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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 running crop... Read More

DAYTON -

Aeration Fan Motors, Permanent Split Capacitors

Dayton aeration fan motors are used in high torque installations such as silo unloaders, conveyors, compressors, barn cleaners and manure pumps, enabling them to start under heavy load conditions. They feature rolled steel frame construction to resist corrosion and have totally enclosed air over enclosures to protect against dampness & airborne particles. These UL recognised motors have a permanent split capacitor design for high efficiency and a rigid base for balanced load distribution. They include capacitor covers, gasketed conduit boxes and rubber boots over the manual protector reset buttons to seal the motor against contaminants & weather. These CSA certified motors have shaft slingers to seal & protect shaft bearings by blocking dust & other particles, while retaining lubricants. The integrated ball bearings increase motor performance and operate on a continuous duty cycle to deliver constant power to machinery & tools, without experiencing downtime. They mount horizontally or at all angle positioning and offer cradle / stud / yoke mounting types. Choose from a broad range of these motors, available in torque speeds of 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 hp.

StyleModelFull Load AmpsHPLength Less ShaftMotor Mounting PositionMountingMounting PositionNameplate RPMOverall LengthPrice (inc. GST)
A1YAZ43.4/1.71/47"HorizontalCradle/StudHorizontal17009.5"A$ 519.22
B1YAZ73.4/1.71/47"All AngleYokeAll Angle17009.5"A$ 650.16
C1YAZ53.6/1.81/37"HorizontalCradle/StudHorizontal17259.5"A$ 545.33
D1YAZ83.6/1.81/37"All AngleYokeAll Angle17259.5"A$ 598.77
E1YAZ65.5/2.81/28.375"HorizontalCradle/StudHorizontal170010.875"A$ 622.08
F1YAZ95.5/2.81/28.375"All AngleYokeAll Angle170010.875"A$ 683.68
BALDOR MOTOR -

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

StyleModelAmpsBaseBreak-down TorqueFrameHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPrice (inc. GST)
ACFDL3504M7.4/3.7RG4.13 LB-FT56C.5B2.8 Amps.5A$ 1623.90
BCFDL3507M8.8/4.4N7 LB-FT56C.75B3.2 Amps.75A$ 1886.52
ACFDL3510M11.8/5.9RG7.19 LB-FT56CH1F3.48 Amps1A$ 2129.25
BCFDL3514M12.4/6.8-6.2RG12.1 LB-FT56CH1.5B1.76 Amps1.5A$ 2393.25
BALDOR MOTOR -

Farm Duty Motors, Grain Dryer/Centrifugal Fan, Single Phase, Open Drip Proof Cooled

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueEnclosureFrameHPNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorPrice (inc. GST)
AGDL1605T22.545 LB-FTODTF184TZ58.5 Amps576A$ 3794.31
BGDL1607T3265 LB-FTODTF215TZ7.510 Amps7.590A$ 4990.93
BGDL1610T4088 LB-FTODTF215TZ108.7 Amps1095A$ 5773.08
CGDL1615T71-62122 LB-FTOPSB256TZ167.42 Amps1696A$ 8590.79
BALDOR MOTOR -

