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Farm duty motors work well in harsh & rugged operations and are ideal for agricultural settings. They feature enclosures that protect them from moisture. These motors are suitable for...Read more

DAYTON -

Farm Duty AC Motors, Rigid Base Mounting

Dayton farm duty motors are ideal for producing high starting torque in various applications including aeration fans, conveyors, silo unloaders, barn cleaners, compressors and manure pumps. These units have steel construction with green coated finish for strength & durability. These units come equipped with ball bearings for smooth & continuous operation and have totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) enclosures for withstanding dusty and rough environments, as well as keeping away moisture. They further include shaft slingers and gasketed conduit boxes, protecting motor components against harsh weather conditions and ingress of contaminants. Choose from an array of these agricultural motors, available in motor power outputs ranging from 1/3 to 10 hp.

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPInsulation ClassMotor DesignMotor Mounting PositionNameplate RPMService FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
A6K7195611.4/5.73/4BCapacitor-StartAll Angle17251.15£564.49
B6K710566.6/3.31/3BCapacitor-StartAll Angle17251.15£418.90
C6K714569.0/4.51/2FCapacitor-StartAll Angle17251.15£558.74
D6K74056H16.2/8.11.5BCapacitor-Start/RunAll Angle17251.15£577.20
E6K72756H14.0/7.01FCapacitor-StartAll Angle17251.15£588.87
F4K09056HZ20/102FCapacitor-Start/RunAll Angle17251.00£710.60
G6K886143T19.2/10.11.5FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17251.15£694.80
H6K994143T15.0/7.51FCapacitor-StartAll Angle17251.15£674.96
I6K311145T16.2/8.11.5BCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17251.15£703.44
J6K313182T23.6/11.82FCapacitor-StartHorizontal17401.00£1,255.81
K6K887182TZ25.6/12.82FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17501.15£1,473.31
L6K881184T17.03FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17601.15£1,744.37
M6K610184T14.53FCapacitor-StartHorizontal17401.00£1,493.06
N6K847184T22.05FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17401.00£1,335.49
O6K882184T24.05FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17401.15£1,677.63
P6K130213T23.05FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17301.00£2,061.76
Q6K970215T38.010FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17301.00£3,022.80
R6K885215T41.010FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17351.15£3,037.60
S6K969215T30.07.5FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17401.00£2,479.67
T6K883215TZ29.05FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17251.15-
RFQ
R6K884215TZ30.87.5FCapacitor-Start/RunHorizontal17201.15£2,788.25
DAYTON -

Capacitor-Start/Capacitor-Run Poultry Fan Motors

Dayton poultry fan motors are designed for adjusting and maintaining airflow in poultry and livestock barns. These motors feature capacitor start / run design for drawing less current and ball bearings to reduce friction and allow smooth movement of components within the system. They further include a gasket terminal access cover which acts as an enclosure to protect against rain or windblown dust and a shaft key that connects rotating machine components to the shaft and enables proper torque transmission. Choose from a wide range of these fan motors, available in green epoxy and baked enamel finish variants.

StyleModelFinishFull Load AmpsHPLength Less ShaftMountingOverall LengthService FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
A4WNZ6-7.2/3.8-3.63/49 11/16"Base-1.30£518.42
B4WNZ5Baked Enamel7.2/3.8-3.63/410.875"Cradle11 13/16"1.30£472.33
C5JKW9Green Epoxy6.0/3.2-3.01/28.5"Cradle10.375"1.4£608.42
LEESON -

Farm Duty/Agricultural Motors, Single Phase, TEAO, Direct Drive-Thru Bolt, Two Speed

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPLength Less ShaftNominal EfficiencyOverall LengthPrice (inc. VAT)
A048S17T366484.1 / 2.51/4, 1/128.5"62%11 1/16"£289.35
B048S17T36548Y5.3 / 2.91/3, 1/88.75"64%11 15/16"£360.75
LEESON -

