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Model 2999 New Rugged AC Motor Speed Control
Bodine expands its extensive line of AC, PMDC, and BLDC speed controls with the new Model 2999. Featuring an industrial-grade NEMA-4X/IP-65 watertight aluminum die-cast enclosure, the model 2999 drives 230 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, inverter-duty, 3-phase gearmotors rated up to 1 HP (746 W). It operates from single-phase 115 or 230 VAC, and itVIEW
Sizing a Fuse for a Bodine Gearmotor, Motor or Speed Control
Benefits of Fuse Protection 1. A fuse between the motor and AC line (to be used with single phase AC motors/gearmotors) provides motor protection under stall conditions and protects personnel from ground faults in the motor. It may not protect the motor from overheating under overload conditions. 2. A fuse between the motor and itsVIEW
Answers to the Most Common Customer Service Questions
1. Where and how can I learn more about Bodine Electric Company and your products? bodine-electric.com – Our web site provides all critical information with just a few clicks! Enter a serial number on our support page, or a model number in our ‘item search’ tool to start. Online Store – Do you need a quickVIEW
3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing in Gearmotor Design and Manufacturing
In keeping with our Quality Policy and our dedication to Continuous Improvement, Bodine Electric’s manufacturing and engineering teams joined forces in 2013 to identify and source a 3D printing solution that fits our needs. The creation of physical prototypes of new castings or moldings or any new part has traditionally been a challenge in theVIEW
Introduction to AC Gearmotors and Motors
This blog post is from an updated section of Bodine Electric’s Small Motors Handbook. To download this article as a PDF, please click here. Although commutator and brush assemblies may be used in some types of alternating current (AC) gearmotors and motors (series-/universal wound), brushless induction-type designs are by far the most common and most reliable for industrial ACVIEW
Bodine 2014 Distributor Training Conference a Great Success!
We would like to thank all attendees for joining us at this year’s Distributor Conference in Northeast Iowa. Attendees came from all regions of the U.S. and from as far away as England. Besides the classroom sessions and the hands-on training, this 2-day event concluded with a number of factory tours at our Peosta, IA plant. Bodine’sVIEW
Bodine 34B-WX Gearmotors Now Comply with Class I, Division 2 Standards for Use in Hazardous Locations
We now offer versions of our 34B4-WX brushless DC (EC) gearmotors that are ETL listed and comply with National Electrical Code Class I, Division 2 safety standards. Designed to reduce the risk of accidental fires or explosions in hazardous locations, these gearmotors can be used safely in environments such as petroleum refineries, dry cleaning plantsVIEW
Bodine Electric Company Receives Workplace Success Award
Bodine Electric was recently awarded the Workplace Success Award from Iowa’s Department of Education for their efforts in supporting numerous training and workforce preparation programs at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC). Bodine Electric Company collaborated with NICC to develop training and education programs aimed specifically at technical jobs that require more education than a high-schoolVIEW