Extra High Torque Farm Duty Motors, Single Phase, Foot Mounted

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorPrice (inc. GST)
AFDL3619TM13.222 LB-FT184T3F6.2 Amps390A$ 2823.39
AFDL3610M15.532 LB-FT1843F10.7 Amps376A$ 3592.74
AFDL3610TM15.532 LB-FT184T3F10.7 Amps376A$ 3506.15
BFDL3731M20.550 LB-FT2155F7.48 Amps593A$ 4521.09
CFDL3612TM2343 LB-FT184T5F10 Amps588A$ 3455.89
DFDL3611M24.8/12.416 LB-FT1842B8.55 Amps273A$ 2842.58
DFDL3611TM28/1423 LB-FT182T2B8.5 Amps267A$ 2949.71
BFDL3732M30-2137.5F-7.597A$ 5202.43
BFDL3733TM30-213T7.5F-7.597A$ 4498.53
EFDL3737TM39107.2 LB-FT215T10F10 Amps1096A$ 5602.76
EFDL3712TM4090 LB-FT215T10F7 Amps1094A$ 5263.48
StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameFrame MaterialFrame SizeFull Load AmpsHPMotor TypePrice (inc. GST)
AFDEM2334T---Cast Iron256T48/2420 hp-A$ 6848.46
AFDEM4104T---Cast Iron286T76/3830 hp-A$ 10596.68
AFDEM3558---Cast Iron565.8/2.92 hp-A$ 1819.66
AFDEM4103T---Cast Iron284T60/3025 hp-A$ 8951.61
AFDEM3714T---Cast Iron215T25.4-24/1210 hp-A$ 3677.02
AFDEM3710T---Cast Iron213T18.8/9.47-1/2 hp-A$ 3263.62
AFDEM3615T---Cast Iron184T13.9-13.4/6.75 hp-A$ 2267.91
AFDEM4110T---Cast Iron324T96/4840 hp-A$ 13939.93
AFDEM3611T---Cast Iron182T9-8.4/4.23 hp-A$ 2076.60
AFDEM3558T---Cast Iron145T5.8/2.92 hp-A$ 1874.10
AFDEM2333T---Cast Iron254T36.2/18.115 hp-A$ 5665.62
AFDEM3546T3.1 A @ 208 V 3.0 A @ 230 V 1.5 A @ 460 V13.5 LB-FT143TSteel-1.5 A-3520MA$ 1759.60
AFDEM35463.1 A @ 208 V 3.0 A @ 230 V 1.5 A @ 460 V-56Steel-1.5 A-3520MA$ 1735.86
AFDEM3554T4.6 A @ 208 V 4.4 A @ 230 V 2.2 A @ 460 V20.6 LB-FT145TSteel-2.2 A-3526MA$ 1809.88
AFDEM35544.6 A @ 208 V 4.4 A @ 230 V 2.2 A @ 460 V20.6 LB-FT56Steel-2.2 A-3526MA$ 1774.96
AFDEM3610T7.7 A @ 208 V 7.0 A @ 230 V 3.5 A @ 460 V20.5 LB-FT182TSteel-3.5 A-3540MA$ 2152.03
AFDEM3613T11.8 A @ 230 V 5.9 A @ 460 V33.7 LB-FT184TSteel-5.9 A-3630MA$ 2410.37
AFDEM3709T19.4 A @ 208 V 18.0 A @ 230 V 9.0 A @ 460 V40.4 LB-FT213TSteel-9.0 A-3728MA$ 3598.80
AFDEM3711T24.9 A @ 208 V 23.6 A @ 230 V 11.8 A @ 460 V45.7 LB-FT215TSteel-11.8 A-3728MA$ 3647.68
AFDEM2394T38.0 A @ 208 V 35.0 A @ 230 V 17.5 A @ 460 V105 LB-FT254TIron-17.5 A-0930MA$ 6180.94
AFDEM4106T50.0 A @ 208 V 46.0 A @ 230 V 23.0 A @ 460 V111 LB-FT256TIron-23.0 A-0936MA$ 6777.26
AFDEM4107T62.0 A @ 208 V 58.0 A @ 230 V 29.0 A @ 460 V124 LB-FT284TSIron-29.0 A-0946MA$ 8834.32
AFDEM4108T74.0 A @ 208 V 68.0 A @ 230 V 34.0 A @ 460 V173 LB-FT286TSIron-34.0 A-0950MA$ 10475.19
AFDEM4109T100.0 A @ 208 V 92.0 A @ 230 V 46.0 A @ 460 V230 LB-FT324TSIron-46.0 A-1240MA$ 14431.47
AFDEM4114T122.0 A @ 208 V 112.0 A @ 230 V 56.0 A @ 460 V292 LB-FT326TSIron-56.0 A-1252MA$ 15766.56
StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameFrame MaterialFull Load AmpsMotor TypeOutputOverall LengthPrice (inc. GST)
AEGDM3661T8.6 A @ 208 V 8.2 A @ 230 V 4.1 A @ 460 V33.1 LB-FT182TZIron4.1 A0632M3.000 hp16.42"A$ 3164.51
AEGDM3615T13.9 A @ 208 V 13.4 A @ 230 V 6.7 A @ 460 V52.2 LB-FT184TZSteel6.7 A3642M5.000 hp19.05"A$ 3235.71
AEGDM3665T14.0 A @ 208 V 13.2 A @ 230 V 6.6 A @ 460 V53.9 LB-FT184TZIron6.6 A0642M5.000 hp16.42"A$ 3605.76
AEGDM3770T19.8 A @ 208 V 19.0 A @ 230 V 9.5 A @ 460 V57.4 LB-FT213TZIron9.5 A0738M7.500 hp19.45"A$ 4435.33
AEGDM3710T20.0 A @ 208 V 19.0 A @ 230 V 9.5 A @ 460 V-213TZSteel9.5 A3738M7.500 hp20.03"A$ 3982.83
AEGDM3714T25.4 A @ 208 V 24.0 A @ 230 V 12.0 A @ 460 V134 LB-FT215TZSteel12.0 A3752M10.000 hp21.53"A$ 5782.93
AEGDM2333T38.0 A @ 208 V 36.2 A @ 230 V 18.1 A @ 460 V-254TZIron18.1 A0944M15.000 hp24.66"A$ 7802.28
AEGDM2334T52.0 A @ 208 V 48.0 A @ 230 V 24.0 A @ 460 V232 LB-FT256TZIron24.0 A0960M20.000 hp24.66"A$ 8260.33
AEGDM4103T64.0 A @ 208 V 62.0 A @ 230 V 31.0 A @ 460 V262 LB-FT284TZIron31.0 A1054M25.000 hp28.76"A$ 10401.17
AEGDM4104T78.0 A @ 208 V 76.0 A @ 230 V 38.0 A @ 460 V330 LB-FT286TZIron38.0 A1056M30.000 hp28.76"A$ 12192.90
AEGDM4110T102.0 A @ 208 V 96.0 A @ 230 V 48.0 A @ 460 V386 LB-FT324TZIron48.0 A1254M40.000 hp31.28"A$ 16165.98
AEGDM4115T128.0 A @ 208 V 116.0 A @ 230 V 58.0 A @ 460 V396 LB-FT326TZIron58.0 A1272M50.000 hp31.28"A$ 16720.38
StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorRevisionPrice (inc. GST)
ADEL3733TM2858 LB-FT7.5F10.8 Amps7.598APA$ 7255.02
ADEL3737TM39111 LB-FT10H10.5 Amps1096GA$ 8861.90
StyleModelAmpsFrameHPNumber of PolesOutputPower FactorRevisionRPMPrice (inc. GST)
ACHC3413A4.8/2.448Z.2504.2562W1700A$ 932.62
ACHC3525A5.2/2.656Z.506.592B1100A$ 1456.40
ACHC3417A5.6/2.848Z.3306.3367-1100A$ 1269.04
ACHC3416A5.6/2.848Z.3304.3369Z1700A$ 1014.94
BALDOR MOTOR -

