Advantages of AC Motors (2)
The most common and simple industrial motor is the three phase AC induction motor. This ac induction motor is sometimes known as the "squirrel cage" motor. Substantial information can be found about any motor by checking the nameplate of ac motor.
Below are advantages of ac induction motors used in the indstry.
4. Easily Found Replacements of AC motors
The wide use of AC motors has resulted in easily found replacements. And many manufacturers adhere to either European (metric) or American (NEMA) standards. (For Replacement Motors)
5. Variety of Mounting Styles
AC Motors are available in many different mounting styles, such as:
a) Foot Mount
b) C-Face
c) Large Flange
d) Vertical
e) Specialty
6. Many Different Environmental Enclosures
Because of the wide range of environments in which people want to use motors, the AC motors have been adapted by providing a wide range of enclosures:
a) ODP - Open Drip Proof
b) TEFC - Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled
c) TEAO - Totally Enclosed Air Over
d) TEBC - Totally Enclosed Blower Cooled
e) TENV - Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated
f) TEWC - Totally Enclosed Water Cooled
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