A first: Premium efficient motors for dust collection

Premium efficiency fan motors now come as standard equipment on all new Farr Gold Series cartridge dust collectors. The premium efficiency motors are designed to meet or exceed requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), which becomes effective in December 2010 and contains more stringent energy performance standards for a wider range of industrial motors.

Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) says it is the first dust collection supplier to introduce a line of premium efficiency fan motors. Manufactured by Baldor, the motors utilize such features as larger-diameter copper wire, more iron and premium-grade steel, superior bearings and other special components that achieve cooler operation and more efficient performance. The result is a motor that can pay for itself in reduced electrical power use. Added savings are often possible through rebates and incentive programs offered by many electric utilities. Also, because they run cooler, the premium efficiency motors can be used with variable frequency drives (VFDs) for optimum fan speed control and energy savings. The motors typically last longer than standard efficiency products, contributing further to sustainability.

The new product line includes models from 3 to 50 HP to fit different fan designs, airflow capacities and voltage requirements. Multiple fan motors can be used to achieve additional capacities.