Extra High Torque Farm Duty Motors, C-Face Footless, Single Phase

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameHPNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorRevisionPrice (inc. GST)
AVFDL3516TM8.6-8.314.5 LB-FT145TC21.4 Amps299FA$ 3033.46
AVFDL3610TM15.532 LB-FT184TC310.7 Amps376QA$ 4109.42
BVFDL3612TM2343 LB-FT184TC510 Amps588BA$ 5017.91
DAYTON -

General Purpose Farm Duty Motors

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPNameplate RPMNominal EfficiencyPhasePrice (inc. GST)
A48ZJ99564.5-4.5/2.21.5174586.5%1A$ 1179.00
B48ZJ9856H3.4-3.3/1.61172585.5%3A$ 1030.58
BALDOR MOTOR -

Farm Duty Motors, C-Face Footless, Single Phase

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorRevisionPrice (inc. GST)
AVFDL3501M6/32.95 LB-FT.33B2.6 Amps.3360TA$ 1366.97
AVFDL3504M7.4/3.74.13 LB-FT.5B2.8 Amps.566-A$ 1565.70
BVFDL3507M8.8/4.47 LB-FT.75B3.2 Amps.7575-A$ 1822.63
AVFDL3510M11.8/5.97.19 LB-FT1F3.48 Amps178AA$ 2061.11
BVFDL3514M12.4/6.8-6.212.1 LB-FT1.5B1.76 Amps1.596BA$ 2335.07
StyleModelAmpsFrameFull Load AmpsMotor TypeOutputOverall LengthPower FactorService FactorPrice (inc. GST)
AVFDFL3516TM8.9 A @ 208 V 7.9 A @ 230 V145TC7.9 A3535LC2.000 hp14.17"991.15A$ 3033.46
AVFDFL3610TM15.5 A184TC15.5 A3640LC3.000 hp18.05"761A$ 4109.42
AVFDFL3612TM23.0 A184TC23.0 A3646LC5.000 hp18.04"881A$ 5017.91
BALDOR MOTOR -

