Belt Grinder Resources

Hardware, Motors, VFDs & More


Motors for the Revolution 2x72 & the Tsunami 3x79

Motor requirements for use with Revolution & Tsunami grinders:

  • TEFC
  • NEMA 56C (this is the bolt pattern)
  • 3450 RPM
  • 3-Phase (no need for 3-phase power, the VFD will convert single-phase to 3)
  • 2HP (Preferred for Revolutions & with Tsunamis wired for 220. 3HP required for Tsunamis wired for 110.)
  • 220v

Motor Option #1
2HP Electric Motor 3450 RPM 3-Phase Motor
230V/460V

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Motor Option #2
BTDH 2HP 3-Phase Motor 3450 RPM
208-230/460v

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Motor Option #3
2HP Electric Motor 3450 RPM 3-Phase Motor
230V/460V

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🌊 Recommended for Tsunami: Motor Option #4
3HP Electric Motor 3450 RPM 3-Phase Motor
230V/460V

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Revolution- & Tsunami-compatible VFDs

🌊 Recommended for Tsunami:
Cheaper VFD (220 Input)
XCFDP AC 220V/2.2kw 3HP VFD
You must enclose this or it will fail due to dust

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Cheaper VFD
(110 to 220 3-phase)
Wisoqu VFD
You must enclose this or it will fail due to dust

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VFD Option - (110 or 220 input)
KB Electronics, 9543, KBDA-27D

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VFD Option - (220 - up to 2HP)
KB Electronics KBAC-27D AC motor control

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VFD Control Extension Cord
TQ Wire 4S Extension (600mm)

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Tools & supplies for your DIY grinder build

Tools required to build the Revolution

Access my full Revolution tool list

Welding Tools & Supply List

Access my full welding supply List

Wiring Diagram for Most Motors & VFD's

Thanks to Dan @ DC Knives dcknives.blogspot.com

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