Industry Agricultural Duty Motors, Single Phase, TEFC, Rigid Base

StyleModelDesignFrameFull Load AmpsHPkWMotor Thermal ProtectionPower FactorTypePrice (inc. VAT)
A117865L5613.4 / 6.8-6.71.75CED370669.5CF£522.22
B117867L56HZ18.8 / 9.421.49BRJ45DA86.1KF£725.96
C117863L568.8 / 4.2-4.41/2.37MED377858CF£385.20
D117864L5611 / 5.4-5.53/40.56CED279171CF£464.15
E117866L56H15.2 / 8.2-7.61.51.12BRD299780KF£634.99
F117862N566.6 / 3.1-3.31/30.25MED477260CF£357.76
BALDOR MOTOR -

Farm Duty Motors, C-Face, Foot Mounted, Single Phase

StyleModelAmpsBaseBreak-down TorqueFrameHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPrice (inc. VAT)
ACFDL3504M7.4/3.7RG4.13 LB-FT56C.5B2.8 Amps.5£918.98
BCFDL3507M8.8/4.4N7 LB-FT56C.75B3.2 Amps.75£1,067.60
ACFDL3510M11.8/5.9RG7.19 LB-FT56CH1F3.48 Amps1£1,204.96
BCFDL3514M12.4/6.8-6.2RG12.1 LB-FT56CH1.5B1.76 Amps1.5£1,354.36
StyleModelAmpsFrameHPOutputPower FactorRevisionTypeVoltagePrice (inc. VAT)
AAFM35282.6/1.356Z.75.7573AG3413M230/460£525.55
AAFM35293.6/1.856Z1171AC3416M230/460£571.39
AAFM35304.9-4.6/2.3143TZ1.51.574E3424M208-230/460£659.89
AAFM35328.1-7.6/3.8145T3389Z3528M208-230/460£874.86
StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
AANFL3501M6/32.95 LB-FT48YZ.33B2.6 Amps.3360£726.20
AANFL3504M7.4/3.71 LB-IN48YZ.5B2.79 Amps.566£814.56
AANFL3507M8.2/4.15.7 LB-FT48YZ.75B2.7 Amps.7580£949.52
AANFL3510M11.8/5.97.19 LB-FT56YZ1F3.48 Amps178£1,172.02
AANFL3514M18/914.5 LB-FT56YZ1.5B6 Amps1.573£1,739.16
LEESON -

General Purpose Agricultural Duty Motors, Single Phase, TEFC, Rigid Base

StyleModelAssemblyDesignFrameFull Load AmpsHPInsulation ClasskWMotor Thermal ProtectionPrice (inc. VAT)
ALM24789-N566.6 / 3.1-3.31/3B.246-£357.76
B131542180-033L184T19.03F2.24BRD2972£1,006.47
C131541180-033L182T24.8 / 13-12.42F1.49BRD2971£907.58
D140706210-005.02-215T4010F7.5LED965£2,078.88
E140707210-005.02-215T327.5F5.6LEH30KD£1,681.13
F110089042540L56H17.2 / 8.8-8.61.5F1.12CED2705£633.37
G110090042540L56HZ9.22F1.49CED3706£725.96
H113938042540L56HZ17.2 / 8.8-8.61.5F1.12CED2705£637.11
I110086042545L568.8 / 4.41/2B.37CED4705£385.20
J113256042545L566.4 / 3.4-3.21/3B.246CED3769£357.76
K110087042545L5610.8 / 5.43/4B.56CED2715£464.15
L110088042545N5614 / 71B0.75CED2797£522.22
LEESON -

Farm Duty Motors, Capacitor Start, TEAO, Rigid Base - High Efficiency

StyleModelBody Dia.FrameFull Load AmpsHPHzLength Less ShaftMotor ApplicationMotor DesignPrice (inc. VAT)
A5KCP49UN9838S-56Y3.7-3.61/26010"Farm DutyPSC£390.77
B056B17T205-11/16"564.6/2.31/2608.5"H VAC/RCapacitor-Start/Run£378.64
C056B17T53036.125"569.2/4.6150/609.125"H VAC/RCapacitor-Start/Run£482.19
LEESON -

Industry Agricultural Duty Motors, Single Phase, TEFC, C Face Less Base

StyleModelFull Load AmpsHPkWMotor Thermal ProtectionPower FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
A1178786.6 / 3.1-3.31/30.25MED477260£441.14
B1178798.8 / 4.2-4.41/2.37MED377858-
RFQ
C11788113.4 / 6.8-6.71.75CED370669.5£568.56
LEESON -

