Amerek Industries Inc.

IS YOUR POWER SUPPLY 

SINGLE PHASE OR THREE PHASE

Most electric power companies furnish homes and small commercial operations with single phase current. Factories and large commercial and industrial users require three phase current to power their machinery and equipment.

Single phase motors may be used on three phase systems. Three phase motors, however, cannot be operated from single phase systems without a converter.

The paragraphs below compare the advantages and disadvantages of both types.

SINGLE PHASE current is more readily available than Three Phase current but the amount of electricity consumed is greater and single phase motors have internal starting switches that can make the life of the motor shorter.

Common voltages for Single Phase Motors are 115/230.

THREE PHASE  current is not as available as Single Phase. The advantages of three phase are that much less current is consumed and there are no internal switches which can shorten  motor life.

Common voltages for Single Phase are 115/230                       at 60 Hz

Common voltages for Single Phase are 110/220                       at 50 Hz

Common voltages for Three Phase are 208/230/460 and 575   at 60 Hz.

Common voltages for Three Phase are 220/380/440                at  50 Hz

Amerek Blenders can be furnished to operate on 50 Hz.

Contact your electrician when determining the type of current available

 at your location.  

All wiring for Hazardous Location Motors must be accomplished by a competent and licensed electrician in accordance with the 

National Electric Code.

Call for Information:  Amerek Industries Inc.  (800) 736 7651

115 Locust Hill Road

Belton, MO 64012

                        Email:   sales@amerekindustries.com