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    Question about AC motor specifications

    I am not sure how to respond to issue #1 #2 I thought that most household outlets in the states were 60Hz. So that is what I looked for in the motor. #3 If i wanted +/- 5% tolerance on the RPM how do I do that?
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    Question about AC motor specifications

    Sorry if this seems basic, but I am the only engineer at the company and I also have no practical knowledge of engineering, only academic. I am trying to spec a motor for direct drive of a wheel about 9lbs and 18" Dia. They want it to turn at 1000 RPM. I have a bunch of questions. I...

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