Types of Motors?
Types of Motors?
(OP)
I am seeking a good reference on motors that is clear and in plain english. Specfically, I have three questions:
Can a brushless dc motor be a commutator motor?
Can a brushless dc motor be an impedance-protected motor, a fractional-horsepower motor, or an integral horsepower motor?
And, more importantly, how can I tell from a spec what kind of a motor I am dealing with?
THANKS! :)
Can a brushless dc motor be a commutator motor?
Can a brushless dc motor be an impedance-protected motor, a fractional-horsepower motor, or an integral horsepower motor?
And, more importantly, how can I tell from a spec what kind of a motor I am dealing with?
THANKS! :)





RE: Types of Motors?
Best as I can..answers in order:
1. No.
2. dont know
yes...I would imagine so.
what is this??
3. Sometimes, the motor data plate or label will give clues...otherwise there is no easy way...experience I suppose.
hope this helps
Jeff
www.motors-direct.co.uk
RE: Types of Motors?
I do not have the motors in front of me, so no nameplates to look at :O( I guess I'll have to work on that experience. Thanks.
RE: Types of Motors?
I think integral horsepower means the opposite to fractional horsepower, i.e. an integer number of hp. The range of brushless dc motors is vast, from a few watts to tens of kW. I don't know what impedance protected means either.
When it comes to small motors, even experienced people often can't tell what type it is unless they look inside.