Three phase

[Simes]

I'm currently looking around for used outsole and insole stitchers and notice that most are three phase, I will be having the machines in my shed at home so only have single phase. Is there a simple fix. Don't really understand the differences and practical advantages of three phase. These machines will get fairly light use.

 

Can anyone enlighten me?

[Craig Gardner]

I don't remember the correct name but standard sell a great inverter or converter I used to use one in my shop to run my shoe repair machine as I didn't have 3 phase. Give them a call

 

Craig

[petercoulson]

just google small 3ph to 1ph inverter

 

Because stitchers have very small (power wise) motors it doesn't need much in the way of conversion there are plenty of helpful items on google for homeworkers with lathes etc

[Simes]

Thanks

[Lee]

These stitches are three phase because the motors offer more torque and variable and slow speeds. With the right inverter they work perfectly of a 13amp plug. You'll also need the right foot pedal too.

 

Lee

[petercoulson]

These stitches are three phase because the motors offer more torque and variable and slow speeds. With the right inverter they work perfectly of a 13amp plug. You'll also need the right foot pedal too.

 

Lee

 

Depends on the type of stitcher, most have clutches which take away the need for the foot pedal and will not offer the type of variable speed you get with modern o/s stitchers