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Advantages and Disadvantages of Planetary Gearmotors
We design all our standard parallel shaft (helical or helical/spur) and right angle (worm or helical/worm) gearboxes in-house, and all gearheads are manufactured and assembled in our main factory in Iowa. Occasionally, we’ll receive a request to mate one of our standard AC, DC or BLDC motors to a planetary gearhead. To identify the best gearmotor option for our customer’sVIEW
Permanent Magnet (PM) DC Gearmotors and Motors
Features and Benefits of PMDC Gearmotors and Motors: Continuous duty operation DC power supply (battery or speed controls – 12/24V, 90/130V, 180V) Reversibility at rest or during rotation with current limiting Relatively constant and adjustable speed Starting torque 175% and up of rated torque High starting current, relative to full load running current Design andVIEW
Selecting Fractional Horsepower (FHP) Gearmotors for Long-Life Applications
Buyers should first decide what kind of operating life is needed. If durability is not an issue, or if the duty is so intermittent that even a short-life (“throw-away”) motor will translate into years of operation, then you’ll want to go with the best price. But if product quality and reputation depends on reliability andVIEW
Considerations for Traction Motor Applications — AC, BLDC or PMDC Motors
A ”traction motor” is a motor or gearmotor used in a traction application. Golf carts, electric vehicles, locomotives, lift trucks, etc. Often “traction motors” also have mounting features, temperature sensors, wiring terminals that are useful in mounting the motors in a vehicle. They may also have a higher level of environmental protection against dustVIEW
High-Performance Type “48B” Brushless DC (ECM) Motors and Gearmotors
Type 48B Brushless DC Motors and Gearmotors from Bodine The new special-order 48B is twice as powerful as previous BLDC motors from Bodine. Delivering up to 1.5 HP (1100 Watts) output at 260VDC (3000RPM), it brings all the benefits of brushless DC technology to applications that in the past might have required higher-cost servo motors.VIEW
“Hotrodding” AC Capacitor Motors and Gearmotors …At your own Risk
You can get higher starting torque from an AC induction motor by replacing factory specified capacitors with larger ones. But pushing the motor too far beyond design specs is risky. Here’s how capacitance affects motor performance. Overview Capacitors for permanent-split-capacitor (PSC) and capacitor-start (CS) AC induction motors are sized by motor manufacturers to produceVIEW
Upgraded and Expanded CG Gearmotor Selection
Bodine Electric Company has upgraded and expanded its Type-CG, variable speed, AC inverter-duty and permanent magnet DC gearmotors. The CG gearmotors are designed for applications such as heavy-duty conveyor systems, medical equipment, food processing and factory automation, where long life and high load capacity are critical. The CG gearhead is paired with Bodine’s most powerfulVIEW
Thermal Overload Protector Options for small Electric Motors & Gearmotors
Safety compliance for thermally protected electric motors: Adding a thermal overload protector (OVLP) does not void “construction” recognition of a UL recognized (“UR” marked) AC motor or gearmotor, but it does add to the overall motor cost. If additional third-party or safety compliance markings (UL/ CSA/ CE/ TÜV/ VDE) for a “thermally protected” motor or gearmotorVIEW