The standard definition for an Induction Motor is an electric motor that uses and is driven by alternating current. The Induction Motor is used in the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is made from utilizing the force that is exerted by the rotating magnetic fields produced by the alternating current that flows through coils. The Induction Motor is made up of two components. These Induction Motor components are the stationary stator that is on the outside and has coils supplied with AC current, and the inside rotor that is attached to the output shaft.

The Induction Motor comes in two different types known as Induction and Synchronous. These Induction Motor types are determined by which rotor is used in the construction.

Induction Motor
Induction Motor products can be referred to as synchronous motors or rotating transformers. This type of Induction Motor uses electromagnetic induction to power the rotating device which is usually the shaft. The rotor in Induction Motor products typically turns slower than the frequency that is supplied to it. Induced current is what causes the magnetic field that envelops the rotor of these motors. This Induction Motor can come in one or three phases.

Synchronous AC Motor
The Synchronous Motor is typically an Induction Motor that has its rotor spinning at the same rate as the alternating current that is being supplied to it. The rotor can also turn at a sub multiple of the current it is supplied. Slip rings or a permanent magnet supplied with current is what generates the magnetic field around the rotor.

The Induction Motor is a reasonable cost effective solution to your application needs. The construction materials along with how the motor is designed make Induction Motor products an affordable solution. The Induction Motor operates with a rotating magnetic field and does not use brushes. This enables the cost of the motor to be lower and eliminates a piece of your motor that wears over time. Induction Motor products do not require a driver to operate. This saves initial setup costs. Today's manufacturing processes makes producing Induction Motor products easier and quicker than ever. The stator is made out of thin laminations that can be pressed or punched out of a machine. Many other parts can be quickly made and perfected saving both time and money.

Induction Motor products have two options for feedback controls. These options are either an Induction Motor resolver or an Induction Motor encoder. Both the Induction Motor resolver and the Induction Motor encoder can sense direction, speed, and the position of the output shaft. While both the Induction Motor resolver and Induction Motor encoder offer the same solution in multiple applications, they are greatly different.

Induction Motor resolvers use a second set of stator coils called the transformer to provoke rotor voltages across an air gap. Since the resolver lacks electronic components, it is very tough with a large temperature range. The Induction Motor resolver is also naturally shock resistant due to how it is designed which makes it most likely used in harsh environments.

The Induction Motor optical encoder uses a shutter that rotates to disrupt a beam of light that crosses the air gap between a light source and the photo detector. The rotating of the shutter over time causes wear on the encoder. This wear reduces the durability and dependably of the optical encoder.

The type of application being run will establish whether a resolver or an encoder is needed. Induction Motor encoders are easier to implement and are more exact so they should be the primary preference for any application. A resolver should only be chosen if the durability needs and the environment in which it will be used requires it.

Induction Motors have been in the industry for over 20 years now. The idea behind the Induction Motor came from Nikola Telsa in the 1880's. Nikola Telsa stated that motors do not need brushes for the rotor to commutate. He said they could be induced by a rotating magnetic field. Nikola Telsa identified the use of alternating current which induced rotating magnetic fields. Telsa filed the U.S. patent number 416,194 for his work on the Induction Motor. This type of motor is what we call a 3 Phase Induction motor today.

The Induction Motor has made a name for itself by having a simple design, being easy to use, having a simple rugged construction and being cost effective for many different applications. Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to build up Telsa's idea and have allowed a great versatility in the speed control of the 3 Phase Induction Motor. From a simple phase control to more robust closed loop systems that use vector oriented field controls; the Induction Motor has advanced over the last one hundred and twenty years.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the Induction Motor. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables.

The Induction Motor brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an Induction Motor. The Induction Motor brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring.

The Induction Motor Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The Induction Motor clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with an Induction Motor when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. Induction Motor clutches also help prevent large current spikes.

Induction Motor Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger 3 Phase induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for an Induction Motor. The types are internal and external fans. Induction Motor fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. Induction Motor cables can be custom made with the supplied Induction Motor connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

Anaheim Automation offers a wide selection of options to customize your Induction Motor. The options available to customize include but are not limited to: shaft, brake, mounting dimensions, speed, and torque. Please feel free to give Anaheim Automation a call for any custom applications in which Induction Motor products are required.

Engineers appreciate that Anaheim Automation’s AC Induction Motor product line can answer their desire for creativity, flexibility and system efficiency. Buyers appreciate the simplicity of the "one-stop shop," and the cost savings of a custom AC Induction Motor design, while engineers are pleased with Anaheim Automation's dedicated involvement in their specific system requirements.

