What is a phase converter?

You've come to a swell place to KickoffHow does a phase converter work and what size is most appropriate for my application?  These are the 2 almost common questions asked.

Phase Converters

Phase Conversion is the process of converting single stage ability into three stage power.  A "phase converter" creates a third line of voltage (a tertiary sine wave) allowing three stage ability to be possible in a single phase environment.  NAPCco offers three styles of converters Rotary, Static and Digital.

Types of Phase Converters

Virtually Rotary Phase Converters

A Rotary Phase Converter runs three phase equipment at Full Rated Ability from a single-phase power source.

A rotary phase converter is the most popular and universal type of phase converter. The rotary phase converter consist of two components.  An "idler generator" and a "control panel".  The control console includes a start circuit to start/stop the idler generator and capacitance to balance voltages between phases.  The idler generator is energized by the single stage power spinning a rotating mass.  This rotation generates a tertiary line of power which is coupled with the 2 single phase line to make iii phase power.

What will a rotary phase converter run? A rotary converter will run every type of load (motor, resistive and inductive loads).

In that location are three types of rotary phase converters:

  • Standard Rotary Stage Converter
    • Pro-Line (PL) with digital kickoff circuit
  • Digital Rotary Phase Converters
    • Smart-Boost™ (SB) with digital electric current boost mode
    • Smart-Stage™ (SP) with active digital voltage balancing
  • Rotary Converter Control Panels
    • CP (add your own idler motor)

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The importance of properly sizing a rotary phase converter cannot be overstated. Proper sizing volition insure years of trouble free performance for your equipment. If at whatever time you lot have questions virtually sizing a rotary stage converter, please call one of our application engineers at 877-545-2926. Note: Y'all can never over size a phase converter; at that place are no minimum load requirements for a North America Rotary Phase Converter.

Rotary Stage Converters

Standard Rotary Stage Converters

PL-20 Pro-Line 20HP Rotary Phase Converter

Pro-Line Rotary Phase Converters

Pro-Line Rotary Phase Converters are a full general purpose "work horse" used to convert single phase power into 3 stage.  Pro-Line has a digital controlled and protected showtime circuit and uses a "generator/idler" and power gene correction capacitors to provide utility grade 3 stage power.

The Pro-Line Converter is an economical solution for all types of loads – motors, resistive, inductive and CNC.  Best for foodservice, woodworking and metalworking auto tools.

Digital Rotary Phase Converters

SB-10 Smart-Boost 10HP Rotary Control Panel

Smart-Boost™ Digital Rotary Phase Converters

Smart-Boost™ Digital Rotary Stage Converters are the perfect production for those hard starting / high inertia motor loads.  The Smart-Boost™ units uses a motor-generator and a solid state electronic controller to provide boosted boost current to external motor loads.

The Smart-Boost™ Digital Stage Converters are ideal for pumps, blowers, fans and compressors.

Smart-Phase Digital Rotary Phase Converter

Smart-Phase™ Digital Rotary Phase Converters

Smart-Phase™ is a digital rotary phase converters that are best suited for voltage sensitive machines and/or multiple loads running simultaneously.  It has the newest advancement in phase converters applied science with 8 stage automated voltage regulation (AVR).  Solid country switches are used to regulate the voltage and provide balanced voltage helping your equipment to run every bit efficient as possible.

Smart-Phase™ Digital Phase Converters are ideal for CNC machines, motors controlled by a VFD or equipment loaded with electronics.

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Rotary Converter Control Panels "Add together your 3 Phase Motor"

CP-20

Rotary Phase Converter Control Panels

Rotary Phase Converter Control Panels are half of a rotary phase converter.  This is for the customer that has his/her own iii phase motor to use as an idler motor.  The rotary phase control panel includes a motor starter, power factor correction capacitors and input and output terminal block connections.

Static Stage Converters

About Static Phase Converters

Static Stage Converters run 3-stage MOTORS from single -phase ability at ii/three the rated horsepower.

For MOTOR loads simply

For Low-cal and Moderate motor loads

About NAPCES Static Phase Converters

Static phase converters from North America Stage Converter Company (NAPCco) are masterfully engineered and manufactured for the 3 phase ability needs of hobby and occasional use applications that don't crave full power for their motor/equipment.  Recognized as a price-effective alternative to other types of phase converters, our Made in America static converters can be hands mounted on or almost your equipment and offers easy installation and wiring.