High Torque Agricultural Duty Motors, Single Phase, TEFC, C Face With Base

StyleModelDesignFrameFull Load AmpsHPkWMotor Thermal ProtectionPower FactorShaft Dia.Price (inc. VAT)
A131995L184TC20.553.7LED964931 1/8"£1,449.15
B116489L56HC17.2 / 8.8-8.61.51.12CED2705735/8"£685.28
C131994L184TC19.032.24BRD2972681 1/8"£1,293.99
D116488N56C14 / 710.75CED2797635/8"£577.84
LEESON -

High Efficiency Agricultural Fan Motors, Single Phase, TEAO Belt Driven

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPkWLubricationMotor Thermal ProtectionPower FactorService FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
AA009581.00566 / 33/40.56Polyrex EMMEJ59RX99.21.0£525.99
BA009782.0056H8 / 41.75VERIFYCEJ64CS96.21.25£551.16
DAYTON -

Split Phase Auger Drive Motors

Dayton split phase auger drive motors are used with augers, conveyors, manure pumps and poultry equipment. These motors feature rolled steel frames ensuring corrosion resistance, and totally enclosed non ventilated enclosures to prevent the ingress of dust & water. They come integrated with ball bearings for reduced rotational friction while delivering speeds up to 1725 rpm, and are capable of withstanding ambient temperatures up to 40 degrees C.

StyleModelMountingPrice (inc. VAT)
A3K994Flange£357.87
B5K043Flange/Base£378.30
DAYTON -

Farm Duty AC Motors, 1 Hp, Single Phase Design

Dayton farm duty motors are used for generating high starting torque in various applications including aeration fans, conveyors, silo unloaders, barn cleaners, compressors and manure pumps. These units have steel construction with green coated finish for strength & durability. They come equipped with ball bearings for smooth & continuous operation and have totally enclosed air over (TEAO) enclosures for withstanding dusty and rough environments, as well as keeping away moisture. They further include shaft slinger and gasketed conduit boxes to protect motor components against weather conditions and ingress of contaminants. Choose from an array of these agricultural fan motors, available in lengths (less shaft) of 10 and 10.375 inches.

StyleModelFull Load AmpsLength Less ShaftPrice (inc. VAT)
A3K9937.6/4.010"£492.34
B4K1247.9/4.010.375"£534.80
CENTURY -

Pump Motors

StyleModelFrameFrame MaterialFull Load AmpsHPHzLength Less ShaftMotor ApplicationMotor Shaft DesignPrice (inc. VAT)
AH513--------£596.53
BR1102ES--------£589.39
CH282--------£536.30
DH740--------£1,036.27
EH609ES56C-4.2/2.1A1 1/260 Hz10 3/8"General ApplicationKeyed£929.35
FH15556JSteel2.6-2.6/1.3A1/260 Hz8 1/2"General Application-£467.40
GH73356JSteel6.8-6.6/3.3A250/60 Hz10 1/4"General ApplicationThreaded£889.62
HH44656JSteel3.4/1.7A3/450/60 Hz9 1/2"General ApplicationThreaded£473.19
IH50656JSteel4.3-4/2A150/60 Hz9 1/4"General ApplicationThreaded£573.02
JH60756JSteel5.8-5.6/2.8A1 1/260 Hz9 3/4"General ApplicationThreaded£722.71
KH73456JSteel9.8-9.6/4.8A360 Hz10 1/4"General ApplicationThreaded£981.74
LB586L56HCZRolled Steel4.8-4.5A160 Hz10 7/64"Farm Duty-£740.05
BALDOR MOTOR -

Farm Duty Motors, C-Face Footless, Single Phase

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorRevisionPrice (inc. VAT)
AVFDL3501M6/32.95 LB-FT.33B2.6 Amps.3360T£773.58
AVFDL3504M7.4/3.74.13 LB-FT.5B2.8 Amps.566-£886.04
BVFDL3507M8.8/4.47 LB-FT.75B3.2 Amps.7575-£1,031.44
AVFDL3510M11.8/5.97.19 LB-FT1F3.48 Amps178A£1,166.40
BVFDL3514M12.4/6.8-6.212.1 LB-FT1.5B1.76 Amps1.596B£1,321.44
LEESON -

