North American Electric Motors
North American Electric (NAE) motors have a reputation for being some of the most reliable and long-lasting in the field. In a number of industrial and commercial settings, they have been run hard and long, and have almost always come through with flying colors. They have performed admirably, for example, in massive pumps that drive the flow of cooling water through nuclear power plants. In these, as in other settings, the motors' high "efficiency" has been an attractive feature.
There are many different setups of NAE motors. They can run on either single-phase or three-phase power, depending on what is needed. These are really solid motors that are good for all kinds of conditions. They're used in a lot of different places for a lot of different reasons. Whether it's for a simple conveyor belt or a complex piece of machinery, these motors are great to have on hand when you need something that's going to work the way you want it to work.
The design of North American Electric motors takes into account the need for energy efficiency. These motors are constructed not just to satisfy but also to exceed the NEMA Premium Efficiency standards. And the payback is in the energy saved over the service life of the base motors, which, by the way, were already built to last.
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FAQs
Which of Nidec's high performance electric motors comes with shaft mount gear reducers and advanced motor controls on the motor control panels and has multiple shipping locations?
Nidec's U.S. Motors brand offers the TITAN® series of high-performance electric motors, which come with shaft mount gear reducers and advanced motor controls on the motor control panels.
Which Nidec motor would be best for a gas pumping operation in the oil and gas market?
The Nidec U.S. Motors® brand's TITAN® TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) motor, known for its durability and efficiency in harsh environments, would be best for a gas pumping operation in the oil and gas market.
Motor Starters, Soft Starters & VFDs
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.