Grain Dryer/Vane Axial Fan Farm Duty Motors, Three Phase

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueEnclosureFrameHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPrice (inc. GST)
AUCME1538.5-8.2/4.1-TEAO145TZ1.5-3F-1.5-3A$ 1742.85
AUCME314513-12/631.6 LB-FTTEAO143TZ3-4.5H3 Amps3-4.5A$ 1841.99
AUCME75918.8-17/8.5-TEAO184TZ7.5-9.2F-7.5-9.2 AIR OVEA$ 2713.42
AUCME57018/948 LB-FTTEAO184TZ5-7F3.3 Amps5-7A$ 2314.00
BUCM57519/9.540 LB-FTOPAO184TZ5-7.5F4 Amps5-7.5A$ 2182.75
AUCME751023/11.568 LB-FTTEAO184TZ7.5-10F2.7 Amps7.5-10A$ 2713.42
BUCM71325-24/1258 LB-FTOpen184TZ7.5-10B3 Amps7.5-10A$ 2610.05
AUCME101435-33/16.568 LB-FTTEAO215Z10-14F4.7 Amps10-14A$ 3466.12
BUCM101438-36/18-Open215Z10-15F-10-15A$ 3354.41
BALDOR MOTOR -

Farm Duty Motors, Single Phase, Grain Dryer/Vane Axial Fan

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueEnclosureFrameHPInsulationNo-load CurrentOutputPrice (inc. GST)
AUCLE3145----4-1/2 hp / 3 hp---A$ 2580.64
AUCLE15312.511.5 LB-FTTEAO145TZ1.5-3F2.6 Amps1.5-3A$ 2519.59
BUCL314514.3-20-OLC145TZ3-4.5F-3-4.5A$ 2437.27
AUCLE57020.5-27.737.3 LB-FTTEAO182TZ5-7H6 Amps5-7A$ 3141.32
BUCL34522-Open182Z3-4.5F-3-4.5A$ 2538.05
BUCL71031-42-Open182TZ7.5-10F-7.5-10A$ 3216.55
BUCL5703533 LB-FTOPAO182TZ5-7F17.7 Amps5-7A$ 2999.39
BUCL751037-4636 LB-FTOPAO215Z7.5-10.5F25.7 Amps7.5-10.5 AIR OVA$ 4071.11
AUCLE75103841.5 LB-FTTEAO182TZ7.5-10F6.2 Amps7.5-10A$ 3396.85
BUCL101544-55-Open215Z10-15F-10-15A$ 5216.64
AUCLE101546-6196 LB-FTTEAO215Z10-15F17.3 Amps10-15A$ 5263.48
StyleModelAmpsFrameHPOutputPower FactorRevisionTypePrice (inc. GST)
AUCC570019.5-29184TZ5-75-797AA3634CA$ 2688.53
AUCC710028-39184TZ7.5-107.5-1095AA3640CA$ 2953.96
AUCC1015041-57215Z10-1510-1598AD3740CA$ 5584.30
BALDOR MOTOR -

Aeration Fan Farm Duty Motors, Single Phase, Foot Mounted

StyleModelAmpsBreak-down TorqueFrameHPNo-load CurrentOutputPower FactorRevisionPrice (inc. GST)
AAFL3520A11/5.5-56Z.75-.7568WA$ 932.62
AAFL3521A12/6-561-181ABA$ 1098.69
BAFL3524A1514.7 LB-FT145TZ39 Amps3--A$ 1937.61
AAFL3525A16.6/8.35.6 LB-FT561.53.8 Amps1.582-A$ 1420.90
AAFL3522A16.6/8.35.6 LB-FT143TZ1.53.8 Amps1.582ZA$ 1521.70
AAFL3523A23/11.59.5 LB-FT143TZ26.5 Amps282ABA$ 1858.13
LEESON -

