GE Vertical Motors
GE designs its vertical motors to deliver dependable and efficient performance in settings where it is necessary to mount motors vertically. These motors are used all over the world but primarily in North America, for industrial plants such as water and wastewater, petrochemicals, and some types of power plants—when it is necessary to lift something straight up. That's usually for pumping water or some other fluid, but it can also be for lifting air via fans.
What makes GE vertical motors so distinct and reliable is not just that they're put together well; it's also the kind of stuff from which they're constructed. These motors are built to last, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a motor of this sort that doesn't contain the sort of high-quality components—materials, by and large—that we've come to expect from a product that carries the GE name, especially when it comes to performance in outdoors or any other place where moisture, dust, and a whole host of corrosive elements are the rule and not the exception.
GE makes a variety of vertical motors that perform reliably across the power spectrum, and across a number of different applications, too. And within those applications, the motors we supply are compatible with many different types of driven equipment. In providing vertical solid-shaft, vertical hollow-shaft, and vertical P-base motors, we have you covered.
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FAQs
Does GE have a totally enclosed fan cooled motor with an insulation system for pump applications?
Yes, GE offers totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motors with advanced insulation systems designed specifically for pump applications that provides reliability and efficiency.
What frame size is available for GE vertical hollow shaft motors?
GE vertical hollow shaft motors are available in a range of frame sizes, typically from 182 through 9608.
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.