As part of our trip to the Pacific Northwest earlier this year, we visited many unique businesses and many great business owners. One of those was Cook on Clay. Cook on Clay specializes in making cookware with what’s known as “flameware” clay, which differs from the more commonly known stoneware. Because of their specialization in […]
A lot of us are “Jack’s of all trades”. So, chances are we are working on our car or a friend’s car at some point in our lives. If we know our way around a car, chances are that we have a good arsenal of tools at our disposal to get the job done. But, […]
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SIZING A ROTARY PHASE CONVERTER FOR YOUR MACHINE SHOP Well, you’ve done it! You have your own shop just like you’ve always wanted and it is in the perfect location. There is only one problem. You have the equipment of your dreams in your shop, but it is just sitting there, […]
When choosing an American Rotary phase converter you may see on the website or get asked about the option for the UL listing. For those of you not working in the electrical industry day-to-day, it may spark some curiosity. American Rotary is a UL approved Company that utilizes all UL approved components as part of […]
It is true there are other options out there to get three-phase power to your equipment. Each option has its pros but it does come down to what is affordable for you and your situation. The options are to get three-phase power are through your utility line, a gas or diesel generator, or through a […]
Recently, Jim out of California called us and inquired about who exactly American Rotary is and why we do what we do. He was starting up a shop in his pole barn behind his house and had acquired a few solid pieces of three-phase equipment but only had single-phase power. It was a great conversation […]
Many of us have multiple projects going at one time. Whether you are running a business or just tinkering around in your home shop, having a clean shop can have some great benefits. Not only will you be able to work more efficiently and be more productive, but you can also save yourself peace of […]
In this article, we will go over five points on how to keep your electric motors running properly and help extend the life expectancy of your motors. We will go over lubrication, bearing inspection, checking your rotor and stator, motor mount, and how important keeping records are. Follow these and you should see sustained performance […]
We recently dropped by 301 Granite & Marble in Sarasota, Florida where they design, manufacture, and install premium counter-top surfaces, cabinets, and flooring. In this video, we specifically took a look at their bridge saw they use for cutting granite counter-tops, and how they were meeting the output they need with an American Rotary phase […]
American Rotary Phase Converters fill scuba tanks all over North America, from Hawaii to the Camen Islands, to Florida. We were fortunate enough to dive with one of our fans in Maui. American Rotary Compressed Air is the Best! Underwater video shot with a GoPro. The dive location was the Mala Ramp in Lahina, Maui.
We visit Life Long Memories, a company that has custom equipment to perforate paper to make bookmarks for the funeral industry. The equipment has a regenerative blower, vacuum pump, and several motors that drive linear motion. They are all controlled by VFD’s (variable frequency drives) and powered by an American Rotary Phase Converter.
A sneak peak into the American Rotary Factory as a digital SMART Converter is assembled, tested and shipped out to a customer. All American Rotary Phase Converters are entirely made in the USA and our staff of engineers and customer service people are always on hand to find the perfect solution to your three-phase power […]
Welcome to the American Rotary blog! American Rotary is the manufacturer and distributor of the largest selection of phase converters and industrial transformers online. American Rotary is the only phase converter manufacturer to offer every type of phase converter: static, rotary, digital, CNC, and variable frequency (inverter or VFD). We will use this blog to […]
