Small Motor Articles

Scope Our medical manufacturing client was in design and development phase of their latest ceiling-mount patient lift. Their situation was not typical for most applications as many projects are customized based on customer specifications. This project was different, however, in that they chose a motor design with the power, torque and speed needs for the…
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HG mini-type gear motor series uses hypoid gear design and performance.  Both worm gear and bevel gear types have low noise and high efficiency: ENERGY EFFICIENT:  Hypoid gear smaller sliding friction gear offers efficiency up to 98%.  HG series worm gear reducer efficiency ratio increased by 15-40%. COMPACT:  Hypoid gear center distance from the center…
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Cut-Away of Planetary Gear Motor Simply put, a gear motor is an electric motor coupled with a gearbox. In most cases, the addition of a gearbox is intended to limit the speed of the motor’s shaft and increase the motor’s output torque. Gears transform shaft speed and torque at specific ratios, with minimum efficiency losses,…
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Ingress Protection Ratings (IP Ratings) A critical factor to consider when developing specifications for electrical equipment is the range of environments in which the equipment will be operating in. Not only is this understanding important in maximizing the performance, reliability, and life of the equipment but even more essential in ensuring the safety of those…
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The purpose of a rotary motor is to provide a desired rotational output speed while overcoming the various rotational loads resisting that rotational output (Torque). Speed and Torque are directly related, and are the two primary performance factors in properly selecting a motor for a specific application or use. To learn how to select the…
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If you’ve ever turned on a fan during a hot day or complete a load of laundry in your washing machine, you’ve experienced an AC induction motor firsthand. They’re among the most versatile and commonly used motors in the world and one of the many types of electric motors we customize to meet your needs….
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