Inland Motor MG-5103E twin generator system

Product Description

Inland Motor Corp MG-5103E Motor Twin Generator System – Industrial Power Generation Unit

This used Inland Motor Corp MG-5103E is a complete motor-generator (M-G) set, combining a 15 HP electric motor with two G-5101P generator heads. M-G sets are used to convert electrical power from one form to another, providing isolation, frequency conversion, or stable DC power. This system was likely used in military, aerospace, or high-end industrial applications where clean, reliable power was critical.

Inland Motor (now part of Kolmorgen, a brand within the Danaher Corporation) was a leading manufacturer of precision motion control components, including motors, generators, and servo systems for defense and industrial applications .

Key Specifications

About Motor-Generator (M-G) Sets

Motor-generator sets like this one offer several advantages over solid-state power conversion:

• Electrical Isolation: Complete galvanic isolation between input and output

• Clean Power: Generators produce pure sine wave output with minimal harmonics

• Reliability: Robust electromechanical design with long service life

• Surge Handling: Can handle momentary overloads better than electronic converters

• Frequency Conversion: Can convert between different power frequencies (if mechanically configured)

Applications

• Frequency Conversion: Converting 60 Hz input to different output frequencies for foreign equipment

• DC Power Generation: With proper rectification, producing stable DC power for sensitive loads

• Military/Aerospace Systems: Original application likely involved radar, communications, or test equipment

• Isolation Transformer Replacement: Providing electrical isolation for sensitive laboratory equipment

• Industrial Motor Control: As a power source for variable frequency drive testing

• Vintage Equipment Restoration: Powering legacy systems that require clean generator power

• DIY Power Projects: Custom power generation or conversion setups

Condition

SOLD AS IS
USED – SHOWS NORMAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING
FUNCTIONALITY NOT TESTED
NO CONTROLS, SWITCHGEAR, OR MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED (unless specified)
PICTURE MAY NOT MATCH PRODUCT