Anaheim Automation’s standard AC Induction Motor product line is a cost-effective solution, in that they are known for their rugged construction and excellent performance. A considerable size of its sales growth has resulted from dedicated engineering, friendly customer service and professional application assistance, often surpassing the customer's expectations for fulfilling their custom requirements. While a good portion of Anaheim Automation's AC Induction Motor sales involves special, custom, or private-labeling requirements, the company takes pride in its standard stock base located in Anaheim, California, USA. To make customization of a AC Induction Motor affordable, a minimum quantity and/or a Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) fee is required. Contact the factory for details, should you require a custom AC Induction Motor in your motion control system design. All Sales for a customized or modified AC Induction Motor are Non-Cancelable-Non-Returnable, and a NCNR Agreement must be signed by the customer, per each request. All Sales, including a customized AC Motor, are made pursuant to Anaheim Automation’s standard Terms and Conditions, and are in lieu of any other expressed or implied terms, including but not limited to any implied warranties.

Anaheim Automation's customers for the AC Induction Motor product line are diverse: companies operating or designing automated machinery or processes that involve food, cosmetics or medical packaging, labeling or tamper-evident requirements, assembly, conveyor, material handling, robotics, special filming and projection effects, medical diagnostics, inspection and security devices, pump flow control, metal fabrication (CNC machinery), and equipment upgrades. Many OEM customers request that we “private-label” the AC Motor, so that their customers stay loyal to them for servicing, replacements and repairs.

PLEASE NOTE: Technical assistance regarding its AC Induction Motor product line, as well as all the products manufactured or distributed by Anaheim Automation, is available at no charge. This assistance is offered to help the customer in choosing Anaheim Automation products for a specific application. However, any selection, quotation, or application suggestion for a AC Motor, or any other product, offered from Anaheim Automation’s staff, its' representatives or distributors, are only to assist the customer. In all cases, determination of fitness of the custom AC Induction Motor in a specific system design is solely the customers' responsibility. While every effort is made to offer solid advice regarding the AC Induction Motor product line, as well as other motion control products, and to produce technical data and illustrations accurately, such advice and documents are for reference only, and subject to change without notice.

The following environmental and safety considerations must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of an AC Induction Motor system. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the AC Motor. Please note that even a well-built AC Induction Motor operated and installed improperly, can be hazardous. Precaution must be observed by the user with respect to the load and operating environment. The customer is ultimately responsible for the proper selection, installation, and operation of an AC Motor.

The atmosphere in which an AC Induction Motor is used must be conducive to good general practices of electrical/electronic equipment. Do not operate the AC Induction Motor system in the presence of flammable gases, dust, oil, vapor or moisture. For outdoor use, the AC Induction Motor must be protected from the elements by an adequate cover, while still providing adequate air flow and cooling. Moisture may cause an electrical shock hazard and/or induce system breakdown. Due consideration should be given to the avoidance of liquids and vapors of any kind. Contact the factory should your application require specific IP ratings. It is wise to install the AC Induction Motor in an environment which is free from condensation, electrical noise, vibration and shock.

Additionally, it is preferable to work with the AC Induction Motor system in a non-static protective environment. Exposed circuitry should always be properly guarded and/or enclosed to prevent unauthorized human contact with live circuitry. No work should be performed while power is applied.

Do NOT plug in or unplug when power is ON. Wait for at least 5 minutes before doing inspection work on the AC Induction Motor system after turning power OFF, because even after the power is turned off, there will still be some electrical energy remaining in the capacitors of the internal circuit of the AC Induction Motor system.

Plan the installation of the AC Induction Motor in a system design that is free from debris, such as metal debris from cutting, drilling, tapping, and welding, or any other foreign material that could come in contact with system’s circuitry. Failure to prevent debris from entering the AC Induction Motor system can result in damage and/or shock.

The following information is intended as a general guideline for the installation and mounting of the AC Induction Motor system. WARNING - Dangerous voltages capable of causing injury or death may be present in the AC Induction Motor system. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting during installation, set-up, and operation. It is very important that the wiring of the AC Induction Motor be taken into consideration upon installation and mounting. Subpanels installed inside the enclosure for mounting system components, must be a flat, rigid surface that will be free from shock, vibration, moisture, oil, vapors, or dust. Remember that the AC Induction Motor will produce heat during work, therefore, heat dissipation should be considered in designing the system layout. Size the enclosure so as not to exceed the maximum ambient temperature rating. It is recommended that the AC Induction Motor be mounted in position as to provide adequate airflow. The AC Induction Motor should be mounted in a stable fashion, secured tightly.

NOTE: There should be a minimum of 10mm between the AC Induction Motor and any other devices mounted in the system/electric panel or cabinet.

NOTE: In order to comply with UL and CE requirements, the AC Induction Motor system must be grounded in a grounded conducive enclosure offering protection as defined in standard EN 60529 (IEC 529) to IP55 such that they are not accessible to the operator or unskilled person. As with any moving part in a system, the AC Induction Motor should be kept out of the reach of the operator. A NEMA 4X enclosure exceeds those requirements providing protection to IP66. To improve the bond between the power rail and the subpanel, construct your subpanel out of zinc-plated (paint-free) steel. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that the AC Induction Motor system be protected against electrical noise interferences. Noise from signal wires can cause mechanical vibration and malfunctions.

