Weg Electric Motors
Electric Motor Sales Perth
There are many things to think about while choosing an electric motor. As licensed electric motor specialists in Perth, our team can advise your business on the best industrial electric motors and drive packages for your particular application.
We supply a wide range of electric motors, contact us for specific requirements. Click here for the range of WEG and TECO electric motors for sale.
The following information, which describes how motors function, the types of electric motors, common industrial applications, and selection factors, is created by our experts to help your company choose the right type of electric motor for your business.
What are Electric Motors?
A motor is electrical machinery that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy to operate machinery. These devices produce rotational magnetic fields to create rotational force, and they are driven by electrical energy that has been stored or obtained directly from an electrical source. The force is then applied to move a shaft, which runs machinery.
Types of Industrial Electric Motors
Even though electric motors come in a wide variety of designs with different safety and operational aspects, they are widely classified into two categories, i.e., AC motors and DC motors. Let's look into the difference between these two types in detail:
AC Electric Motors
As the name implies, these highly effective motors run on alternating currents. They have an electromagnetically powered stator and rotor with copper windings. Many industry specialists believe AC motors are more powerful than DC motors because they can run complicated and more delicate machinery and provide more torque.
Three-phase Ac induction motors are the most common type of motor used in industries. These motors are ideal for industrial applications since they are very dependable and affordable.
A revolving magnetic field created by the electric current in the rotor generates an electric current in the stator. The magnetic field produced by the rotor's current interacts with the stator's magnetic field to allow the rotor to rotate.
DC Electric Motors
In a DC motor, the stator creates a static magnetic field, whereas the rotor creates a rotating magnetic field. The magnetic fields of the stator and rotor are parallel.
A DC motor creates the magnetic field using a permanent magnet rather than electromagnets. Hence, the magnetic field is constantly present even if the motor is not running. DC motors are typically used to drive larger, more difficult-to-maintain machinery.
Electric Motor Applications in the Industrial Sector
Electric motors are used in many different mechanical devices across the industry. Typical industrial applications comprise the following:
- HVAC Units
- Fans
- Heavy-Duty Machinery
- Lathes
- Blowers
- Crushers
- Pumps
- Compressors
The appropriate electric motor for a given application depends on the machinery used. The machine may sustain considerable damage from an incorrectly matched motor or stall and fail. Alphateam Pty Ltd are specialist suppliers and installers of a wide variety of electric motor and drive packages in Perth, and we can help you make the right choice!
