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How To Connect a Reversing Switch to a 3- or 4-Wire (PSC) Gearmotor

How To Connect a Reversing Switch to a 3- or 4-Wire (PSC) Gearmotor

Below information is from our latest Application Note on how to connect and reverse our fixed-speed, 3-wire and 4-wire reversible, AC single-phase gearmotors and motors. We conclude our series of AC application notes with four examples of what types of  reversing switches an engineer or technician can use to reverse our stock gearmotors. How to Wire an Optional Reversing Switch to a 3- or 4-wire



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How to Connect a Run Capacitor to a AC 4-Wire-Reversible PSC Gearmotor or Motor

How to Connect a Run Capacitor to a AC 4-Wire-Reversible PSC Gearmotor or Motor

In this How-To video, we show you how to wire and connect one of our AC single-phase, 4-wire-reversible, permanent split capacitor (fixed speed) gearmotors with its run capacitor and a power cord. PSC gearmotors or motors require a run capacitor to be connected to the winding at all times. To enclose the capacitor or to



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Typical Operating Conditions for AC Gearmotors and Motors

Typical Operating Conditions for AC Gearmotors and Motors

Read our latest Tech Note on Typical Operating Conditions for AC Gearmotors and Motors! With this new Tech Note from our engineering team, you’ll learn how operating a gearmotor or motor above or below the ratings shown on its product nameplate can affect performance. For standard gearmotors, the torque rating shown on the product nameplate



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New Video: How to Connect a Reversing Switch to a 3-Wire-Reversible PSC Gearmotor

New Video: How to Connect a Reversing Switch to a 3-Wire-Reversible PSC Gearmotor

In this How-To video, we explain how to install and wire a reversing switch for one of our stock, AC single-phase, permanent split capacitor (PSC), 3-wire-reversible gearmotors or motors. For this demonstration, we are using our large die cast terminal box, model 0986, a stock capacitor, and a Single-Pole, Double-Throw, Carling brand toggle switch, with



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Introduction to Motor Constants for Fractional Horsepower Gearmotors

Introduction to Motor Constants for Fractional Horsepower Gearmotors

Motor constants are needed to calculate permanent magnet DC (PMDC) or brushless DC (BLDC or EC) motor specifications and ratings, or to match the motor properly to an amplifier. The motor constants are required in order to predict the PMDC or BLDC motor’s performance with changing variables, such as different input voltages or different loads. (See below PDF



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Custom Gearmotors Solve AGV / AMR Challenge

Custom Gearmotors Solve AGV / AMR Challenge

Large distribution warehouses operated by wholesalers,  retailers, or large manufacturers have turned to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to keep up with ever-increasing demand for faster and more economical deliveries. A major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for AGVs contacted Bodine Electric Company to help develop two new custom gearmotors for their



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Brush Replacement for a Bodine type 24A permanent magnet DC (PMDC) stock gearmotor or motor

Brush Replacement for a Bodine type 24A permanent magnet DC (PMDC) stock gearmotor or motor

Watch this video to learn how to inspect and replace the carbon brushes and brush springs in a Bodine type 24A permanent magnet DC (PMDC) stock gearmotor or motor. To watch, click here. To download these instructions as a PDF, please visit our Literature page: https://www.bodine-electric.com/literature/brush-maintenance/ Copyright Bodine Electric Company © 07/2021. All rights reserved.



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Gearmotors for Hazardous Locations

Gearmotors for Hazardous Locations

The National Electrical Code (NEC) categorizes areas that may contain explosive concentrations of dust or vapors into classes and divisions. Bodine now offers gearmotors and motors that meet either Class I, Division 2, (Groups A, B, C and D) or the more stringent Class I, Division 1 (Groups C and D) standards. Our Class I,



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Quality Products Begin With Quality People

Quality Products Begin With Quality People

Our team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers and all our technical staff work together to meet our high quality standards, every day. Our employees are committed to complete customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. As a team, we are dedicated to doing things right the first time, conforming to all known requirements, and providing on-time,



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Molecular Distillation Equipment for the Cannabis Industry

Molecular Distillation Equipment for the Cannabis Industry

A manufacturer of CBD distillation equipment required a gearmotor to precisely control the flow and speed of liquid material through their new distillation apparatus. Working with an authorized Bodine distributor and our sales team, the manufacturer selected several of our variable speed AC inverter duty gearmotors, combined with inverter drives (VFDs) and a PLC control



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