80% of our customers should get an SR.
Our best advice is to go with a model within the Series SR. Series SR flex shaft motors are 1/6 HP, run in forward and reverse at speeds up to 18,000 RPM, and offer all of the power and speed needed to accomplish most every job. Keep in mind that our motors are rated at continuous duty or maximum efficiency and NOT maximum output.If we adopted the max output rating used by other manufacturers, it would qualify as 1/5 or 1/4HP.
Series SR motors come in 115 Volt and 230 Volt (for use where 115V is not available).Two Year Limited Warranty on Motor and Control.
M.SR Motor is a hang up motor with a standard 39″ long key-tip shaft for connecting to any of Foredom’s interchangeable, quick disconnect handpieces.
C.FCT-1 Speed Control is Foredom’s most popular speed control. It features solid state circuitry in a heavy duty plastic housing with an extra wide footprint, low profile, and non-skid pads on the bottom. It provides smooth control throughout the entire speed range. CSA listed. 7-1/4″ long, 4-1/2″ wide, 2-1/2″ high; ship wt 2 lb/1 kg
C.SCT-1 Speed Control offers the same electronics and smooth control as the C.FCT-1 but in a much heavier, cast iron housing. The added weight eliminates any unexpected movement of the control along the floor. The bottom surface of the speed control is covered with non-skid material. CSA listed. 7″ long, 5″ wide, 2-1/2″ high, ship wt 6 lb/2.7 kg.
C.EM-1 Speed Control solid state control in a plastic housing that can be positioned anywhere on a work surface. The hand dial is used to adjust and set speed. This manual style control allows you to maintain and return to a desired speed, time and again, by using the motor on/off switch rather than the speed control to power up the unit. The C.EM-1 also has a replaceable fuse that protects the electronics during power surges and work overloads. 5″ long, 5-7/8″ wide, 2-3/4″ high, ship wt 2 lb/1 kg.
Additional Motor Details: The 1/6 hp, ball bearing Series SR has 33% more power than our older 1/8 hp motors, and 66% more than our original 1/10 hp models. The added power helps to reduce stalling or slowing down under normal workloads.
Advantages of Running in Reverse:
Left handed users have more control of the cutting tool
Reverse helps to keep dust and other debris flying away from right handed users
Alternating motor direction helps to extend the life of certain abrasives
Reverse helps with accomplishing symmetrical grinding and carving techniques
Reverse makes it easier to back out stuck drill bits
Alternating motor direction makes it easier and faster to polish metals