The following information is intended as a general guideline for wiring of the Anaheim Automation AC Induction Motor product line. Be aware that when you route power and signal wiring on a machine or system, radiated noise from the nearby relays, transformers, and other electronic devices can be inducted into the AC Induction Motor and encoder signals, input/output communications, and other sensitive low voltage signals. This can cause systems faults.

WARNING - Dangerous voltages capable of causing injury or death, may be present in the AC Induction Motor system. Use extreme caution when handling, wiring, testing, and adjusting during installation, set-up, tuning, and operation. Don’t make extreme adjustments or changes to the AC Induction Motor system parameters, which can cause mechanical vibration and result in failure and/or loss. Once the AC Induction Motor system is wired, do not run by switching On/Off the power supply directly. Frequent power On/Off switching will cause fast aging of the system components, which will reduce the lifetime of AC Induction Motor system.
Strictly comply with the following rules:

• Follow the Wiring Diagram with each AC Induction Motor
• Route high-voltage power cables separately from low-voltage power cables
• Segregate input power wiring and AC Induction Motor power cables from control wiring and induction motor feedback cables. Maintain this separation throughout the wire run.
• Use shielded cable for power wiring and provide a grounded 360 degree clamp termination to the enclosure wall. Allow room on the sub-panel for wire bends.
• Make all cable routes as short as possible
NOTE: Factory made cables are recommended for use in our AC Induction Motor systems. These cables are purchased separately, and are designed to minimize EMI. These cables are recommended over customer-built cables to optimize system performance and to provide additional safety for the AC Induction Motor system and the user.

WARNING - To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, perform all mounting and wiring of the AC Induction Motor prior to applying power. Once power is applied, connection terminals may have voltage present.

Engineers appreciate that Anaheim Automation’s Induction Motor product line can answer their desire for creativity, flexibility and system efficiency. Buyers appreciate the simplicity of the "one-stop shop," and the cost savings of a custom Induction Motor design, while engineers are pleased with Anaheim Automation's dedicated involvement in their specific system requirements.

Anaheim Automation’s standard Induction Motor product line is a cost-effective solution, in that they are known for their rugged construction and excellent performance. A considerable size of its sales growth has resulted from dedicated engineering, friendly customer service and professional application assistance, often surpassing the customer's expectations for fulfilling their custom requirements. While a good portion of Anaheim Automation's Induction Motor sales involves special, custom, or private-labeling requirements, the company takes pride in its standard stock base located in Anaheim, California, USA. To make customization of a Induction Motor affordable, a minimum quantity and/or a Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) fee is required. Contact the factory for details, should you require custom Induction Motor in your motion control system design. All Sales for a customized or modified Induction Motor are Non-Cancelable-Non-Returnable, and a NCNR Agreement must be signed by the customer, per each request. All Sales, including a customized Motor, are made pursuant to Anaheim Automation’s standard Terms and Conditions, and are in lieu of any other expressed or implied terms, including but not limited to any implied warranties.

Anaheim Automation's customers for the Induction Motor product line are diverse: companies operating or designing automated machinery or processes that involve food, cosmetics or medical packaging, labeling or tamper-evident requirements, assembly, conveyor, material handling, robotics, special filming and projection effects, medical diagnostics, inspection and security devices, pump flow control, metal fabrication (CNC machinery), and equipment upgrades. Many OEM customers request that we “private-label” the AC Motor, so that their customers stay loyal to them for servicing, replacements and repairs. PLEASE NOTE: Technical assistance regarding its Induction Motor product line, as well as all the products manufactured or distributed by Anaheim Automation, is available at no charge. This assistance is offered to help the customer in choosing Anaheim Automation products for a specific application. However, any selection, quotation, or application suggestion for a AC Motor, or any other product, offered from Anaheim Automation’s staff, its' representatives or distributors, are only to assist the customer. In all cases, determination of fitness of the custom Induction Motor in a specific system design is solely the customers' responsibility. While every effort is made to offer solid advice regarding the Induction Motor product line, as well as other motion control products, and to produce technical data and illustrations accurately, such advice and documents are for reference only, and subject to change without notice.

The fundamental operation of an Induction Motor relies on the principles of magnetism. The simple Induction Motor contains a coil of wire and two fixed magnets surrounding a shaft. When an electric (AC) charge is applied to the coil of wire, it becomes an electromagnet, generating a magnetic field. Simply described, when the magnets interact, the shaft and the coil of wires begin to rotate, operating the induction motor.

Typically, the Induction Motor consists of two main components: the stator and the rotor. The stator is the stationary part of the Induction motor, consisting of several thin laminations wound with an insulated wire, forming the core.

The rotor is connected to the output shaft on the inside. The most common type of rotor used in an Induction Motor is the squirrel cage rotor, named after its resemblance to rodent exercise wheels. The stator mounts inside the Induction motor’s enclosure, with the rotor mounted inside, and a gap separating the two from touching each other. The enclosure is the motor’s frame, containing two bearing houses.