Farm Duty Motors, PSC, TEAO, Resilient Base, Thru Bolt, Variable Speed

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPLength Less ShaftNameplate RPMNominal EfficiencyOverall LengthRing to Ring CenterPrice (inc. VAT)
A048A11T202148Y3.2/1.61/47.5"107559.5%10 1/16"7.55"£321.72
B048A11T202348Y6.4/3.21/28.25"107568%10 13/16"7-22/25"£344.62
C048A17T11848Y3.6/1.81/48.5"162568%11 1/16"8-3/25"£300.01
D048A11T202248Y4.2/2.11/38.25"107568%10 13/16"7-22/25"£321.65
E048A17T11948Y5.4/2.71/29.25"162572%11 13/16"8-20/23"£375.08
F048A17T23748Y3.8/1.91/39.25"162566%11 13/16"8-20/23"£339.37
G048A17T200248Z2.9/1.41/47.5"162565%10 1/16"7.55"£272.66
H048A17T200448Z6.0/3.01/28.5"162570%10 13/16"7-22/25"£329.35
I048A17T200348Z4.4/2.21/37.5"162568.5%10 1/16"7.55"£303.30
StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameFrame MaterialFrame SizeFull Load AmpsHPMotor TypePrice (inc. VAT)
AFDEM2333T---Cast Iron254T36.2/18.115 hp-£3,206.22
AFDEM4103T---Cast Iron284T60/3025 hp-£5,065.80
AFDEM3611T---Cast Iron182T9-8.4/4.23 hp-£1,175.17
AFDEM4110T---Cast Iron324T96/4840 hp-£7,888.73
AFDEM3710T---Cast Iron213T18.8/9.47-1/2 hp-£1,846.91
AFDEM3714T---Cast Iron215T25.4-24/1210 hp-£2,080.86
AFDEM4104T---Cast Iron286T76/3830 hp-£5,996.76
AFDEM3558T---Cast Iron145T5.8/2.92 hp-£1,060.57
AFDEM2334T---Cast Iron256T48/2420 hp-£3,875.61
AFDEM3615T---Cast Iron184T13.9-13.4/6.75 hp-£1,283.43
AFDEM3558---Cast Iron565.8/2.92 hp-£1,029.76
AFDEM3546T3.1 A @ 208 V 3.0 A @ 230 V 1.5 A @ 460 V13.5 LB-FT143TSteel-1.5 A-3520M£995.77
AFDEM35463.1 A @ 208 V 3.0 A @ 230 V 1.5 A @ 460 V-56Steel-1.5 A-3520M£982.34
AFDEM35544.6 A @ 208 V 4.4 A @ 230 V 2.2 A @ 460 V20.6 LB-FT56Steel-2.2 A-3526M£1,004.47
AFDEM3554T4.6 A @ 208 V 4.4 A @ 230 V 2.2 A @ 460 V20.6 LB-FT145TSteel-2.2 A-3526M£1,024.23
AFDEM3610T7.7 A @ 208 V 7.0 A @ 230 V 3.5 A @ 460 V20.5 LB-FT182TSteel-3.5 A-3540M£1,217.85
AFDEM3613T11.8 A @ 230 V 5.9 A @ 460 V33.7 LB-FT184TSteel-5.9 A-3630M£1,364.05
AFDEM3709T19.4 A @ 208 V 18.0 A @ 230 V 9.0 A @ 460 V40.4 LB-FT213TSteel-9.0 A-3728M£2,036.59
AFDEM3711T24.9 A @ 208 V 23.6 A @ 230 V 11.8 A @ 460 V45.7 LB-FT215TSteel-11.8 A-3728M£2,064.25
AFDEM2394T38.0 A @ 208 V 35.0 A @ 230 V 17.5 A @ 460 V105 LB-FT254TIron-17.5 A-0930M£3,497.85
AFDEM4106T50.0 A @ 208 V 46.0 A @ 230 V 23.0 A @ 460 V111 LB-FT256TIron-23.0 A-0936M£3,835.31
AFDEM4107T62.0 A @ 208 V 58.0 A @ 230 V 29.0 A @ 460 V124 LB-FT284TSIron-29.0 A-0946M£4,999.42
AFDEM4108T74.0 A @ 208 V 68.0 A @ 230 V 34.0 A @ 460 V173 LB-FT286TSIron-34.0 A-0950M£5,928.01
AFDEM4109T100.0 A @ 208 V 92.0 A @ 230 V 46.0 A @ 460 V230 LB-FT324TSIron-46.0 A-1240M£8,166.90
AFDEM4114T122.0 A @ 208 V 112.0 A @ 230 V 56.0 A @ 460 V292 LB-FT326TSIron-56.0 A-1252M£8,922.44
LEESON -

