1 Horsepower Electric Motors
Horsepower is a basic unit of energy output, most commonly assigned to engines, trains, and other machines that exert force. The name originates in the mid-1800’s, when a man named James Scott used the term in his marketing of steam engines, to help people understand the engine’s power when compared to draft horses, a commonly understood measure of energy during that time. This terminology has lasted to modern times, when most modern cars have between 125 and 200 horsepower, while high performance cars have a force potential of 400 horsepower or more. 1 horsepower (1 HP) electric motors are usually used to power slow moving vehicles, like tractors and other agricultural equipment, and high-power tools and appliances, like table saws and pool pumps.
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Applications of 1 Horsepower Electric Motors
1 HP electric motors have many applications in gas and oil and mining, agriculture and agribusiness, water and wastewater, aggregate and cement, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and pulp and paper industries. 1 HP electric motors are able to reach all of these markets through the strength of their low-voltage capabilities.
Characteristics of 1 Horsepower Electric Motors
In addition to horsepower, electrical, mechanical, and performance characteristics help decide the application options of 1 HP electric motors.
Variable electrical characteristics of 1 HP electric motors include:
- Base Speed
- Standard Voltage
- Phase/Base Frequency (Hz)
- Service Factor
- Design Code From NEMA
- Insulation Class
- Insulation System
- Duty Cycle
- Thermal Protection
Variable mechanical characteristics include:
- Mounting Frame Size
- Enclosure
- Frame Material
- End Bracket Material
- Junction Box Material
- Fan Guard Material
- Lead Determination
- Standard Mounting
- Drive End Shaft Slinger
- Paint
- Bearings
- Grease
- Standard Junction Box Assembly Position
Variable performance characteristics include:
- Constant Torque Speed Range
- Variable Torque Speed Range
- Constant Horsepower Speed Range
- Temperature Rise
- Encoder Provisions
1 Horsepower Electric Motor Design and Customization
Frame material is generally a type or grade of steel, such as rolled steel or 304 stainless steel. End bracket material has a few more options, including aluminum, cast iron, and 304 stainless steel. Junction boxes and fan guards may both be made of steel or 304 stainless steel. Finally, fan material may be plastic, polypropylene plastic, or heat-resistant polyethylene. Bearings of 1 HP electric motors are usually ball bearings, and grease options may include Mobil Polyrex EM and Korschun lithium-based.
Examples of standard mounting options include:
- C-Face With a Removable Base
- Rigid
- C-Face With a Removable Rigid Base
- C-Face With a Rigid Base
- C-Face With Round Body