60hz motors are going to run slower on 50Hz and produce about 17% less power
which is going to effect performance of things like planers and shapers. If
you try to maintain 60hz production speeds your cuts will not be as clean
and the motor is likely to over heat. Unless you are buying used equipment
ask the vendor to ship with 50HZ motors. Most of the major machine makers
will do it at no charge.

Another alternative would be to have the motors removed prior to shipping
and buy replacement 50hz motors locally.

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Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
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hi all..
iam stuck in a gruesome situation..have placed orders for some heavy
duty wood working machinery from US.Most of these involve 3ph,220v,60hz
motors but i need to operate them at 220v,3ph,50hz supply.
can anyone please advice me on what will happen to the production(
efficiency wise.) in this case.
eagerly waiting for ur help..
thnks a ton.
sam.