Farm Duty/Agriculture Motors, High Torque, Single Phase, TEFC, C Face Footed

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPkWNEMA DesignPrice (inc. VAT)
A056C17F591256C8.8/4.2-4.41/20.37N£444.46
B056C17F535856C6.6/3.1-3.31/30.25N£576.37
C056C17F591356C11/5.4-5.53/40.56L£461.38
D056C17F591456C13.4/6.8-6.710.75N£557.18
E056B17F558456HC15.2/8.2-7.61.51.12N£660.80
LEESON -

Agricultural Duty Crop Dryer Motors, Single Phase, Drip Proof Air Over, Rigid Base

StyleModelDutyFrameFull Load AmpsHPHzkWLubricationPower FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
A131848AIROVER182TZ31 / 427 1/2 / 1050/605.6 / 7.5Polyrex EM93.5 / 96.5£1,199.61
B131847AIROVER182TZ27.2-355-760-Polyrex EM82.5£1,036.00
C141084Continuous215TZ40 / 5910 / 1550/607.50 / 11.2VERIFY97.5£1,584.91
D140640Continuous215TZ39.5 / 61.510 / 1550/607.50 / 11.2VERIFY82 / 94£1,608.48
StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameFull Load AmpsMotor TypeOutputOverall LengthPower FactorPrice (inc. VAT)
AGDL3770T29.6 A63 LB-FT215TZ29.6 A0743LC7.500 hp19.45"96£3,530.52
AGDL3774T38.0 A78.7 LB-FT215TZ38.0 A0748LC10.000 hp19.45"98£4,083.19
AGDL2333T69.0 A @ 208 V 61.0 A @ 230 V144 LB-FT256TZ61.0 A0956LC16.000 hp24.28"96£6,076.99

Farm Duty Motors

Farm duty motors produce high starting torque and facilitate moderate starting current for conveyors, barn cleaners, compressors and manure pumps. These pre-lubricated units feature an epoxy finish for resistance against high temperature & moisture, offering smooth movement of the motor components. Raptor Supplies offers a wide range of these farm duty motors from brands like Baldor, Century, Dayton, Marathon Motors and Leeson. Baldor farm motors feature double-sealed bearings to reduce the frictional losses and prevent overheating. These farm duty motors are also integrated with a condensate drain valve to remove the excess moisture condensed by cooling of the motor, which may lead to corrosion of motor parts and bursting of the pump when the water freezes. Dayton farm duty motors are capable of delivering continuous-duty operations in applications like aeration fans, auger drives, grain stirrers, irrigation tower drives and crop driers. These agricultural motors feature steel frame construction for structural rigidity and withstanding heavy impact loads. They further come equipped with a totally enclosed non-ventilated enclosure with gasketed capacitor covers, junction boxes and shaft slinger for preventing the ingress of external contaminants and motor damage. Totally enclosed farm duty motors from these brands prevent the entrance of insects, rodents and other foreign materials.

Uses

These farm duty motors are suitable for low to high starting torque applications in the aggregate & cement, air handling, food & beverage, chemical, oil and gas industries.

Features

Dayton Farm Duty Motors

  • Dayton farm duty motors keep fans moving under heavy load conditions.
  • They have totally enclosed, fan-cooled motor design to prevent the motor from contamination.
  • These farm duty motors comprise a fan that blows outside over the motor, keeping it cool rather than permitting outside air to circulate freely inside the motor.
  • They come equipped with a rolled steel frame for enhanced durability and have ball bearings to prevent overheating.
  • The units are available in horizontal, vertical and all angle installation positions with cradle / stud / yoke / base / flange mounting options, especially designed for operations including hatchery & poultry applications.
  • These farm duty motors are supplied in single or 3 phase units for efficient and robust performance.