Induction Motor Advantages and Disadvantages
The most common and simple industrial motor is the three-phase induction motor, sometimes shortened to AC Motor. Pertinent information can be found about the induction motor by checking the nameplate.

Advantages of Using an Induction Motor

• The Induction Motor is of a simple design
   • The simple design induction motors: Simply stated, a series of three windings in the exterior stator section with a simple rotating section (rotor). The changing field caused by the 50 or 60 Hertz AC line voltage causes the AC motor rotor to rotate around the axis of the motor.
   • The speed of AC induction motors will depend upon these three variables:
      1. The fixed number of winding sets (poles) built into induction motors, which determines the motor's base speed.
      2. The frequency of the AC line voltage. Variable speed drives change this frequency to change the speed of induction motors.
      3. The amount of torque loading on induction motors, causes slipping.
• The Induction Motor is of a low cost construction

The induction motor has the advantage of being the lowest cost motor. The AC induction motor is the perfect for applications requiring more than about 1/2 hp (325 watts) of power. This is due to the simple design of the induction motor. For this reason, the AC induction motor is generally preferred for fixed-speed applications, such as in industrial applications and for commercial and domestic applications where AC line power can be easily attached. Over 90% of all induction motors are AC considered an induction motor. They are found in air conditioners, washers, dryers, industrial machinery, fans, blowers, vacuum cleaners, and many, many other applications.

• The Induction Motor operates reliably
The very simple design and construction of the induction motor causes them to be extremely reliable and are considered to be low maintenance. Unlike DC Brush Induction Motors, there are no brushes to replace. If an Induction Motor is used in the appropriate environment, protected by an enclosure, an induction motor can expect to replace the bearings after several years of continuous operation. If the application is well designed in a protective environment, an AC induction motor may not require the bearings to be replaced for more than 10 years.

• Easily Found Replacements
The wide use of the induction motor in many different industries has resulted in easily found replacements for existing equipment repairs and/or upgrades. Many manufacturers adhere to either European (metric) or American (NEMA) standards.
• The Induction Motor is made by many manufacturers, so it is relatively easy to obtain replacements (for basically the same motor)
• The Induction Motor is designed in a variety of mounting styles (dependent upon the motor manufacturer). Foot Mount, C-Face, Large Flange, Vertical and Specialty.
• There are many environmental styles available for the Induction Motor, to cover a wide range of applications and industries, called Specialty Induction Motors by most. Because of the wide range of environments in which people want to use the induction motor, manufacturers have adapted by providing a wide range of packaging/enclosure designs, such as Open Drip Proof (ODP), Totally Enclosed/Fan-Cooled (TEFC), Totally Enclosed/Air-Over (TEAO), Totally Enclosed/Blower-Cooled (TEBC), Totally Enclosed/Non-Ventilated (TENV), and Totally Enclosed/Water-Cooled (TEWC) versions.

Disadvantages of Using an Induction Motor

• Expensive speed control - Speed controllers can be expensive. The electronics required to handle an AC inverter driver are considerably more expensive than those required to handle a DC motor. However, if performance requirements can be met ~meaning that the required speed range is over 1/3rd of base speed ~ AC inverters and induction motors are usually more cost-effective overall, than are DC induction motors and DC drives. This is especially true for applications larger than 10 horsepower, because of cost savings in the AC motor.
• Inability to operate at low speeds - Standard AC induction motors should not be operated at speeds less than about 1/3rd of the base speed, due to thermal considerations. A DC motor should be considered for these applications.
• Poor positioning control - Positioning drivers and controllers can be expensive and crude. Even a vector drive is very crude when controlling a standard AC motor. Stepper induction motors and Servo Induction Motors are more appropriate for applications wherein positioning and speed control is critical.

What Industries is the Induction Motor used in?

The Induction Motor is primarily used in domestic applications due to their relatively low manufacturing costs, and durability, but are also widely used in industrial applications.

What Applications is the Induction Motor used for?

The Induction Motor can be found in numerous home appliances and applications, including:

- Clocks
- Power tools
- Disk drivs
- Washing Machines and other Home Appliances
- Audio turntables
- Fans

The Induction Motor can also be found in industrial applications:
- Pumps
- Blowers
- Conveyors
- Compressors

Preventative maintenance is the key to a long-lasting Induction Motor. Routine inspection should be implemented. Always check the Induction Motor for dirt and corrosion; dirt and debris can clog air passages and reduce airflow, ultimately reducing insulation life and possible motor failure. When debris is not blatantly visible, check to ensure air flow is steady and not weak. This could potentially point towards clogging as well. In wet environments, check for corroded terminals in the conduit box and repair when necessary.

Listen for excessive noise or vibration, and feel for excessive heat. This could indicate lubrication of the bearings is needed. Note: Be cautious when lubricating the bearings as excessive lubrication may lead to dirt and oils clogging air flow. Be sure to locate and remove the source of heat for the Induction motor to avoid system failure.

