Thread: How do you slow down an electric motor?

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here is what is on the motor tag.. belt speed 5000 sf.p.m
motor r.p.m 3000
1 hp motor.
cycles 60/65
voltage 110/220
use only wheel suiltable for 3600 rpmwe know thats right

Dan mentioned last night that he sort of noticed a nick in the sanding disc before he started using it, so maybe that was why it fractured. He didn't think anything of it at the time, but in hind sight it may be been the problem.

Thanks for that info Pat. Now I kind of have an idea of what I'm dealing with.

Don