Motors

Motors

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Motors

A measure of an insulation system's resistance. This is usually measured in megohms and tested by passing a high voltage at low current through the motor windings and measuring the resistance of the ...

Motor

Electrical equipment; Motors

A device that takes electrical energy and converts it into mechanical energy to turn a shaft.

Multi-speed motors

Electrical equipment; Motors

A motor wound in such a way that varying connexions at the starter can change the speed to a predetermined speed. The most common multi-speed motor is a two speed although three- and four-speeds are ...

Nameplate

Electrical equipment; Motors

The plate on the outside of the motor describing the motor, HP, voltage, RPM's, efficiency, design, enclosure, etc.

Oil mist lubrication-dry sump

Electrical equipment; Motors

A method for lubricating anti-friction bearings which utilises oil dispersed on an air stream. The mist is exhausted from the bearing housing so as not to permit oil to accumulate.

Oil mist lubrication-wet sump

Electrical equipment; Motors

Similar to Oil Mist Lubrication - Dry Sump, except that a pool of oil is developed in the bearing chamber. This oil pool will continue to supply oil to the bearing in the event that the oil mist is ...