HL-5

Static Phase Converters

A static phase converter is used to generate 3 phase power during the starting of a motor.  A static phase converter consists of one or more start capacitors and a outset relay.  The start capacitors produce electricity beyond the third winding of a motor during start upward, once the motor is up to speed these capacitors are disconnected from the motor winding.  The motor load is now running on just the two single stage lines of power (in essence, the motor is single phasing).  NAPCco offers ii types of static phase converters:  Standard Duty and Loftier-Low Double Horsepower

Model Comparison

Rotary Phase Converters Static
"PL"Pro-Line "SB" Smart-Boost "SP" Smart-Phase "CP" Pro-Line Command Panels SPC and HL
Description General Purpose, Skilful for Single and Multiple Loads Electric current Booster, Ameliorate for Hard and Very Hard Starting Motor Loads  Active 8 Stage Automated Voltage Regulation, Best for every type of load Build your ain Phase Converter. Add together your idler motor to a CP Control Panel For Motors but – will start light and medium motor loads
Recommended Loads Manufacturing plant, Tables Saw, Mixer, Ovens, Welders Air Compressors, Pumps, Fans, Lathes CNC Equipment, HVAC Build your own past adding an idler generator Light and Medium starting and running motors
Built in Starter Yep Yeah Yep Aye
Booster Mode Aye Yes
Auto Voltage Regulation Yes
Digital Controlled Start Excursion Yes Yes Yeah Yeah Yep
Auto Controls Options Yes Yep Yes Aye
TEFC Idler Selection Yes Yes Yes
Outdoor Enclosure Option Yes Yes Aye Yes
480 Volt Input/Output Yes Yes
UL/cUL Option Yes Yeah Yes Yep
American Made Yep Yes Yes Yes Yes
Custom ABB/Baldor Generator Yeah Aye Yes
Paralleling Option Yes Yes
Models Bachelor 3 to 100HP models three to 60HP models 5 to 40HP models 3 to 60HP models 1/3HP to 10
Pricing $434 to $7249 $638 to $4582 $1295 to $4949 $209 to $895 $70 to $200
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Mutual Applications

AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

Pivots, Pumps, Grain Dryers and Handling are common applications for the rotary stage converter.   "Stacking" paralleling converters offers flexible and redundancy.  Mobile and weatherproof converters are too bachelor for shared applications.

Nutrient SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Dough Mixers, Sheeters, Exhaust Fans, Ovens, Walk in Coolers and Freezers are like shooting fish in a barrel for a expert quality rotary stage converter to manage.   NAPCco offers rotary phase converters with a 2 component pattern for mounting flexibility if your area is tight on space.

Converting single-phase power for your welder

INDUSTRIAL & AUTOMOTIVE

Mills, Lathes, CNC, Metal Forming, Metal Angle, Air-Compressors, Cranes, Hoists and Welders are great cost-effective applications for rotary phase conversion.   "Auto Controls" is helpful with air-compressors to but run when the air compressor needs air.  Wireless remote control is very helpful with a hoist and automotive welding operations where brief performance is needed then may not exist used for several hours.  Simply Velcro or attach the key fab to the auto to improve key functioning time and efficiency.

METALWORKING EQUIPMENT

CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers, Lathes, Mills, Press Brakes, Tube Bending, Shears and Fe Workers are well suited for an easy conversion into a shop, garage or manufacturing environments.  Assemble the horsepower, amperage or kVA number off the side of the machines and call us (or email u.s.a.)  and nosotros will aid you friction match the most appropriate converter for long term stable voltage balance and power.  NAPCco is a UL certified console builder using reliable high performance digital conversion and components.  CNC's tin can be fickle and cutting corners on conversion is frustrating for everyone involved.  Machining is an expanse of accuracy.  The NAPCco converters are custom designed to run CNC, VFD'due south and voltage sensitive equipment.   This area is close to our centre considering CNC equipment is what NAPCco does very well.

Running 3 phase metalworking tools from a single phase power source
Powering your 3 phase woodworking tools from single phase power

WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT

CNC Router Tables, Table Saws, Dust Collectors, Border Banders, Wide Chugalug Sanders, Jointers, Planers and Molders are frequently used for modest to large chiffonier shops and hobbyist craftsmen.  Running multiple pieces of woodworking equipment at the operators convenience makes the rotary phase converters an excellent fit.   Consider growth in the case of woodworking.  Get aid from the mill deciding what the expansion looks similar so you lot can maximize your investment for future machines.  This is an surface area we ofttimes meet several converters nerveless in a shop with a spaghetti network of ability lines.   A bit of advisable planning and a few extra dollars invested in the beginning volition likely save considerable time and bottom-line value.  Also consider ordering your phase converter with a congenital in wireless remote receiver and several primal fabs for fun and easy start/stop flexibility.  We take all these components in stock to build it into a reality for you lot.

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