[Jewelry making - Article 00735] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Flexishaft 230v

[Mike Zagielski]

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Hi Brian,

    Many domestic Foredom dealers sell our 230V versions but do not as a
    rule stock them and some don't advertise that they can or do sell
    them. I know that Rio Grande does order from us many of our 230V
    models. You asked for a 1/3 horsepower machine with a good foot
    pedal at low speeds. Foredom's 1/3 horsepower TX motor is available
    only in 115V. However many customers use a transformer and get the
    same high torque performance that the 115V users have. Before I make
    a recommendation I'd like to ask you what you want to do with the
    machine? There are flex shafts designed to perform better at certain
    speeds like the 1/12 horsepower L-Series (speed range 500-5,000
    rpm). It provides great control at low speeds and high torque, great
    for stone setting and available in 230V. The 1/6 horsepower SR runs
    better at higher speeds, has reverse, and also available in 230V.
    The reverse is nice for backing out drill bits and throwing debris
    away from the user when finishing so you can get a closer look at
    your work. It has a speed range of 500-18,00rpm. The 1/3 horsepower
    TX has high torque at low speeds with a speed range of 500-15,000rpm.
    Although the L has a lower horsepower rating than the TX it has more
    power and greater control in its speed range than the TX. Remember
    that horsepower is a product of speed and torque. We rate our motors
    at their peak efficiency under a workload. Other manufacturers rate
    theirs at the highest freeload speed. So a motor with a rating of
    10,000rpm producing 20 oz/inch torque has the same horsepower as a
    motor going 20,000rpm producing 10 oz/inch torque. Not all flex
    shafts are created or rated equal. If you cannot find a domestic
    dealer willing and able to ship overseas please contact me offline
    and I'll have our export manager recommend some dealers abroad. 

Mike Zagielski
Foredom Sales Manager
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