Thanks for the input. If I may summarize: The motor is turning too slowly to generate enough power without overloading the FLC rating? So I can change the gearing or change to a 4 pole? Yes,?
First question: There is a speed above which the product gets too hot. We aim to keep the product below 110 F. Other than that, if the grinder turns too fast then it throws the product out! (depending on the product). So, between those two parameters, we aim to grind as fast as we can. My guess...
The horse is out of the barn on that one :>) We own the motors and the drives. We already have the 'risk' the question is why doesn't it work? IMO, At question is does running the 3600 rpm motors with low Hz/volts create a condition that would produce an overload in the motors under higher...
I run a small food manufacturing operation. We process nuts and seeds. We have several grinders/food processors that run at variable speeds. The speed of the motor is varied using an Emmerson VFD. The turning speed of the grinder is very low ( 50-100 RPM) arrived at using a sprocket and chain...