In order to select the appropriate Induction Motor for your application, first you need to determine basic specifications. Calculate the required load torque and operating speed. Remember that induction and reversible motors cannot be adjusted, they require a gearhead. If this is needed, select the appropriate gear ratio. Next determine frequency, and power supply voltage for the Induction motor.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the 3 Phase Motor. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables. The 3 Phase Motor brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an 3 Phase Motor. The 3 Phase Motor brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring. The 3 Phase Motor Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The 3 Phase Motor clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with a 3 Phase motor when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. 3 Phase Motor clutches also help prevent large current spikes. 3 Phase Motor Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger AC induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for a 3 Phase Motor. The types are internal and external fans. 3 Phase Motor fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. 3 Phase Motor cables can be custom made with the supplied 3 Phase motor connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the 3 Phase Motor. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables. The 3 Phase Motor brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an 3 Phase Motor. The 3 Phase Motor brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring. The 3 Phase Motor Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The 3 Phase Motor clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with a 3 Phase motor when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. 3 Phase Motor clutches also help prevent large current spikes. 3 Phase Motor Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger AC induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for a 3 Phase Motor. The types are internal and external fans. 3 Phase Motor fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. 3 Phase Motor cables can be custom made with the supplied 3 Phase motor connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

3 Phase Induction motors have been in the industry for over 20 years now. The idea behind the 3 Phase Motor came from Nikola Telsa in the 1880’s. Nikola Telsa stated that motors do not need brushes for the rotor to commutate. He said they could be induced by a rotating magnetic field. Nikola Telsa identified the use of alternating current which induced rotating magnetic fields. Telsa filed the U.S. patent number 416,194 for his work on the AC Motor. This type of motor is what we call a 3 Phase motor today. The 3 Phase Motor has made a name for itself by having a simple design, being easy to use, having a simple rugged construction and being cost effective for many different applications. Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to build up Telsa’s idea and have allowed a great versatility in the speed control of the 3 Phase Motor. From a simple phase control to more robust closed loop systems that use vector oriented field controls; the 3 Phase Motor has advanced over the last one hundred and twenty years.

Nikola Tesla invented the first AC Induction Motor in 1888, introducing a more reliable and efficient motor than the DC motor; however, AC speed control was a challenging task. When precise speed control was required, the DC motor became a replacement for the AC motor, because of its efficient and economical means of controlling speed accurately. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that AC speed control became a competitor. Over time, AC Drive technology eventually transformed into an inexpensive and reliable competitor to the traditional DC control. Now, an AC Drive is capable of speed control with full torque attained from 0 RPM through the maximum rated speed.

Nikola Tesla invented the first AC Induction Motor in 1888, introducing a more reliable and efficient motor than the DC motor; however, AC speed control was a challenging task. When precise speed control was required, the DC motor became a replacement for the AC motor, because of its efficient and economical means of controlling speed accurately. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that AC speed control became a competitor. Over time, AC Drivers And Controllers technology eventually transformed into an inexpensive and reliable competitor to the traditional DC control. Now, AC Drivers And Controllers are capable of speed control with full torque attained from 0 RPM through the maximum rated speed.

Nikola Tesla invented the first AC Induction Motor in 1888, introducing a more reliable and efficient motor than the DC motor; however, AC speed control was a challenging task. When precise speed control was required, the DC motor became a replacement for the AC motor, because of its efficient and economical means of controlling speed accurately. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that AC speed control became a competitor. Over time, AC Drives technology eventually transformed into an inexpensive and reliable competitor to the traditional DC control. Now, AC Drives are capable of speed control with full torque attained from 0 RPM through the maximum rated speed.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the AC Electric Motor. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables. The AC Electric Motor brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an AC Electric Motor. The AC Electric Motor brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring. The AC Electric Motor Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The AC Electric Motor clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with an AC electric motor when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. AC Electric Motor clutches also help prevent large current spikes. AC Electric Motor Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger AC induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for an AC Electric Motor. The types are internal and external fans. AC Electric Motor fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. AC Electric Motor cables can be custom made with the supplied AC electric motor connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

AC Induction motors have been in the industry for over 20 years now. The idea behind the AC Electric Motor came from Nikola Telsa in the 1880’s. Nikola Telsa stated that motors do not need brushes for the rotor to commutate. He said they could be induced by a rotating magnetic field. Nikola Telsa identified the use of alternating current which induced rotating magnetic fields. Telsa filed the U.S. patent number 416,194 for his work on the AC Motor. This type of electric motor is what we call an AC Induction electric motor today. The AC Electric Motor has made a name for itself by having a simple design, being easy to use, having a simple rugged construction and being cost effective for many different applications. Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to build up Telsa’s idea and have allowed a great versatility in the speed control of the AC Induction Motor. From a simple phase control to more robust closed loop systems that use vector oriented field controls; the AC Electric Motor has advanced over the last one hundred and twenty years.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the AC Gear Motor. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables. The AC Gear Motor brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an AC Motor. The AC Gear Motor brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring. The AC Gear Motor Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The AC Gear Motor clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with an AC gear motor when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. AC Gear Motor clutches also help prevent large current spikes. AC Gear Motor Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger AC induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for an AC Gear Motor. The types are internal and external fans. AC Gear Motor fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. AC Gear Motor cables can be custom made with the supplied AC gear motor connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

