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Worm Gearmotor Applications

Whether you’re in the business of food packaging, manufacturing elevators, or a dozen other industries, you can benefit from owning worm gearmotors. To fully realize how much you stand to benefit from owning a series of these motors, you’ll need to learn more about worm gearmotor applications. Here .

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 minRead →
Signs That My Evaporator Fan Motor Needs Replacing
Industry Trends

Signs That My Evaporator Fan Motor Needs Replacing

Weak airflow, unstable cabinet temperature, unusual noise, or a fan that does not run can point to an evaporator fan-system problem. Those symptoms do not identify the motor by themselves: airflow restrictions, ice buildup, fan hardware, wiring, controls, and the motor should be evaluated together.

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 minRead →
Comprehensive Guide to Motors in CNC Machines
Product Innovation

Comprehensive Guide to Motors in CNC Machines

Computer numerical control (CNC) machines are extremely complex pieces of machinery that have numerous moving parts. These CNC machine motors are responsible for powering the movement of these machines and provide high torque at a fairly constant speed.

Jan 1, 2024 · 6 minRead →
Guide to BLDC Motors
Product Innovation

Guide to BLDC Motors

Brushless DC (BLDC) motors combine a permanent-magnet rotor, wound stator, and electronic controller. For OEM engineers, selecting the right BLDC system means evaluating the motor and its commutation, feedback, thermal, mechanical, and load requirements together.

Jan 1, 2024 · 4 minRead →
How Do Custom AC Motors Work?
Product Innovation

How Do Custom AC Motors Work?

The key characteristic that defines a custom AC motor is that it operates using alternating current. There are other differing characteristics, however, this one is fundamental to understanding precisely how an AC motor works.

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 minRead →
How Do Motorized Stair Chairs Work?
Product Innovation

How Do Motorized Stair Chairs Work?

With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation and an increased focus on senior care, motorized stair chairs have become more popular. A mobile stair lift can make it easy for the elderly or disabled to get up and down the stairs safely. These devices are also known as chair lifts or stair climbers, a.

Jan 1, 2024 · 4 minRead →
How Stepper Motors Are Used In Robotics Applications
Industry Trends

How Stepper Motors Are Used In Robotics Applications

When most people think about robotics, they likely imagine a humanoid machine like a Terminator or an R2-D2. In the past few years, however, the discussion around robotics has expanded from the factory floor to everyday life.

Jan 1, 2024 · 5 minRead →
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