Unique Inverter Duty AC Motors from Groschopp

Sioux Center, IA – Groschopp’s AC motors are inverter duty classified. The inverter duty motor is small and compact, in order to reduce energy consumption. The smallest AC motor offered, the AC65, measures just 2.88 inches square and 5.22 inches in length. This motor series is designed to directly integrate with Groschopp’s standard reducer lines with minimal interface components optimizing both size and cost. Groschopp’s AC motor further reduces energy consumption with its ability to run at varying speeds.

The Groschopp AC motor is utilized best in a long-life, continuous duty, application. It has no common wear parts such as brushes and commutators, so it is highly reliable, featuring long life potential and low maintenance. Since the AC motor maintains speed over a wide range of torque it integrates well with commercial ovens, conveyers, insulation blowers, augers, medical beds, x-ray tubes and other conveyer and continuous motion machines. With customization options for speed control and high heat resistance along with the convenient customization from standard to food-grade grease permits the AC motor to synchronize well with commercial, industrial, and construction applications.

The standard features in a Groschopp AC motor include: rugged ball-bearing construction, high-efficiency stator and rotor tolerances and impregnated windings designed to withstand more than twice the nominal voltage.

The Groschopp AC motor has a superb heat dissipation system. Groschopp’s AC motors have innovative cooling channels in the motor housing to avoid dust and grime build-up that can cause overheating and motor damage. “This special cooling mechanism allows the motor to run at lower speeds without overheating which is vital to an inverter duty motor” comments Tullar “we want our motors to last forever.” To further withstand the heat these motors also have insulation that meets “H” class temperature ratings with the ability to withstand temperatures up to 180 degrees Celsius.

Groschopp offers a single phase, 115 and a 230 volt AC motor and a high power, 230 volt, three phase motor. Groschopp can also custom build a dual voltage AC motor. Having both single and three-phase design options provides multiple cost-effective choices depending on the supply voltage and control requirements. “One of the best features of The AC motor is it’s lack of noise” says Tullar. “This AC motor runs so quietly it will not add any additional noise to your workplace,” this is thanks in part to the motor’s ability to run on low current. (Groschopp motors are UL, CSA, CE and RoHS compliant).

Groschopp Inc.
www.groschopp.com

New 100mm AC Right Angle Gearmotors from Bison Gear

St. Charles, IL – As OEM equipment becomes smaller in size, while output power requirements increase, gearmotor and electric motor manufacturer, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new 100mm AC motor line offering 1/8 hp (93w) in 30% less volume than previously available. The new 4″ diameter single phase motors have now been mated to Bison’s extremely versatile 750 Series right angle gearing to offer up to 104 in-lbs (11.8 N-m) of continuous torque in a compact package with simple 3-wire reversible hookup and a wide variety of mechanical options.

Bison’s new 100mm AC Right Angle Gearmotors are powered by these 115 volt, 60 Hz single-phase TEFC permanent split capacitor motors and offered in six standard versions with gear ratios from 5.2:1 to 50:1 and fixed output speeds from 327 to 28 RPM respectively. Continuous output torques range from 12 to 104 in-lbs (1.4 to 11.8 N-m). The gearmotors are available in an easy-to-mount 3/4″ (19mm) hollow shaft configuration, or can use quickly replaceable single or double output stub shafts and can be either foot or face mounted. In addition, a convenient rear motor shaft extension can be fitted with an optional power-off brake.

Ideally suited for packaging equipment, conveyor systems, foodservice and stationary agricultural equipment, and other specialty machinery applications, the six new 100mm AC Right Angle products are supported by Bison Gear’s In-Stock, Instant-Ship (ISIS) program that supports Bison’s distribution partners and offers same day shipment for orders received before noon (Central Time).

“We believe these compact, high output AC motor designs will find many new applications where space is at a premium, but where motor power cannot be sacrificed,” said Robert Lewton, electrical design engineer at Bison Gear. “This right angle gearmotor offering is the second family of Bison products to benefit from the new 100mm AC motors. This being Bison’s 50th anniversary year, we will continue to expand this innovative new 100mm AC product line and we will follow that up as well with other exciting new products from Bison this year.”

The new 100mm AC Right Angle Gearmotors are American-made to Bison’s high quality standards in its suburban Chicago facility in order to ensure reliable, long-life operation and a short supply chain for North American customers. In addition, Bison’s Innopreneurialâ„¢ application and design engineering capabilities to customize the standard models to meet specific OEM needs are readily available.