AC Induction motors have been in the industry for over 20 years now. The idea behind the AC Gear Motor came from Nikola Telsa in the 1880’s. Nikola Telsa stated that motors do not need brushes for the rotor to commutate. He said they could be induced by a rotating magnetic field. Nikola Telsa identified the use of alternating current which induced rotating magnetic fields. Telsa filed the U.S. patent number 416,194 for his work on the AC Motor. This type of gear motor is what we call an AC Induction gear motor today. The AC Gear Motor has made a name for itself by having a simple design, being easy to use, having a simple rugged construction and being cost effective for many different applications. Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to build up Telsa’s idea and have allowed a great versatility in the speed control of the AC Induction Motor. From a simple phase control to more robust closed loop systems that use vector oriented field controls; the AC Gear Motor has advanced over the last one hundred and twenty years.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the AC Gearmotors. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables. The AC Gearmotors brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an AC Motor. The AC Gearmotors brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring. The AC Gearmotors Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The AC Gearmotors clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with an AC gearmotors when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. AC Gearmotors clutches also help prevent large current spikes. AC Gearmotors Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger AC induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for AC Gearmotors. The types are internal and external fans. AC Gearmotors fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. AC Gearmotors cables can be custom made with the supplied AC gearmotors connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

AC Induction motors have been in the industry for over 20 years now. The idea behind the AC Gearmotors came from Nikola Telsa in the 1880’s. Nikola Telsa stated that motors do not need brushes for the rotor to commutate. He said they could be induced by a rotating magnetic field. Nikola Telsa identified the use of alternating current which induced rotating magnetic fields. Telsa filed the U.S. patent number 416,194 for his work on the AC Motor. This type of gearmotors is what we call an AC Induction gearmotors today. AC Gearmotors have made a name for themselves by having a simple design, being easy to use, having a simple rugged construction and being cost effective for many different applications. Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to build up Telsa’s idea and have allowed a great versatility in the speed control of the AC Induction Motor. From a simple phase control to more robust closed loop systems that use vector oriented field controls; AC Gearmotors have advanced over the last one hundred and twenty years.

Tech Tip - AC Gearmotors Advantages and Disadvantages The most common and simple industrial motor is the three-phase AC induction motor, sometimes shortened to AC Motor. Pertinent information can be found about AC gearmotors by checking the nameplate. Advantages of Using AC Gearmotors • AC Gearmotors are of a simple design • The simple design AC gearmotors: Simply stated, a series of three windings in the exterior stator section with a simple rotating section (rotor). The changing field caused by the 50 or 60 Hertz AC line voltage causes the AC motor rotor to rotate around the axis of the motor. • The speed of AC gearmotors will depend upon these three variables: 1. The fixed number of winding sets (poles) built into AC gearmotors, which determines the motors base speed. 2. The frequency of the AC line voltage. Variable speed drives change this frequency to change the speed of AC gearmotors. 3. The amount of torque loading on AC gearmotors, causes slipping. • AC Gearmotors are of a low cost construction AC gearmotors have the advantage of being the lowest cost motor. AC gearmotors are perfect for applications requiring more than about 1/2 hp (325 watts) of power. This is due to the simple design of AC gearmotors. For this reason, AC gearmotors are generally preferred for fixed-speed applications, such as in industrial applications and for commercial and domestic applications where AC line power can be easily attached. Over 90% of all gearmotors are AC induction gearmotors. They are found in air conditioners, washers, dryers, industrial machinery, fans, blowers, vacuum cleaners, and many, many other applications. • AC Gearmotors operate reliably The very simple design and construction of AC gearmotors casue them to be extremely reliable and are considered to be low maintenance. Unlike DC Brush Gearmotors, there are no brushes to replace. If AC Gearmotors are used in the appropriate environment, protected by an enclosure, AC gearmotors can expect to replace the bearings after several years of continuous operation. If the application is well designed in a protective environment, AC gearmotors may not require the bearings to be replaced for more than 10 years. • Easily Found Replacements The wide use of AC gearmotors in many different industries has resulted in easily found replacements for existing equipment repairs and/or upgrades. Many manufacturers adhere to either European (metric) or American (NEMA) standards. • AC Gearmotors are made by many manufacturers , so it is relatively easy to obtain replacements (for basically the same motor) • AC Gearmotors are designed in a variety of mounting styles (dependent upon the motor manufacturer). Foot Mount, C-Face, Large Flange, Vertical and Specialty. • There are many environmental styles available for AC Gearmotors, to cover a wide range of applications and industries, called Specialty AC Gearmotors by most. Because of the wide range of environments in which people want to use AC gearmotors, manufacturers have adapted by providing a wide range of packaging/enclosure designs, such as Open Drip Proof (ODP), Totally Enclosed/Fan-Cooled (TEFC), Totally Enclosed/Air-Over (TEAO), Totally Enclosed/Blower-Cooled (TEBC), Totally Enclosed/Non-Ventilated (TENV), and Totally Enclosed/Water-Cooled (TEWC) versions. Disadvantages of Using AC Gearmotors • Expensive speed control - Speed controllers can be expensive. The electronics required to handle an AC inverter driver are considerably more expensive than those required to handle a DC motor. However, if performance requirements can be met ~meaning that the required speed range is over 1/3rd of base speed ~ AC inverters and AC gearmotors are usually more cost-effective overall, than are DC gearmotors and DC drives. This is especially true for applications larger than 10 horsepower, because of cost savings in the AC motor. • Inability to operate at low speeds - Standard AC gearmotors should not be operated at speeds less than about 1/3rd of the base speed, due to thermal considerations. A DC motor should be considered for these applications. • Poor positioning control - Positioning drivers and controllers can be expensive and crude. Even a vector drive is very crude when controlling a standard AC motor. Stepper gearmotors and Servo Gearmotors are more appropriate for applications wherein positioning and speed control is critical.

