Electric Motors Guide
GIE is a leading motor distributor, delivering quality industrial electric motors from leading manufacturers. Our partnership with pioneers allows us to provide innovative products, ensuring we find a solution exceeding our customers' expectations. With different electric motors in the market, we have a comprehensive guide to help you find the most suitable one for your project.
What's an Industrial Electric Motor?
Industrial electric motors are a type of electrical machine that turn energy into motion. The electric motor’s magnetic field and electric wire interact, generating force for most of these devices.
Typical applications of industrial-standard electric motors include the following:
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Compressor
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Blower
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Fan
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Alternators
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Power and machine tools
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Turbines
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Ships
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Blowers
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Rolling mills
Numerous industries rely on electric motors due to their efficiency. Some examples are Petrochemicals, Waste Management, Energy, Automotive, and many more. It's also worth noting that these sectors utilize different electric motors for their specific application.
Types of Electric Motors
There are two primary types of electric industrial motors; AC and DC motors. Let's learn more about them below.
DC motors
DC motors are available in two forms, brushed and brushless. A DC power source drives both.
Brushed
These have carbon-based conductors called brushes. It's an internally commutated electric motor that uses brushes to be run from a direct current power source.
Brushless
These are also known as electronically commutated motors. They're powered by a direct current voltage supply instead of brushes to commutate electronically.
AC motors
AC motors are also known as alternating current motors. These consist of a stator with a coil driven by an alternating current to convert the electric current into mechanical power. There are two types of AC motors: synchronous and induction.
Synchronous AC motors
These high-precision motors can run at a constant speed because the shaft rotates at the same rate as the frequency of the applied current.
Induction AC motors
Also called asynchronous motors, these are single-excited motors where the current is only applied to the stator. The stator's flux cuts the coil in the rotor, which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy through electromagnetic induction.
Essential Elements of Electric Motors
Electric motors work on the same principle of electromagnetism, and almost all motors consist of some or all of the following essential elements below:
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Axle
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Brushes
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Commutator
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Armature or rotor
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Field magnet/stator
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Power supply
Generally, mechanical torque in the axle or shaft is generated when the armature interacts with the stator's magnetic field in the presence of current generated by an AC or DC power source. However, the elements present will still depend on the type of motor. Apart from AC and DC motors, some of the most common types include:
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Stepper motors
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Linear motors
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Servo motors
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Direct drive
Each has different configurations for better suitability in a particular application. Furthermore, they have various combinations of elements and arrangements for creating power.
Industrial Electric Motor Service by Gainesville Industrial Electric Co
If you're looking for a single-source solution for all your electric motor needs, look no further than GIE. We have been in the field for many years, providing quality and reliable products from leading manufacturers.
If you want to know more about our electric motor products and services, feel free to contact us today. Request a quote for large orders, and we'll find a cost-effective solution that fits your needs.If you want to know more about our electric motor products and services, feel free to contact us today. Request a quote for large orders, and we'll find a cost-effective solution that fits your needs.