
Pressure Washer Motors
Pressure washer motors are used to power pressure washers, which are used to clean surfaces with high-pressure water. Single phase pressure washer motors are some of the most powerful and reliable motors available for industrial-grade pressure washers. They offer high-performance, long-lasting power, and are designed to handle heavy-duty use. Single-phase pressure washer motors are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 1 HP up to 5 HP. They usually run on either 110V, 115V, or 230V, and come with either a NEMA or a C-face mount. The most common types of single phase pressure washer motors include induction motors, capacitor start motors and universal motors. Induction motors are the most common type and offer high torque, reliable performance, and are resistant to damage-causing factors such as dust and dirt. Capacitor start motors are more powerful, but require more maintenance. Universal motors are the most powerful, but require the most maintenance and must be carefully monitored. Single-phase pressure washer motors are a great solution for powering industrial-grade pressure washers, as they are powerful, efficient, and reliable.
Products
Motor Starters, Soft Starters and VFDs
Motor Starters
Motor starters safely start and stop a motor in industrial applications. They are designed with a contactor, overload and circuit protection. They are used when basic motor control is required, where torque on the motor is not a concern and speed control is not needed. The advantages of motor starters include: lower cost, allows for remote operation, allows for monitoring of motor state (with the use of auxiliary contacts) and they are safe and efficient. The disadvantages include: high inrush current that can cause fuses to blow and breakers to trip if the inrush is too high, and the starter will allow a full torque to start the motor which can cause the motor to ramp up to full speed very quickly potentially causing the motor to wear and degrade prematurely.
Soft Starters
Soft starters protect motors from inrush current by gently ramping up the motor to full speed. They provide all of the same functions as a traditional motor starter. The advantages of soft starters include: they are less expensive than a VFD when only startup control is needed, they are a smaller system than a VFD where space is a concern and they prevent unwanted torque upon startup, prolonging the life of the motor. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive than a traditional motor starter and they do not allow for full speed control.
VFDs
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) allows for the slow ramp up of a motor during startup and the slowing down of the motor during shutdown. It also allows for full speed control during the entire run cycle of the motor. VFDs provide the same functions as both the traditional motor starters and soft starters. The advantages of VFDs include: full speed control (start, stop and in-between), more custom control and monitoring, energy savings due to efficient motor usage and less wear and tear on the motors. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive and larger than other motor control options and they generate heat that may require fans or AC units.