Phase Converter Types

There are many different types of phase converters and each handle different applications. We will give you a brief overview of each one and their applications.

Phase Converter Type - Static Phase Converter

• The static phase converters was the very first phase converter built and still remain very popular because their are  inexpensive and easy to use. Recommend use of these phase converters are for smaller motor or one motor. Static phase converters do not convert single phase power into three phase power. These converters generate a third-phase electrical power current for only seconds during start-up of electrical motors, which forces the motor to continue running on one-phase electrical currents. They do not operate multiple loads and they  cause unbalance voltage in your equipment and can cause damage. 

Phase Converter Type - Rotary Phase Converters

• The Rotary Phase converter are the most popular and are designed to power larger equipment and higher HP motors. These phase converter provide your equipment with a continuous source of three phase power.  Not all rotary phase converter are the same, many companies call their static phase a rotary phase converter. A true quality three phase rotary converter uses a balanced three phase generator with power factor correction. Read more on Rotary Phase converters

Phase Converter Type - CNC Phase Converter

• The CNC phase converters are used to provide extra protection for balanced voltage and are used for computer operation and voltage-sensitive machines. They usually have a power conditioning to produce lower harmonic distortion. CNC phase converter are safe and durable and can operate for over 45 years without any serious problems. They are usually manufactured with high-quality materials such as copper windings and quality parts. They also provide a smooth sine wave.

Phase Converter Type - Digital Phase Converters

• The digital phase converters are the newest of the phase converters. They are all electronic in nature and non-mechanical, and a quality one does maintain a balanced load, and they are very quiet. It does have it imperfections, because it tend to take a sine wave and chop it up, which results in a choppy synthesized three-phase sine wave. This produces more harmonic distortion than a rotary phase converter, and  power factor correction isn't always reliable. Digital phase converter are very sensitive in nature and can experience equipment burnout by power surges from power imbalances or lightning strikes. Their lifespan of operation is shorter and usually are the most expensive in phase converters.

Phase Converter Type - Build your Own Phase Converter

• If you are doing research on phase converters you will see a lot of build -your -own- phase converter plans out on the web. There are reason why it has taken manufacturer and their engineering staff years to built quality phase converters. Most amateur do not take in consideration the required power factors and electrical adjustments that are needed  in building a phase converter. They usually end up with a phase converters that does not provide a balance load and end up damaging their high price equipment or worse destroying it.

If you are looking for a phase converter, call a leader in the manufacturing of phase converter, ACE Phase Converters. They can provide you with the right phase converter for any applications you may have. They back all their products with a 10 year warranty.

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