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Drivers: Motors: This Is Likely The Most Common Type of Driver For Not Only Pumps But

Motors are commonly used to drive pumps and other industrial equipment. They consist of a rotating rotor inside a stationary stator housing. The stator contains electrical wiring, typically using three-phase power, which determines the motor's direction of rotation. If a motor feels too hot to touch, it is likely overheating, which can shorten its life over time. Proper cooling through clean fins and ventilation is important to maintain optimal operating temperatures and maximize motor lifespan.

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Drivers: Motors: This Is Likely The Most Common Type of Driver For Not Only Pumps But

Motors are commonly used to drive pumps and other industrial equipment. They consist of a rotating rotor inside a stationary stator housing. The stator contains electrical wiring, typically using three-phase power, which determines the motor's direction of rotation. If a motor feels too hot to touch, it is likely overheating, which can shorten its life over time. Proper cooling through clean fins and ventilation is important to maintain optimal operating temperatures and maximize motor lifespan.

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Drivers:

Motors: This is likely the most common type of driver for not only pumps but
many other types of equipment found in industry. They consist of two major
components. The rotating element inside the motor is called the rotor, and the
stationary housing is called the stator. The stator has the electrical wiring in it,
and most industry uses three-phase power. From an operations point of view,
the three-phase power means that if any two leads are moved to a new
mounting location externally at the connection to the power source, the
direction of the motor will be reversed. This is really important because many
types of equipment must turn in one direction. That is why the direction of
rotation is checked before the coupling is installed between the driver and the
driven equipment.
As a general rule, if you touch a motor and it is too hot to keep your hand on,
it is likely that it is running too hot. The fins on the outside of a motor are to
aid with cooling. These should be clean and clear of debris and insulation. A
rule of thumb is that motors that run hotter will likely have a shorter life than
one running cooler. There are many factors in determining too hot, such as
the class of insulation and load on the motor at a given time. The best
analysis is done by knowing what is normal and detecting a significant
change. When the change is noted, get additional information as to the
significance of the change; that would include help from an acknowledged
professional as to insulation type and acceptable upper limit of operation. The
motor will not fail immediately as the higher temperatures are reached, but
running at the higher temperatures is cumulative. It will eventually cause the
motor life to be shortened. If you have large motors with an enclosure for
outdoors, ensure that the screens or filters that are supposed to be kept clean
stay clean. If not, the temperatures will go up and the motor life can be
significantly reduced. Figure 7 is a totally enclosed fan-cooled motor (TEFC).

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