All Motors
Baldor-Reliance electric motors are suitable for a wide range of applications, including manufacturing, agriculture, HVAC, and more. Their motors are built to withstand harsh industrial environments and can last for many years with proper maintenance.
GE Motors product line includes industrial motors, energy-efficient motors for HVAC systems, and specialty motors for specific applications, all designed with advanced technology to meet the demanding needs of modern industry.
Nidec motors include small precision motors for electronic devices, standard industrial motors for machinery and automation, and specialized motors for automotive applications.
North American Electric, Inc (NAE) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, including AC motors, DC motors, and specialty motors for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. NAE offers a wide range of electric motors in various sizes and power ranges, including general-purpose motors, severe-duty motors, washdown-duty motors, and explosion-proof motors.
Schneider Electric motor lineup includes various types, such as servo motors and variable speed drives, engineered to deliver precise control and integration with automation systems, making them suitable for complex machinery and process control applications.
Tatung Motors produces three-phase motors, which come in a range of sizes and power outputs, from small motors for electric scooters and bicycles to larger motors for electric motorcycles and other vehicles.
Toshiba motors are available in both low and medium voltage and are known as some of the toughest motors on the market. Toshiba motors come in a variety of types and sizes, including AC motors, DC motors, and synchronous motors.
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Motor Starters
Motor starters safely start and stop a motor in industrial applications. They are designed with a contactor, overload and circuit protection. They are used when basic motor control is required, where torque on the motor is not a concern and speed control is not needed. The advantages of motor starters include: lower cost, allows for remote operation, allows for monitoring of motor state (with the use of auxiliary contacts) and they are safe and efficient. The disadvantages include: high inrush current that can cause fuses to blow and breakers to trip if the inrush is too high, and the starter will allow a full torque to start the motor which can cause the motor to ramp up to full speed very quickly potentially causing the motor to wear and degrade prematurely.
Soft Starters
Soft starters protect motors from inrush current by gently ramping up the motor to full speed. They provide all of the same functions as a traditional motor starter. The advantages of soft starters include: they are less expensive than a VFD when only startup control is needed, they are a smaller system than a VFD where space is a concern and they prevent unwanted torque upon startup, prolonging the life of the motor. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive than a traditional motor starter and they do not allow for full speed control.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) allow for the slow ramp up of a motor during startup and the slowing down of the motor during shutdown. They also allow for full speed control during the entire run cycle of the motor. VFDs provide the same functions as both the traditional motor starters and soft starters. The advantages of VFDs include: full speed control (start, stop and in-between), more custom control and monitoring, energy savings due to efficient motor usage and less wear and tear on the motors. The disadvantages include: they are more expensive and larger than other motor control options and they generate heat that may require fans or AC units.