Farr Air Pollution Control (APC)has become the first dust
collection supplier to introduce a line of premium efficiency fan motors that
offer operational and energy cost savings and green benefits to dust collector
users – all at a comparable price to conventional motors. The premium
efficiency fan motors now come as standard equipment on all new Farr Gold
Series® cartridge dust collectors at no additional cost, and may also be
ordered from the company for replacement or retrofit applications.
Launched as part of Farr APC’s green initiative, this free
upgrade to premium efficiency fan motors offers a timely solution to the
growing problem of energy waste from industrial electric motors, the single
largest end use of electricity in the United States. 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.
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.