Diver circuits directly influence the performance of stepper motors. Stepper motor manufacturers generally use driver circuits to optimize a motor’s driver system, meet winding parameters and make the best use of the winding space available.
AC & DC Gear Motor Lubrication Best Practices
The life of a lubricant in AC or DC gear motors is directly related to its temperature. Consider the following tips to keep your machinery running at an optimal level.
Increased BLDC Motor Efficiency with Optical Encoders
The brushless DC motor is increasing in popularity because of its long lifespan, increased stability and efficiency. With the help of optical encoders, BLDC motors can meet the precise design requirements that you seek.
Motor Laminations: Cold Rolled Motor Lam Steel (CRMLS) & Silicon Steel
One of the most important considerations when designing a motor is the material that you choose in respect to motor lamination. Here we offer material comparisons for motor laminations.
Brushless DC Motor Technology & the HVAC Industry
Electric motors account for up to 50 percent of the energy used in U.S. commercial buildings, 60 percent of the energy used in U.S. industrial buildings and about 45 p ercent of the total global energy consumption. To help curb energy use, more industries are integrating brushless DC motors into their systems, particularly those in the HVAC industry. What is a BLDC Motor? There are two basic types of motors: those with brushes and those without. BLDC, or brushless, motors don’t have carbon brushes or commutators, which can cause premature wear and tear. Instead, they use a controller board to…
Automotive Die Stamping & 3D Visualization
In the automotive industry, design is everything. The wrong design can result in weak spots, uneven lines and other blemishes in regards to automotive die stamping. Ultimately, these weaknesses can compromise the safety and aesthetics of a finished product. One of the technological advances that has helped manufacturers and designers save time and cut down on the costs of die stamping is 3D visualization using CAD and CAM software. How 3D Visualization Aids the Automotive Die Stamping Process Time savings and increased accuracy: When die makers use 3D visualization software, they need less time to quote a project and create…
5 Outsourcing Tips from Custom Motor Manufacturers
Outsourcing is a great way to reduce a company’s overhead costs as well as increase productivity. Whether you seek custom motor manufacturers or specialty parts abroad, it’s important to know how to set your business up for success. Michael Bloom, president of Sinotech, is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Global Trade Counselor and by NASBITE International as a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP). He has published more than 50 magazine articles and conference papers and has been quoted often in various media outlets on issues concerning outsourcing. Below, he offers five tips to help a business ensure success…
BLDC Motors Contribute to Advances in HVAC Industry
This Infographic examines the energy efficiency of BLDC motors and how their efficiency affects the HVAC industry. The use of brushless DC motors in the HVAC industry is a more recent development that’s gaining in popularity. In the HVAC industry, motors and reliability are the keys to energy efficiency. Sinotech produces intricate brushless DC motors for sensitive applications. We are trusted custom motor manufacturers with close ties to the best factories in the Pacific Rim and over two decades of experience. We deliver the highest quality motors at affordable costs to companies around the globe.
DC & AC Gear Motors: Terminology Overview
Gear motors—like AC and DC gear motors—have two main components in their integral assembly: a speed reducer and motor. The speed reducer is the part that contains the gears. The motor is AC or DC powered. Gear motors are available in a variety of styles and sizes, and knowing related terms can help you determine the type that’s best for your needs. DC and AC Gear Motor Terms Axial movement: The movement at the ends of input and output shafts. Backlash: The output shaft’s rotational movement when the input shaft is stationary. Center distance: The distance between the center of…
Synchronous Motor Operation & Speed Determinants
A synchronous motor is an AC motor whose shaft rotation is in sync with the supply current’s frequency as the motor runs at a steady state. Consequently, the integral number of AC cycles is the same as the rotation period. Synchronous Motor Operation Electromagnets on the stator of a synchronous motor create a magnetic field that rotates at the same time as the oscillations of the line current. The magnetic field also causes the rotor to turn in step and at the same rate. When the poly-phase supply excites the stator winding, a rotating magnetic field occurs within the motor….
