I am working on a drum sander with a rotating drum, and a conveyor belt that I want to run at variable speed. I have salvaged a treadmill motor to use to run the belt. Here are it's specs
Electrical rating: 130VDC, FF 1.0
2.75 HP treadmill duty 6400 rpm 21 amps
1.75 continuous duty @100VDC FF 1.0
I am never going to approach 6400 RPM on the motor. I have been reading that I want a rectifier and a speed controller of some type, but I'm an idiot when it comes to most electrical stuff. I am very capable of doing the work to set up a system, but figuring out the components is the problem.
Is there a way to reduce the possible max rpm of the motor? Reducing voltage, perhaps?
Suggestions?
Electrical rating: 130VDC, FF 1.0
2.75 HP treadmill duty 6400 rpm 21 amps
1.75 continuous duty @100VDC FF 1.0
I am never going to approach 6400 RPM on the motor. I have been reading that I want a rectifier and a speed controller of some type, but I'm an idiot when it comes to most electrical stuff. I am very capable of doing the work to set up a system, but figuring out the components is the problem.
Is there a way to reduce the possible max rpm of the motor? Reducing voltage, perhaps?
Suggestions?