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  1. Stephen Beal

    4 pole Vs 6 pole

    Thanks again for the replies. I'm actually on 50Hz here in the UK, so a 1/6 less rpm. Jraef, good point about 4 pole motors being easy to source, I hadn't really thought about that! As mentioned a belt and pulley system is the most economical solution. I won't have room to mount inline with...
  2. Stephen Beal

    4 pole Vs 6 pole

    Thanks for the replies. I'll be using belts and pulleys to achieve the correct speed. A VFD would be a neat solution if I was attaching the motor directly, although as mentioned I'd need something with a much higher rating to get enough output (22kw). Thanks
  3. Stephen Beal

    4 pole Vs 6 pole

    I'm looking to convert a PTO driven roller mill to electric. The rolls need to run around 540rpm, so the motor will be geared down via pulleys. Is there any advantage in running a 6 pole motor Vs a 4 pole motor? I know a 6 pole will have more torque however it will have to be geared higher to...

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