Fairford) gave it to me as a sample. This would work.