Engineers appreciate that Anaheim Automation’s AC Induction Motor product line can answer their desire for creativity, flexibility and system efficiency. Buyers appreciate the simplicity of the one-stop shop, and the cost savings of a custom AC Induction Motor design, while engineers are pleased with Anaheim Automations dedicated involvement in their specific system requirements. Anaheim Automation’s standard AC Induction Motor product line is a cost-effective solution, in that they are known for their rugged construction and excellent performance. A considerable size of its sales growth has resulted from dedicated engineering, friendly customer service and professional application assistance, often surpassing the customers expectations for fulfilling their custom requirements. While a good portion of Anaheim Automations AC Induction Motor sales involves special, custom, or private-labeling requirements, the company takes pride in its standard stock base located in Anaheim, California, USA. To make customization of a AC Induction Motor affordable, a minimum quantity and/or a Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) fee is required. Contact the factory for details, should you require custom AC Induction Motor in your motion control system design. All Sales for a customized or modified AC Induction Motor are Non-Cancelable-Non-Returnable, and a NCNR Agreement must be signed by the customer, per each request. All Sales, including a customized AC Motor, are made pursuant to Anaheim Automation’s standard Terms and Conditions, and are in lieu of any other expressed or implied terms, including but not limited to any implied warranties. Anaheim Automations customers for the AC Induction Motor product line are diverse: companies operating or designing automated machinery or processes that involve food, cosmetics or medical packaging, labeling or tamper-evident requirements, assembly, conveyor, material handling, robotics, special filming and projection effects, medical diagnostics, inspection and security devices, pump flow control, metal fabrication (CNC machinery), and equipment upgrades. Many OEM customers request that we “private-label” the AC Motor, so that their customers stay loyal to them for servicing, replacements and repairs. PLEASE NOTE: Technical assistance regarding its AC Induction Motor product line, as well as all the products manufactured or distributed by Anaheim Automation, is available at no charge. This assistance is offered to help the customer in choosing Anaheim Automation products for a specific application. However, any selection, quotation, or application suggestion for a AC Motor, or any other product, offered from Anaheim Automation’s staff, its representatives or distributors, are only to assist the customer. In all cases, determination of fitness of the custom AC Induction Motor in a specific system design is solely the customers responsibility. While every effort is made to offer solid advice regarding the AC Induction Motor product line, as well as other motion control products, and to produce technical data and illustrations accurately, such advice and documents are for reference only, and subject to change without notice.

There is a vast selection of accessories for the AC Motor. The accessories available include a brake, clutch, fan, connector, and cables. The AC Induction Motor brakes are a 24vdc system. These brakes are ideal for any holding applications you may use with an AC Motor. The AC Induction Motor brakes have a low voltage design for applications that are susceptible to weak battery, brown out, or long wiring. The AC Induction Motor Clutch is used to control the torque that is applied to the load. The AC Induction Motor clutch can also be used to ramp up the speed of a high inertia load. Clutches are ideal to use with an AC induction motor when you want precise control over torque or to slowly apply the power. AC Induction Motor clutches also help prevent large current spikes. AC Induction Motor Fans are used to cool down the motors. They are not really seen in small motors because they are not needed but more common with larger AC induction motors due to heat generation. There are two types of fans that are used for an AC Motor. The types are internal and external fans. AC Induction Motor fans are ideal to use when overheating is a concern. AC Induction Motor cables can be custom made with the supplied AC induction motor connector to fit your specifications. The cables may also be purchased from Anaheim Automation.

