We supply a wide range of different types of motors including synchronous and asynchronous AC motors, brushed and brushless DC motors, and EC motors
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Motors
What are the different types of Motors?
AC Motors (Alternating Current)
Synchronous Motors:
Excited Synchronous Motor: Requires a separate DC supply for the rotor.
Reluctance Motor: Uses magnetic reluctance to generate torque.
Hysteresis Motor: Utilizes hysteresis in the rotor material for smooth operation.
Asynchronous (Induction) Motors:
Squirrel Cage Induction Motor: Commonly used due to its simplicity and durability
Slip Ring (Wound Rotor) Induction Motor: Allows for control of the rotor resistance
DC Motors (Direct Current)
Brushed DC Motors:
Series Wound DC Motor: High starting torque, used in traction applications.
Shunt Wound DC Motor: Constant speed, used in applications requiring stable speed.
Compound Wound DC Motor: Combines series and shunt characteristics.
Brushless DC Motors:
Permanent Magnet DC Motor (PMDC): Uses permanent magnets for the rotor.
Coreless or Ironless DC Motors: Lightweight and efficient
EC Motors (Electronically Commutated)
Energy Efficiency: EC motors consume less power compared to traditional AC motors, making them ideal for HVAC systems and industrial applications.
Brushless Design: Unlike conventional DC motors, EC motors use electronic commutation instead of carbon brushes, reducing wear and maintenance.
Integrated Electronics: They have built-in controllers that optimize performance and allow for variable speed control.
Compact & Versatile: EC motors are commonly used in fans, pumps, refrigeration systems, and ventilation units
What Do We Supply?
We supply a wide range of motors for a variety of applications. These include:
AC Motors
DC Bushless Motors
DC Brush Motors
EC Brushless Motors
High-power Density Motors
Stepper Motors
Servo Motors
Why Choose E. Preston?
Since our inception in 1980, our business focus has been on providing two things: a reputation for outstanding customer service, and an unbeatable range and stock of electrical and electronic components.
We feel we have achieved that at E Preston, and that probably explains our company growth over the years. We do not want to become complacent though, and we always work hard to exceed customers’ expectations when they deal with us, if we can.
Our service is unashamedly a little old fashioned, ensuring we follow up on promises to customers, and phoning back when we said we were going to. We also do our best to ensure the customer receives their order next day. You can also talk to us about flexible payment terms, if needed.
Please contact us if you need technical assistance about them or any of our products – our team of expert operatives will be happy to help.
IP67 Enclosures designed for use with control switches and electronic equipment. Available with lids that have pre-moulded cut-outs, Bulgin's waterproof junction boxes accept industry standard 22mm switches and bases with M20 threaded cut-outs to suit standard cable glands.
With robust ABS plastic, these IP rated waterproof and dustproof plastic enclosures are ideal solutions for providing protection to electronic components and systems that are exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
Features:
IP67 rated, dust and waterproof for short-term submersion to 1m depth
ABS - UL94HB rated
Threaded M20 knock-outs, premoulded areas that can be pushed out for use with M20 size cable glands
Plastic lid fixing screws, corrosion resistant
Captive lid screws, standard on all lids
Additional pre-drilled 22mm holes in the lid may be specified, suitable for standard switches and indicators
PCB mounting, mounting posts and slots for PCB as standard
Self tapping screw fixing, standard feature
Transparent top cover, available in clear and smoke grey
Accessories: - Wall mounting brackets - Combifoot - TS32 & TS35 din rail mounting - M20 cable glands for use in knock-outs
Eaton Moeller Series - SPPVT2/T12 xPole Surge Protection
The plug-in surge arresters SPPVT2 and SPPVT12 are developed especially for photovoltaic applications. They protect the installations against transient overvoltages that can be induced by direct or indirect lightning strikes.
SPPVT12: Homes with rooftop solar PV installations represent an additional vulnerability that requires surge protection. Usually this requires Type 1/2 combinations, for DC protection - based on whether the building has also a requirement for an external lightning protection system. SPPVT12 is developed especially for photovoltaic applications and protects the installations against transient overvoltages induced by direct lightning strikes.
SPPVT2: Type 2 PV surge protection is required, when there is no risk for direct lightning strikes but indirect surges can occur. SPPVT2 protects the inverter and installations against transient overvoltage due to switching and indirect lightning strikes.
These surge arresters are suitable for a wide range of surge protection in a large number of systems.