| Industrial electric motors are relevant components in | | | | while rotating. Most appliances make use of this type |
| order to convert electrical energy into mechanical | | | | of motor. |
| energy. They function after magnetic fields interact | | | | The last category, which is the AC synchronous, is |
| with conductors that carry current. With the use of a | | | | highly favored because the rotation synchronizes well |
| generator, the process may be reversed, that is, | | | | with frequency and the alternator has a long life. |
| mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy. | | | | However, it is more expensive than the other types. |
| There are a number of applications for industrial | | | | Tape drives, audio turntables and clocks are its most |
| electric motors. Included in the list are industrial fans | | | | common applications. |
| or blowers, pumps and power tools. They are also | | | | Direct Current Motors |
| relevant for the functioning of household appliances | | | | Direct current motors or DC motors are electric |
| as well as computer drives. It operates in two ways: | | | | motors that basically run through the help of direct |
| first, with the use of a battery; or from alternating | | | | current. Just like the AC motors, it has three types, |
| current. Below are some types to take note of. | | | | namely the stepper DC, brushless DC and brushed |
| Alternating Current Motors | | | | DC. The stepper DC's advantages are its precise |
| Alternating current motors or AC motors are | | | | positioning and its capacity to withstand rotating |
| industrial electric motors sub-classified into other | | | | force. However, its drawback is the fact that it |
| forms: AC induction shaded pole; AC induction | | | | requires a controller. |
| split-phase capacitor; and AC synchronous. Of these | | | | Applications include floppy drives. |
| three types, the AC induction is the least expensive | | | | As for the brushless and brushed DC, some points of |
| despite its long life and high power capacities. The | | | | comparison are noted. A brushless DC motor has a |
| main disadvantage of this type however is it has the | | | | longer lifespan and requires lower maintenance. When |
| tendency to slip while rotating plus it has a low | | | | compared to the brushed DC, it requires higher initial |
| rotating force. The most common applications are | | | | investment and it can only run with the help of a |
| fans. | | | | controller. These two industrial electric motors have |
| With AC induction split-phase capacitors, high power | | | | several applications: hard drives, DVD players and |
| is guaranteed. The rotating force is also higher than | | | | electric vehicles for brushless DC; and treadmill and |
| the first AC motor category. However, just like the | | | | automotive starters for brushed DC. |
| AC induction shaded pole, it has the tendency to slip | | | | |