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Could someone explain the difference is between a regular motor and a servomotor?
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jbartos
Electrical
- Jan 15, 2000
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Regular motor is essentially for regular load. Usually, it is three-phase, squirrel-cage induction motor.
Servomotor is for positioning, motion controls, speed control, etc., i.e. for more demanding operational duties. It usually has a smaller HP ratings; however, some servomotors can have large HP ratings too. It can be AC and DC.
Visit some web site to get more info:
etc. for more info. Especially good is to visit Servomotor forum which works similarly as this one and post all kinds of specialized questions.
Servomotor is for positioning, motion controls, speed control, etc., i.e. for more demanding operational duties. It usually has a smaller HP ratings; however, some servomotors can have large HP ratings too. It can be AC and DC.
Visit some web site to get more info:
etc. for more info. Especially good is to visit Servomotor forum which works similarly as this one and post all kinds of specialized questions.
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