May 31, 201412 yr In looking for a motor for a press.I decided to go with a 5 hp 1725 rpm motor. Very hard to find. if I took a 3hp x 3450 rpm motor and used a belt drive to get down to 1725 would that work? What would that do to my HP?Tj Smith
June 3, 201412 yr Are you looking for a signal phase motor? May have one at my shop soon from another purchase. Regards, Jim
June 3, 201412 yr In looking for a motor for a press.I decided to go with a 5 hp 1725 rpm motor. Very hard to find Good cheap ones are hard to find, otherwise open your wallet and Bada Bing..........http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/AC-Motors/AC-Motors-Base-Mount/5-HP-208-230-VAC-1740-RPM-MOTOR-LEESON-M-5-184T-10-1435.axd
July 6, 201411 yr Curious why you want to slow your motor down? Double the rpm means twice as much hydraulic fluid being pumped = faster ram speed.
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