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What is a DC Motor?
A Direct Current (DC) Motor runs from a DC (Direct Current) source of electricity and the electricity runs at a constant voltage where as an AC (Alternating Current) Motor which runs on an oscillating supply with a fixed cycle between negative and positive. Batteries or a DC Drive produce DC current and power stations supply AC. The UK domestic sup…
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On these motors the armature and field winding are connected to different voltage sources. The armature winding and the field winding therefor form independent circuits. The characteristics of such motors correspond to that of a self excitated shunt motors. Even on these motors the speed remains constant under changing loads. Another advantage is t…
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A comprehensive range of standard permanent magnet and shunt wound dc motors manufactured in accordance with IEC standards, and are available in outputs from 0.18kW to 11kW. The entire range is characterised by a high degree of flexibility with motors being quickly adapted with brakes, tacho generators, and independent forced cooling or with a c…
More Info...Technical Specifications
An electric motor is a machine which converts electric energy into mechanical energy. Its action is based on the principle that when a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a mechanical force whose direction is given by Fleming’s Left Hand rule (Fig. 1) and magnitude by the formula: F (force) = Hil/10 dynes, wh…
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Alternating Current (AC) The type of power available from the national grid UK. Altitude Listed kW rating are based on motors operating at an altitude not exceeding 1,000 metres above sea level. Ambient Temperature (AMB) Listed kW rating are based on motors operating in an ambient temperature (surrounding air temperature) not exceeding 40 deg…
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