I live in Germany, if I import woodworking machinery, will it work with canadian 3 phase power?

Question

German woodworking machines have 380v. and 50hz. Canadian 3 phase is 220/240/600 and 60hz. I think this is right. Thanks so much for any input.

Answer 1

Verify the specs on the 3 phase motors. Some motors are rated for use @ 50 AND 60Hz. The speed of a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor is dependant upon the frequency and the number of poles inside the motor. The Full Load speed calculation is (120*Hz)/poles minus a variable term referred to as slip which is usually less than 5% of synchronous speed. For instance (120*60Hz)4poles=7200/4poles= 1800 RPM synchronous speed. But when the motor is loaded to full load slip comes into play so it may run around 1740RPM. The same motor at 50Hz would likely run around 1460 RPM. (120*50)/4poles= 1500RPM minus Slip. A 2 pole motor would yield RPMs approximately double these speeds. BUT the voltage ratings would of course also have to be observed. Take care!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Your machinery is going to turn slower, which isn't good for cutters. However, what you're going to need to fix is the voltage. Talk to an electrician about getting a voltage converter installed. Basically, what you'll get is a transformer that steps 380V power down to 220V. That's all you need. Don't worry about using a converter to change 50 cycle unless you're using this machinery 8+ hours a day.

If you're using this equipment a lot, just replace the motor and the circuitry with one appropriate for your local power. It's not that bad, and a motor rewinder will take your old motor as a core. If you're buying new, then the folks making it will be able to install a motor that's right for you.

Answer 4

Yes but with an exception. Anything that has timed gear ratio powered by an electrical motor will need calibration as you have 50 cycle and Canada has 60 cycle. It will run slightly slower.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes you can. You first must purchase a three phase inverter. What a three phase inverter does, is it converts three phase alternating current into DC current then back to AC at what ever frequency you set it at. Be careful working with one of these devices because they can store enough charge on their capacitors to kill you. Go to Allen Bradley and see what they have to offer. A good one can can run about $5000.00 American dollars.

I hope this helps