Learn About Different types of motors and their use
You must have observed that while
purchasing a motor base, it’s often asked which technology is
better, AC or DC, but the fact behind it is that it is application and cost
dependent.
AC Motors
In many features including speed
control, AC motors are highly flexible, and compared to DC motors they have a
much larger installed base.
A few of its key benefits are:
- The torque limit needs to be adjustable
- Controlled acceleration
- Operational speed should be adjustable
- Controlled starting current
- At the start, it demands low power
- Reduction in power line disturbances
There are two types of AC motor:
Synchronous
The rotation of the rotor is
synchronized with the frequency of the supply current in this particular type
of motor and under varying loads, the speed remains constant. Hence at a
constant speed, it is ideal for driving equipment, and in high precision
positioning devices like robots, instrumentation, machines, and process control
they are used by many motor base suppliers.
Induction (Asynchronous)
Electromagnetic induction from
the magnetic field of the stator winding produces an electric current in the
rotor and hence Torque is used by this type of motor. These are the most common
type of AC motors and are essential for the industry due to their load capacity
along with Single-Phase induction motors that are being used. You will find
that Three-Phase induction motors are used more in industrial applications
including pumps, conveyor systems, compressors, and lifting gear.
DC Motors
The first type of motors widely
used are the DC motors and compared to AC systems the system's initial costs
tend to be typically less than for low-power units. But with a higher power,
the cost of overall maintenance increases and it needs to be taken into
consideration. By varying the supply voltage the DC Motors' speed can be
controlled.
Its Advantages are-
- Linear speed-torque curve
- Speed control over a wide range
- Quick Starting, Stopping, Reversing, and
Acceleration
- High Starting Torque
- Easy installation
There is wide use of DC motors
by motor base manufacturer and you can find them in small
tools and appliances, through to electric vehicles, lifts & hoists.
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