1200W Italian Amatek 1 Stage Flo Thru Motor Long-life VBUT-31

Name: 1200W Italian Amatek 1 Stage Flo Thru Motor Long-life VBUT-31
Brand: Ametek
SKU: VBUT-31
Price: 189.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

SKU VBUT-31

By: Ametek

$189.00 - $189.00

$189.00

$189.00 - $189.00

$189.00

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Product Description

Italian Ametek 1200W 1-Stage Flow-Thru Motor – Replacement Vacuum Motor

Ensure your heavy-duty commercial equipment continues to deliver unrelenting, aggressive suction with the genuine Italian Ametek 1200W 1-Stage Flow-Thru Motor. When an industrial vacuum turbine begins to squeal or completely dies, discarding the entire plastic chassis is an unacceptable waste of operational budget. This elite European-engineered replacement vacuum motor acts as the ultimate powerhouse upgrade. Operating at a massive 1200 Watts, it utilizes a highly advanced single-stage, wide-blade architecture that generates an immense volume of airflow, allowing your machine to rapidly sweep massive quantities of dry dust, sand, and paper debris from commercial carpets in a fraction of the time.

Not all vacuum motors are created equal. Ametek Italia is globally recognized as the absolute gold standard in commercial turbine manufacturing, delivering exceptionally long-lasting carbon brushes, superior heat dissipation, and heavy-duty precision bearings that easily outlast cheaper generic alternatives. Designed specifically as a 'Flow-Thru' system, the air you vacuum is pulled directly over the internal electrical coils, providing constant, aggressive cooling during demanding shifts. Engineered to exact dimensional standards, these essential commercial vacuum parts provide a flawless, drop-in fit for the legendary Cleanstar Butler backpack vacuum and classic Electrolux Z950/Z951 canister models.

*Safety Warning: Replacing a vacuum motor requires handling live 240V electrical wiring. This part must ONLY be installed by a qualified appliance repair technician or licensed electrician.

Who Is This Italian Ametek Motor Ideal For?

This 1200W Ametek Motor delivers premium Italian engineering and massive single-stage airflow. It is highly recommended for:

Appliance Repair Technicians: Sourcing elite, premium-grade replacement vacuum motors to perform highly reliable, warrantable motor swaps on clients' expensive commercial backpack and canister vacuums.
Commercial Cleaning Contractors: Having their in-house technician completely rebuild their aging Cleanstar Butler fleet with genuine Italian turbines to instantly restore 1200W of factory-level extraction power.
Domestic Homeowners: Saving hundreds of dollars by professionally repairing their classic, heavy-duty Electrolux Z950 or Z951 vacuum cleaner instead of buying a cheap, underpowered modern equivalent.
Facility Maintenance Managers: Executing cost-effective, component-level repairs on expensive industrial vacuums using top-tier commercial vacuum parts rather than discarding the entire machine.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

Massive 1200W Single-Stage Turbine: Utilizes a single, highly aggressive fan blade designed to generate massive volumetric airflow, which is the absolute key metric for rapidly sweeping dry dirt and sand from carpets.
Premium Italian Engineering: Manufactured by Ametek in Italy, ensuring precision balance, significantly lower operational vibration, and vastly superior operational longevity compared to generic aftermarket motors.
Flow-Thru Cooling Design: The suction air is channeled directly through the motor casing, providing constant, high-velocity cooling to the electrical coils to prevent catastrophic thermal overload.
Exact Drop-In Fitment: Engineered specifically to match the 131mm diameter and 121mm height required to fit flawlessly inside the chassis of the Cleanstar Butler and Electrolux Z-series vacuums.
Massive Cost Savings: Completely eliminates the need to discard a perfectly good commercial vacuum body simply because the original motor carbon brushes or bearings wore out.

Technical Specifications & Compatibility:

Brand: Ametek (Made in Italy)
Part Number: VBUT-31
Motor Type: Single-Stage Flow-Thru Vacuum Motor
Power Output: 1200 Watts
Dimensions (Approx): 131mm (Diameter) x 121mm (Total Height) x 44mm (Base Height including lip)
Compatible Cleanstar Models: Cleanstar Butler.
Compatible Electrolux Models: Electrolux Z950, Electrolux Z951.
Application: Heavy-duty commercial and domestic vacuum motor replacement.

Delivery Information

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Business days to delivery

NSW
City	1 Day
VIC
Melbourne	1 Day
Regional	3–4 Days
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane	1–2 Days
Regional	3–4 Days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide	2–3 Days
Regional	4–5 Days
NORTHERN TERRITORY
All Areas	4–6 Days
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All Areas	4–6 Days
TASMANIA
All Areas	4–6 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 'Flow-Thru' motor and a 'Bypass' motor?

In a 'Flow-Thru' motor (like this one), the dirty air you suck up is passed directly over the electrical coils to cool them. Because of this, it is strictly for dry vacuuming. A 'Bypass' motor has a completely separate clean-air fan to cool the electronics, and is used for wet/dry vacuums.

What does 'Single-Stage' mean?

A 'stage' refers to the number of vacuum fan blades stacked inside the base. A single-stage motor has one wide, high-speed fan blade. It generates massive volumetric airflow (meaning it moves a huge amount of air quickly), making it perfect for standard dry domestic and commercial sweeping.

Is this an authentic Italian Ametek motor?

Yes, this specific motor is manufactured by Ametek in Italy. Ametek is globally recognized as the absolute premium manufacturer of commercial vacuum turbines, offering vastly superior lifespan, balance, and build quality.

What does '131mm' refer to?

131mm refers to the physical diameter of the large metal fan base at the bottom of the motor. You must ensure your machine's chassis is designed to accept a 131mm motor base before purchasing.

Can I install this replacement vacuum motor myself?

Because this repair requires completely dismantling the vacuum, cutting wires, and physically hardwiring 240V mains electricity to the new motor terminals, it must ONLY be installed by a qualified appliance repair technician or licensed electrician.

Will this motor fit my Pacvac Superpro 700?

No. The Pacvac Superpro uses a 145mm diameter motor. This motor is 131mm wide and will be too small to sit securely on the internal rubber gaskets of a Pacvac machine. It is specifically designed for the Cleanstar Butler and Electrolux Z-series.

Can I use this motor to suck up wet spills?

Absolutely NOT. Because it is a Flow-Thru motor, any moisture sucked up will pass directly over the live 240V electrical coils. This will instantly short-circuit the motor, destroy it, and create a severe shock hazard.

Why did my original motor burn out?

Commercial motors usually burn out because the operator failed to empty the dust bag or clean the filters. When the filters are 100% blocked, no air can pass through the machine to cool the flow-thru motor, causing it to rapidly overheat and melt.

Do I need to replace the filters when installing a new motor?

Yes! It is heavily recommended to completely replace all primary and secondary filters when installing a new motor. If you install a brand new motor behind an old, blocked filter, the new motor will instantly overheat and burn out again.

Does this motor come with the wiring attached?

Generally, replacement motors are supplied as 'bare' units with metal electrical connection terminals. The installing technician must use the existing wiring loom inside your vacuum and crimp it onto this new motor.

Does this motor include the carbon brushes?

Yes. This is a complete, brand-new motor assembly. It includes the turbine fans, the copper coils, the bearings, and a brand-new set of carbon brushes already installed inside the housing.

Do you offer trade pricing for vacuum repair shops?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for appliance repair technicians, commercial cleaners, and facility managers. Contact us to establish your trade account for spare parts.