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Low-Voltage DC Motor Speed Controls (12 & 24V) for PMDC Gearmotors and Motors

Low-Voltage DC Motor Speed Controls (12 & 24V) for PMDC Gearmotors and Motors

Bodine Electric Company developed four new stock models to provide simple and reliable speed control for low-voltage 12 or 24V PMDC gearmotor and motor applications (up to 1/3 HP / 250 Watts). The controls utilize pulse width modulation (PWM) technology to insure quiet operation, low operating temperature and optimal brush life. The controls feature five trim pots to



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Design Tips for Gearmotor Applications

Design Tips for Gearmotor Applications

To select the best gearmotor for an application, one must go into more detail than just selecting the best suitable output speed and torque. Here are five criteria you should consider. 1. Gearmotor Mounting Orientation Gearmotors are typically designed to be mounted with the gearbox level with the motor, and with the drive shaft in



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New 12 And 24 Volt Brushless DC Speed Controls

New 12 And 24 Volt Brushless DC Speed Controls

The new type ABL-3906C low-voltage brushless DC controls provide variable speed control for BLDC (ECM) gearmotors and motors. The controls operate from a DC power supply or from a battery (12 VDC or 24 VDC, depending on the control model). They are ideal for portable or remote applications where connection to an AC line is not



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Selecting Fractional Horsepower (FHP) Gearmotors for Long-Life Applications

Selecting Fractional Horsepower (FHP) Gearmotors for Long-Life Applications

Buyers should first decide what kind of operating life is needed. If durability is not an issue, or if the duty is so intermittent that even a short-life (“throw-away”) motor will translate into years of operation, then you’ll want to go with the best price. But if product quality and reputation depends on reliability and



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Measuring Armature Circuit Resistance in a PMDC Motor

Measuring Armature Circuit Resistance in a PMDC Motor

Application Notes & Gearmotor Tips: When a permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motor fails to operate properly, or fails to run at all, one sensible troubleshooting step is to measure the winding resistance to determine if there’s an open circuit or a short circuit, either between turns of the same winding, between two windings in the



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What does IR Compensation mean, and what is it used for?

What does IR Compensation mean, and what is it used for?

The IR compensation method is used to provide the speed regulation in our DC motor speed controls. When the load of a PMDC motor increases, the amount of current that the motor draws also increases. Per the performance characteristics of permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors, an increase in load will cause a decrease in speed, because



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What is an AC Torque Motor? When do I use one?

What is an AC Torque Motor? When do I use one?

Bodine Electric offers AC induction motors that are impedance protected – we call these types of motors AC Torque Motors.  These motors are ideal for tensioning applications because they can operate in stall mode without overheating.  Torque motors feature: Higher starting torque at lower speed and lower running torque. What does “impedance protection” mean? It



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Load Testing with Gearmotors -- Know Your Current, Know Your Load

Load Testing with Gearmotors — Know Your Current, Know Your Load

Load Testing a Drive Application with a Brushless DC Gearmotor and Control    By Eman Elashye When designing a new piece of equipment that uses motors or gearmotors, design engineers must calculate how much motor torque will be needed to drive their application load. If the gearmotor or motor is undersized and too small, the product



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Considerations for Traction Motor Applications -- AC, BLDC or PMDC Motors

Considerations for Traction Motor Applications — AC, BLDC or PMDC Motors

  A ”traction motor” is a motor or gearmotor used in a traction application. Golf carts, electric vehicles, locomotives, lift trucks, etc. Often “traction motors” also have mounting features, temperature sensors, wiring terminals that are useful in mounting the motors in a vehicle. They may also have a higher level of environmental protection against dust



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2012 Standard Products Catalog

2012 Standard Products Catalog “S-17a” from Bodine Electric Company

The updated Catalog “S-17a” is now available for download! We completely redesigned our standard product catalog to make it even easier for you to find the right gearmotor or drive system for your application. Designed as a print companion to our web site, it features detailed specifications for over 1,200 AC induction, permanent magnet DC



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