3hp Single Phase Motor - Wadkin

[Moonsafari69]

Does anyone know enough about a Wadkin AGS-10 Tablesaw to offer advice about a new 3hp Single Phase motor and where to get a good one? Or do you have a spare motor that you would sell?

 

[RobinBHM]

Ive bought motors from these guys:

http://www.motors-direct.co.uk

If your motor is a standard foot size, you should find 1 to fit. Thats if the AGS is belt driven.

 

[Moonsafari69]

Thanks. Have you had a good experience using Motors-Direct Robin?

 

[Myfordman]

Check that your wadkin is fitted with a modern metric 3 phase motor before buying a new motor. Otherwise you will have a number of significant mechanical issues fitting the new one. There are a few sellers selling imperial motors if your machine is an old one but these are hideously expensive compared to metric motors.

 

[RobinBHM]

Thanks. Have you had a good experience using Motors-Direct Robin?

Yes Ive bought a few motors from them, a 5kw and a 7.5kw both been fine.

They gave me options of Chinesd or I think Australian -there wasnt much difference in price.

Next day delivery as well.

Obviously heed comments by myfordman

 

[Moonsafari69]

Myfordman, Robin, thanks both. A few early pointers like this is just what I was after. Here’s hoping it’s a metric fitting.

 

[wallace]

Why not just power it through a cheap vfd then it can act as a brake as well

 

[Myfordman]

The suitability of this method also depends on the the motor type.
I'd be happy to advise further if you can post or email me a nice sharp photo of the motor plate so I can read all the markings (not the one on the machine!)

[email protected]

 

[Turbo]

Even if it has an imperial motor fitted you should be able to fit a metric motor. You'll need to modify or replace the belt pulley & maybe drill new mounting holes but nothing too complicated.
There are good quality Italian motors out there at a sensible price. I've dealt with this guy and he is very knowledgeable and helpful.
https://www.electrotechdrives.co.uk/
This 3hp motor is on offer https://www.electrotechdrives.co.uk...c-motor-3hp-2750rpm-240v-19mm-shaft-80-frame/
He has an ebay shop as well but you get a better deal by going direct!

 

[Moonsafari69]

The suitability of this method also depends on the the motor type.
I'd be happy to advise further if you can post or email me a nice sharp photo of the motor plate so I can read all the markings (not the one on the machine!)

[email protected]

Thanks for the offer Myfordman. The saw I was hoping to get has fallen through which is a pain. Will keep searching and if you don’t mind I’ll drop you a line when I’ve got one in my workshop. Out of interest do you have a Wadkin AGS? Cheers, Dave.