For mechanical designers and electrical engineers who develop applications, choosing the right AC gear motor can be a challenge. Decisions to make include whether to choose a pre-engineered item from a gear motor catalog or purchase the motor and gearbox separately. By understanding the gear motor’s applications and specifications, you can select the gearbox and AC gear motor that best fit your needs. Selecting a Gearbox Before you select an AC gear motor, you have to choose a gearbox that has the right torque and speed for your application. To help you make this determination, you need to know the…
Sinotech Offers Best of East & West: BLDC Motors, AC Gear Motors & Much More
With close ties to the best factories along the Pacific Rim, Sinotech has brought American manufacturers top-notch BLDC motors, synchronous motors, AC gear motors and fully integrated motor solutions for more than 25 years. When you need custom parts, Sinotech’s experts work with you every step of the way so you don’t have to venture into the world of overseas outsourcing alone. The Sinotech Experience When you first contact Sinotech because you need, for example, an AC gear motor or a BLDC motor, you meet with our design consultants to determine the best type of motor for your needs. Our…
What Affects AC & DC Gear Motor Longevity
An AC or DC gear motor is designed to have a long life. The length of that life depends on which type you choose from a gear motor catalog, or custom build, along with its intended purpose. However, the way you stress and maintain a DC or AC gear motor can affect its longevity for better or worse. The following factors affect the durability, performance and efficiency of gear motors: Environment of use. Inappropriate environmental temperatures and high humidity can shorten the life of an AC or DC gear motor. While in use, the ideal temperature range for a gear…
AC Gear Motor Selection Methods for Design Engineers
Choosing the right AC gear motor for your gearbox and application can be tough because of all the factors you must consider. As you begin your search, use the following guide to help you determine the features that are right for you. Basic Parameters When choosing an AC gear motor, it’s important to know the basic specifications you need. Before you begin your search, know your specification requirements for the following parameters: Horsepower Speed Efficiency Maintenance Product life Starting torque Noise Speed regulation Other product-specific requirements Package Size As you design an AC gear motor, use the motor size and…
AC vs. DC Gear Motors: What’s the Difference, and Which Offers More Gear Motor Advantages?
Ask an engineer to list the differences between AC gear motors and DC gear motors, and you can expect a quick, concise answer: AC motors are generally smaller, less expensive, lighter and more rugged than brushless DC motors. DC motors, on the other hand, are generally considered better for variable speed operations. Their improved speed control makes DC custom motors more expensive to purchase and maintain, generally. Given enough time, the engineer might explain the technical aspects that differentiate these two gear motors. If speaking to a layperson, the engineer would explain that AC stands for alternating current, while DC…
Advantages of the AC Gear Motor
AC gear motors and DC motors each have their own distinct characteristics, applications and benefits. However, when you need to make a choice between the two, you may find the AC gear motor to be far superior. The following is a look at some of its advantages. Size: An AC gear motor is generally smaller and lighter in weight. Cost: DC motors can be more expensive to purchase and maintain. Durability: AC gear motors are more rugged, particularly in wet, hazardous, potentially explosive and corrosive environments. Speed: AC motor speeds are more precise and can control multiple motors, reach speeds…