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

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPkWNEMA DesignPrice (inc. GST)
A056C17F591356C11/5.4-5.53/40.56LA$ 815.28
B056C17F535856C6.6/3.1-3.31/30.25NA$ 1018.49
C056C17F591256C8.8/4.2-4.41/20.37NA$ 785.39
D056C17F591456C13.4/6.8-6.710.75NA$ 984.57
E056B17F558456HC15.2/8.2-7.61.51.12NA$ 1167.68
WORLDWIDE ELECTRIC -

Integral Farm Duty Motors

StyleModelPrice (inc. GST)
AFD10-18-215TA$ 3140.67
RFQ
BFD10-18-215TCA$ 3271.52
RFQ
CFD2-18-145TA$ 1124.83
RFQ
DFD2-18-182TA$ 1247.49
RFQ
EFD2-18-182TCA$ 1411.20
RFQ
FFD3-18-184TA$ 1484.38
RFQ
GFD3-18-184TCA$ 1546.24
RFQ
HFD5-18-184TA$ 1750.30
RFQ
IFD5-18-184TCA$ 1823.26
RFQ
JFD7.5-18-215TA$ 2694.59
RFQ
KFD7.5-18-215TCA$ 2806.85
RFQ
LFD7.5-18-215TZA$ 2694.59
RFQ
DAYTON -

Aeration Fan Motors

StyleModelFinishFrameFull Load AmpsHPLength Less ShaftMotor Mounting PositionMotor Shaft DesignOverall LengthPrice (inc. GST)
A4K062--------A$ 1506.76
B4K056BG--------A$ 815.06
C4K059Baked Enamel56Z12.4/6.219 15/16"All AngleKeyed12.25"A$ 977.80
D4K057BGBaked Enamel Paint4811.0/5.53/48"All AngleFlat9 9/16"A$ 990.22
E4K058BGBaked Enamel Paint56Z11.0/5.53/48"All AngleKeyed10.375"A$ 898.11
F4K060Baked Enamel Paint143TZ17.4/8.71.510 15/16"HorizontalKeyed13.25"A$ 1216.41
G4K061Baked Enamel Paint143TZ22.2/11.1211.437"HorizontalKeyed13.75"A$ 1497.94
LEESON -

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

StyleModelFrameFull Load AmpsHPLength Less ShaftNominal EfficiencyOverall LengthPrice (inc. GST)
A048S17T366484.1 / 2.51/4, 1/128.5"62%11 1/16"A$ 511.31
B048S17T36548Y5.3 / 2.91/3, 1/88.75"64%11 15/16"A$ 637.47
CENTURY -

Pump Motors

StyleModelFrameFrame MaterialFull Load AmpsHPHzLength Less ShaftMotor ApplicationMotor Shaft DesignPrice (inc. GST)
AH513--------A$ 1054.10
BH740--------A$ 1831.16
CR1102ES--------A$ 1041.49
DH282--------A$ 947.68
EH609ES56C-4.2/2.1A1 1/260 Hz10 3/8"General ApplicationKeyedA$ 1642.22
FH15556JSteel2.6-2.6/1.3A1/260 Hz8 1/2"General Application-A$ 825.93
GH44656JSteel3.4/1.7A3/450/60 Hz9 1/2"General ApplicationThreadedA$ 836.16
HH50656JSteel4.3-4/2A150/60 Hz9 1/4"General ApplicationThreadedA$ 1012.57
IH60756JSteel5.8-5.6/2.8A1 1/260 Hz9 3/4"General ApplicationThreadedA$ 1277.08
JH73356JSteel6.8-6.6/3.3A250/60 Hz10 1/4"General ApplicationThreadedA$ 1572.01
KH73456JSteel9.8-9.6/4.8A360 Hz10 1/4"General ApplicationThreadedA$ 1734.79
LB586L56HCZRolled Steel4.8-4.5A160 Hz10 7/64"Farm Duty-A$ 1307.72

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

Baldor Super-E & 1 ph Farm Duty Motors

Century Motors

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.