MorrisWoodman12
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Minimal for the equipment I worked with. I would guess the same for a motor apart from rpm.
In this case nothing because the VFD controlling the motor will contril speed, but on a generic induction motor, they run about 20% higher rpm at 60Hz vs 50Hz.what is the effective of the Hertz?
so would as 60 is 120% of 50, would a machine designed for 60hz be 20% slower run on 50hz or am I just being too simplisticOne point to remember, whilst the USA and Canada have a 110v system they do also have the ability to supply 240v for certain higher power needs, this I suspect what the lathe is designed for. Now the question is would a motor designed for 240v 60Hz run ok on out 230 (ish) 50Hz supply. I suspect possibly yes but it may run a little slower than expected due to the lower frequency.
No expert though so more research will be needed
It is a Oneway.The designations here are nominal, not absolute. I took a walk around the shop and the different motor data plates are marked with 208V though 240V (110V/115V/120V for lower voltage stuff) and they all run fine on whatever the power company is supplying. The 240V won't hurt the lathe. What kind is it? A Oneway or a General?
Pete
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