KBAC 27D for both KMG and Disc grinder?

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

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I have a KMG grinder with a 2HP Leeson motor and a KBAC 27D VS controller and want to add a disc grinder. I'd like to wire the VS controller to control both to save money and space. Is this possible? I would probably get another Leeson 2HP motor for the disc grinder. Any suggestions on how to wire a second motor would be appreciated!
 
There are a couple of recent threads on this. I just did mine a few weeks ago. What you are thinking is possible, and not terribly difficult. You'll need a forward/reverse switch and a double pole triple throw switch. The other way to do it is to use plugs, and simply plug or unplug the disk or grinder. Also, you can go lower on the HP of the second motor, as the VFD set for 2 HP can run smaller motors. Although I haven't used mine hard yet, it is set up with a KB 27, 2HP grinder motor, and 1 HP disk motor and seems to be working well.
 
Thanks Jason! I thought there was some recent info on this but my search came up empty.
 
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