How the Electric Motor Mounts to Your Grinder
All Diktator electric motor packages include both a foot plate and a 56C face flange, giving you flexibility in how you mount your motor depending on your grind...
Small Wheel Speed Safety
When using small wheel attachments on your Diktator 2x72 belt grinder, managing belt speed is critical to preserving bearing life and achieving consistent perfo...
Diktator Electric Motors Drive Shaft Size
All of our electric motor packages — whether they include a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) or not — come standard with a 5/8-inch diameter keyed drive shaft. Th...
Choosing Between 110V and 220V for your Motor
When ordering an electric motor package from Diktator Grinders, you’ll be able to choose either a 110V or 220V setup depending on your shop’s power availability...
Recommended Drive Wheel Size for Motors with VFD
When pairing your motor with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), the size of your drive wheel plays a major role in determining your grinder’s performance. If you...
Power Requirements and Current Draw for Diktator Grinder Motors
All electric motor packages sold by Diktator Grinders—whether with or without a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)—are designed with your home workshop in mind. Tha...
Adding a VFD to a non-VFD Motor
VFDs Cannot Be Added to Single-Phase MotorsIf you're considering purchasing a grinder without a VFD and planning to upgrade later, it's important to know: You c...
Open vs Closed VFDs
When selecting a variable frequency drive (VFD) for your belt grinder, it's essential to understand the difference between open VFDs and closed (NEMA-rated) VFD...
Choosing the Right Motor Size
Selecting the right motor for your 2x72 belt grinder setup is a crucial step in getting the performance and control you need—whether you're just getting started...
