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New Motor to my ML7

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neer724

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Edit - Please excuse the title - it should have read "New Motor for my ML7" - cant figure out how to update the title?

I have noticed some vibration recently coming from the ML7, so I removed the main drive belt to try and isolate where it is coming from. The motor is starting to make a horrible bearing noise.

It is just a 110v single phase 1725 1/2hp motor on there.

So I thought - what a great opportunity to upgrade to a VFD. I started looking around for a possible VFD solution when I ran across a possible variable speed DC motor solution.

Does anyone have any experience with Leeson Permanent Magnet DC motors? I found is this model:

https://www.emotorsdirect.ca/item/leeson-098032.00

It comes with a this variable speed controller:

https://www.emotorsdirect.ca/item/k...MIg-yow6yx9QIVqP_ICh0xqQ_SEAAYASAAEgL-kvD_BwE

I can get both for 300 brand new.

Any issue with steel swarf and a permanent magnet motor? That was the first thing that came to mind....

Any other motor solutions at a reasonable price?

Thanks,
Steve
 
Good day. I've never seen a price like that on a DC motor with controller. Sure enough, the ¾ HP, 90 VDC motor and controller are $C728 and $C253 respectively on emotors. I've been looking for a DC motor for my Taig Lathe - I would love to find a deal like that.
Anyway, it's a TEFC - Totally Enclosed, Fan Cooled. You will have no problem with swarf.
VR/DGC
 
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I finished installing the Leeson motor today - WOW!!!! What a massive difference. It is pretty much silent now - all you hear are the fenner belts. Love the variable speed....
 
neer724 said:
Edit - Please excuse the title - it should have read "New Motor for my ML7" - cant figure out how to update the title?

I have noticed some vibration recently coming from the ML7, so I removed the main drive belt to try and isolate where it is coming from. The motor is starting to make a horrible bearing noise.

It is just a 110v single phase 1725 1/2hp motor on there.

So I thought - what a great opportunity to upgrade to a VFD. I started looking around for a possible VFD solution when I ran across a possible variable speed DC motor solution.

Does anyone have any experience with Leeson Permanent Magnet DC motors? I found is this model:

https://www.emotorsdirect.ca/item/leeson-098032.00

It comes with a this variable speed controller:

https://www.emotorsdirect.ca/item/k...MIg-yow6yx9QIVqP_ICh0xqQ_SEAAYASAAEgL-kvD_BwE

I can get both for 300 brand new.

Any issue with steel swarf and a permanent magnet motor? That was the first thing that came to mind....

Any other motor solutions at a reasonable price?

Thanks,
Steve
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What is your source for those at $300???
 
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