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.
www.BisonGear.com

Bodine Electric announces the new WX Gearhead and a simple-to-wire AC Motor Winding

Bodine Electric Company (www.bodine-electric.com) introduced the latest WX gearhead in conjunction integrated with a three-wire-reversible 34 R frame AC induction motor. Its 34 R-WX gives up to 50 percent more torque compared to previous models. The new WX gearhead is designed to give higher performance and longer life compared with other gearmotors of the same size package.

The latest WX gearhead features rugged, all-steel helical gears exceed or meet AGMA-9 standards for quiet operation and longest life. It also has a synthetic lubrication which allows the gearheads to operate in different temperatures. It can be configured to three-hole mounting pattern through a simple bolt-on adaptor (“Bodine model 0995”).

Also, the gearmotor has 12 new gear ratios with a three-wire reversible, fixed-speed AC motor.

The WX gearhead’s exterior is identical to old W models from Bodine, but its interior has been entirely redesigned. These all-new WX gearmotors has synthetic lubricant and steel helical gears, allowing the gearhead to give up to 50 percent more torque compared to previous models. Its new steel gearing has AGMA 9 standards, or higher, to insure the expected quiet operation from Bodine Electric products. Its synthetic lubricant improves life and allows unvented gearmotors to operate in different temperatures.

The 12 new WX stock models can be configured to feature a three-hole mounting pattern through a simple bolt-on adaptor plate (“Bodine model 0995”). The WX gearhead is the first to be paired with three-wire reversible 34 R from Bodine, motor winding and permanent split capacitor. Its three-wire configuration simplifies connection and reversing the motor’s direction by switching the place of its two leads. Also, new winding can be operated at 50Hz by using a different value run capacitor. The latest 230VAC, 50 or 60Hz, one-phase, three-wire reversible winding is available for custom configurations.

The WX models are made to drive various applications such as commercial appliances, metering devices, packaging equipment and conveyor systems.

Small NEMA Motor with More Horsepower

The SH630 Above NEMA AC induction motor offers higher horsepower in a smaller footprint. It provides up to 11,000 hp at supply voltages from 2.3 to 13.8 kV, 50 or 60 Hz. The low-windage design minimizes friction losses.

It is available in a wide selection of cooling configurations and enclosures (Weather-Protected Type II, Totally Enclosed Water-to-Air Cooled and Totally Enclosed Air-to-Air Cooled). The motor also features the Micalastic® comprehensive vacuum impregnation insulation system to extend the motor’s service life. With its line-supply and converter-fed operation, corona shielding, high switching and reversing strength, the Micalastic system delivers thermal stability, surge strength and resistance to severe environmental and electrical operating conditions.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
www.usa.siemens.com/motors

IronHorse General Purpose AC Motors

AutomationDirect has extended its IronHorse general purpose AC motor line to include 3-phase 1200 RPM six-pole and 3600 RPM two-pole models. Six new 56C 3600 RPM rolled steel motors are now available, ranging from 0.33 to 2 HP; 13 new T-frame cast iron motors in 3600 and 1200 RPM models are available in sizes from 1 to 10 HP.

These TEFC motors have 5:1 variable torque and 2:1 constant torque ratings and are ideal in applications such as fans, conveyors, pumps and more. IronHorse general purpose motors are available for same-day shipping and are backed by a two-year warranty. IronHorse motor prices start at $70. Check out the full line of IronHorse general purpose motors, including the existing 1800 RPM motors (0.33 to 300 HP) at www.automationdirect.com/ironhorse-motors.

AutomationDirect
www.automationdirect.com

AutomationDirect Adds More NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors

AutomationDirect now offers 1 to 10 HP Marathon NEMA premium efficiency XRI® inverter duty motors.

These TEFC motors meet or exceed NEMA Premium efficiencies for optimized motor system efficiency, reduced electrical power consumption and improved system reliability. When used on high cycle or long run time applications, NEMA Premium efficiency motors offer substantial energy savings. These inverter duty motors with rolled steel construction and C-face rigid base mounting, utilize ball bearings and are electrically reversible. They are UL recognized, CSA certified, and have a three year warranty. NEMA Premium Efficiency XRI motors start at $310. A wide variety of other Marathon AC variable speed inverter and vector duty motors ranging from ¼ hp to 100 hp is also available. See the full line of Marathon NEMA premium efficiency motors at:

www.automationdirect.com/marathon-motors

Industrial C-face AC Motors

AutomationDirect’s IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes the industrial duty cast iron C-face style.

Available in 1 to 100 hp, all motors have a base speed of 1800 RPM and are electrically reversible. The TC frame TEFC motors feature ribbed cast iron frames to ensure maximum cooling. Starting at $130, these motors are ideal in conveyor, pump, fan, and textile processing applications. IronHorse general purpose motors are available for same-day shipping and are backed by a two-year warranty.

www.automationdirect.com/ironhorse-motors