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Latest motor technologies from the Feed & Grain online buyer’s guide
RPM XE eXtreme Efficient Motors | ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc.
- Ideally suited for continuous operation on pumps and compressors
- NEMA drop-in replacement motor
- Achieves leading efficiency and lower lifetime costs
- Synchronous motor is unique as it starts across the line and offers IE4+ efficiencies
- Motor is also capable of operating on a standard inverter without feedback
3-stage X Series Bevel-helical Gear Unit | SEW-EURODRIVE
- Extremely robust gear unit housing
- Reduced costs and weight due to high power density and finely stepped sizes
- Effective integrated cooling system
- CCW and CW designs may be implemented in a single-gear unit version
- Flexible mounting capability
- Efficient project planning tools
IE5+ Synchronous Motors (TEFC) | NORD Gear Corp.
- Manufactured in-house for use in intralogistics as well as in the food and beverage industry
- Compact and hygienic design in a very small space
- High corrosion resistance and easy cleaning
- A permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) is optionally available as an nsd tupH or IP69K version
- Motor-integrated encoder is standard, and an integrated mechanical brake is optional
- Operating costs are reduced
- It is compatible with all gear units and variable frequency drives from the NORD modular products
Premium Efficiency Motors | Connex Industrial Corp.
- 1-300 HP
- 3600, 1800 ready per NEMA standard MG1 Part 31.4.4.2.
- 208-230/460 Volt
- Three-phase, TEFC enclosure
- 15 service factor
- Class F insulation
- Design B
- Dual oversized bearings
- Interchangeable of between T flange and C,D flange
- Inverter duty
- Double-drilled feet
Gearmotors | Regal Rexnord
- Gearing and motor packages are designed to work together and are engineered for durability and reliability
- Preferred in high-torque, low-speed applications because the motor is paired with a gear reducer
- Options include right angle and parallel shaft designs in alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) models
- Interchangeable with most major gearmotors
- AC gearmotors are commonly used in conveyors, packaging machines, mixers, farm equipment, cranes and hoists
- DC gearmotors are often found in conveyors, packaging machines, spreaders and low-voltage or battery-operated equipment
