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motor for the band saw - harmonbee123 - 10-23-2015
Hi!
I am a new member at this forum.
I want to ask your about the motor upgrade for my 14" Delta Bandsaw
Which technical specifications to consider?
Thanks
RE: motor for the band saw - dallen - 10-23-2015
get a totally enclosed one so chips and coolant can't get in the motor,
RE: motor for the band saw - EdK - 10-23-2015
Is the band saw for cutting metal or wood?
Oh, and
to the forum.Ed
RE: motor for the band saw - TomG - 10-24-2015
If it's the older style Delta 14" like mine, it will need a 1HP totally enclosed (TEFC) capacitor start motor. Whether it's 110V or 220V is up to you, but most will work on either voltage. It will also need a mounting flange so it can bolt to a horizontal shelf. Surplus Center is a good source for motors, like this one:
1 HP 1730 RPM 115/208-230 VAC FARM DUTY MOTOR
You may want to check the available space on your saw, but I'm pretty sure it will fit.
Tom
RE: motor for the band saw - harmonbee123 - 10-26-2015
thanks guys for the replies!
Yes, I will consider only totally enclosed (TEFC) motors to prevent the sawdust falling inside.
as for the brands, I want to pick out the baldor with these specifications
https://www.mrosupply.com/motors/ac-motors/general-purpose-motors/26523_vm3546_baldor/
I'm not sure where to buy it online or offline..
RE: motor for the band saw - TomG - 10-26-2015
That is a C-frame motor, meaning that it mounts from the end face rather than from a bracket on the side. Not sure if your Delta will accommodate it without a custom mount.
Tom
RE: motor for the band saw - EdK - 10-26-2015
(10-26-2015, 02:35 AM)harmonbee123 Wrote: ...
I'm not sure where to buy it online or offline..
You could buy one from the place you linked to.
I wouldn't get hung up on needing to buy a Baldor. Here's the 3-phase version of the one Tom linked to.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electric-Motors/3-Phase-Motors/3-Phase-Motors-Base-Mount/1-HP-1730-RPM-230-460-VAC-3-PH-56-MOTOR-10-2972.axd
Ed