reversible pole receptacle

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[QUOTE=neilbourjaily;254678]The motor model # is JM11-007. It is for a Matrix brand treadmill. It's AC 60Hz 3ph and 1500w (230v X 6.5A) thus 2hp. I'll have 2 motors and 3 treadmill decks. I intend to power the 2 outer decks and to cover all 3 with a single conveyor belt to assure a smooth surface for lateral transition/footwork and to make sure the decks turn synchronously.
I have the controls from one of the treadmills, which includes speed control. My thought is to gang the 2 motors through a single gang receptacle (connect with a 2 receptacle pigtail?) with the one speed control wired upstream from the receptacle and still within the gang box. I also want to reverse the motor direction, which I'd like to do within the gang box.
I am grateful for all replies.[/Q

The tread mill(s) would have a variable frequency drive built in I would think. That would be a nice setup for a powerful wood lathe or a swap out for a metal lathe. I know that's not what you want.