Baldor Super-E & 1 ph Farm Duty Motors

  • Baldor motors are used on vane axial fan crop dryers with a soft start and deliver full load efficiency on a voltage up to 460V.
  • These units protect against noise & vibration problems from motor regeneration and are also less sensitive to voltage variations.
  • They have tan epoxy paint for harsh environments.
  • Baldor motors provides moisture resistant grease, capable of withstanding temperatures of Class F insulation (up to 155 degrees Celsius).
  • Baldor 1 ph farm duty motors are made of steel for structural rigidity.

Century Motors

  • Century agricultural fan motors, featuring high starting torque, provide dependable service during dirty & rough services, such as crop drying, running poultry equipment, manure pumps, augers or conveyors.
  • They feature double shielded bearings for extended service life.
  • Further, most of the Century motors have automatic reset thermal protectors to prevent power overload.
  • The moderate starting torque of motors enables reduction in fan stresses.
  • They come in a gasketed conduit box to protect wiring from dust entry.

General Purpose Leeson Farm Duty Motors

  • Leeson general purpose farm duty motors are ideal for rugged use in commercial and industrial settings and are widely used in pumps, compressors, blowers and fans.
  • The brand's single and three-phase AC motors are explosion proof and designed for continuous duty applications in agriculture, woodworking and metallurgy industries.
  • They feature double sealed ball bearings for prolonged service life and a gasket capacitor case having a conduit box cover to prevent the entry of foreign contaminants.
  • These units are available in single and 3 phase motor designs for powerful performance.

Marathon Farm Duty Motors

  • Marathon farm duty motors are suitable for power generating applications in the automotive, food & beverage, marine and oil & gas industries.
  • These high torque motors are single-phase units having one / two speed operation.
  • They have totally enclosed fan cooled, totally enclosed air over or totally enclosed non ventilated enclosures to suit multiple applications.
  • Further, these units are supplied with thru bolts for quick and secure fastening.
  • These motors have a direct drive option (incorporating auger drive in selected models), providing maximum speed and positional & dynamic accuracy.

Working Mechanism

Farm duty AC motors work on the principle of magnetism as they contain two fixed magnets and a coil of wire surrounding a shaft. When an electric charge is applied to the coil of wire, it becomes an electromagnet, hence generating a magnetic field. The equipped stator includes a loop of wire, solid metal axle, coil, squirrel cage made of metal bars and some other freely rotating metal parts that are capable of conducting electricity. In an AC motor, sending power to the outer coils make up the stator & the coils energise in sequence & pairs, generating a magnetic field that rotates around the motor.

Standards and Approvals

  • Dayton motors are manufactured in compliance with ISO industry standard to deliver high quality product services.
  • Baldor motors are UL listed, NEMA rated and also comply with CSA & CE certifications.
  • Century farm duty motors are UL listed and adheres to CSA standards.
  • Leeson duty AC motors are UL and CSA recognised.
  • Marathon motors have NEMA ratings to guarantee a degree of protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of foreign objects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What general safety instructions should be followed while operating Baldor motors?

  • Avoid overtightening of belts as this may cause shaft breakage or premature bearing failure.
  • Allow clearance for end to end shaft movement.
  • Direct coupled machines should be precisely aligned and the shaft should rotate smoothly without any binding.

What are the factors to consider while purchasing a motor?

  • A current powers the motor, but excessive current can damage the motor as well. For DC motors, stall and operating current are important. Stall current applies sufficient torque for the motor to run either at stall speed or 0 RPM. This is the maximum amount of current the motor can draw. Overcurrent may lead to a rise in heat, resulting in wire melting.
  • Voltage is important as it keeps net current flowing in a single direction and overcomes back current. The higher the voltage, the higher the torque. Make sure that the recommended voltage is applied. If you apply very low voltage, the motor will not work, while applying too much voltage can lead to a short-circuit and consequently result in power loss or complete failure.
  • Operating torque is the amount of torque produced by the motor, while stall torque generates when you apply power from stall speed. The user must look at the required operating torque, but some applications require knowing how far to push the motor. For example, with a wheeled robot, good torque means good acceleration, but you should make sure the stall torque is high enough to lift the weight of the robot. In this case, torque is more important than speed.
  • Velocity or speed can be complex in regards to motors. Generally, a motor runs smoothly & efficiently at the highest speed, but it is not always possible if gearing is needed. Adding gears will reduce the motor efficiency, so reduce both the speed and torque simultaneously.

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