The standard definition for an AC Induction Motor is an electric induction motor that uses and is driven by alternating current. The AC Induction Motor is used in the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is made from utilizing the force that is exerted by the rotating magnetic fields produced by the alternating current that flows through coils. The AC Induction Motor is made up of two components. These AC Induction Motor components are the stationary stator that is on the outside and has coils supplied with AC current, and the inside rotor that is attached to the output shaft.

The AC Induction Motor is a reasonable cost effective solution to your application needs. The construction materials along with how the induction motor is designed make AC Induction Motor products an affordable solution. The AC Induction Motor operates with a rotating magnetic field and does not use brushes. This enables the cost of the induction motor to be lower and eliminates a piece of your induction motor that wears over time. AC Induction Motor products do not require a driver to operate. This saves initial setup costs. Today’s manufacturing processes makes producing AC Induction Motor products easier and quicker than ever. The stator is made out of thin laminations that can be pressed or punched out of a machine. Many other parts can be quickly made and perfected saving both time and money.

Anaheim Automation was established in 1966 as a manufacturer of turnkey motion control systems. Its emphasis on R&D has insured the continued introduction of advanced motion control products, such as the AC Induction Motor product line. Today, Anaheim Automation ranks high among the leading manufacturers and distributors of motion control products, a position enhanced by its excellent reputation for quality products at competitive prices. The AC Induction Motor product line is no exception to the Company’s goal. Anaheim Automation offers a variety of standard AC Induction Motor products. Occasionally, OEM customers with mid to large quantity requirements prefer to have a AC Induction Motor that is custom or modified to meet their exact design requirements. Sometimes the customization is as simple as shaft modification, brake, oil seal for an IP65 rating, mounting dimensions, wire colors, or label. Other times, a customer might require that an AC Induction Motor meet an ideal specification such as, speed, torque, and/or voltage.

The following environmental and safety considerations must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of an AC Induction Motor system. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the AC Motor. Please note that even a well-built AC Induction Motor operated and installed improperly, can be hazardous. Precaution must be observed by the user with respect to the load and operating environment. The customer is ultimately responsible for the proper selection, installation, and operation of an AC Motor. The atmosphere in which an AC Induction Motor is used must be conducive to good general practices of electrical/electronic equipment. Do not operate the AC Induction Motor system in the presence of flammable gases, dust, oil, vapor or moisture. For outdoor use, the AC Induction Motor must be protected from the elements by an adequate cover, while still providing adequate air flow and cooling. Moisture may cause an electrical shock hazard and/or induce system breakdown. Due consideration should be given to the avoidance of liquids and vapors of any kind. Contact the factory should your application require specific IP ratings. It is wise to install the AC Induction Motor in an environment which is free from condensation, electrical noise, vibration and shock. Additionally, it is preferable to work with the AC Induction Motor system in a non-static protective environment. Exposed circuitry should always be properly guarded and/or enclosed to prevent unauthorized human contact with live circuitry. No work should be performed while power is applied. Do NOT plug in or unplug when power is ON. Wait for at least 5 minutes before doing inspection work on the AC Induction Motor system after turning power OFF, because even after the power is turned off, there will still be some electrical energy remaining in the capacitors of the internal circuit of the AC Induction Motor system. Plan the installation of the AC Induction Motor in a system design that is free from debris, such as metal debris from cutting, drilling, tapping, and welding, or any other foreign material that could come in contact with system’s circuitry. Failure to prevent debris from entering the AC Induction Motor system can result in damage and/or shock.

AC Induction Motor products have two options for feedback controls. These options are either an AC Induction Motor resolver or an AC Induction Motor encoder. Both the AC Induction Motor resolver and the AC Induction Motor encoder can sense direction, speed, and the position of the output shaft. While both the AC Induction Motor resolver and AC Induction Motor encoder offer the same solution in multiple applications, they are greatly different. AC Induction Motor resolvers use a second set of stator coils called the transformer to provoke rotor voltages across an air gap. Since the resolver lacks electronic components, it is very tough with a large temperature range. The AC Induction Motor resolver is also naturally shock resistant due to how it is designed which makes it most likely used in harsh environments. The AC Induction Motor optical encoder uses a shutter that rotates to disrupt a beam of light that crosses the air gap between a light source and the photo detector. The rotating of the shutter over time causes wear on the encoder. This wear reduces the durability and dependably of the optical encoder. The type of application being run will establish whether a resolver or an encoder is needed. AC Induction Motor encoders are easier to implement and are more exact so they should be the primary preference for any application. A resolver should only be chosen if the durability needs and the environment in which it will be used requires it.

AC Induction motors have been in the industry for over 20 years now. The idea behind the AC Induction Motor came from Nikola Telsa in the 1880’s. Nikola Telsa stated that motors do not need brushes for the rotor to commutate. He said they could be induced by a rotating magnetic field. Nikola Telsa identified the use of alternating current which induced rotating magnetic fields. Telsa filed the U.S. patent number 416,194 for his work on the AC Motor. This type of induction motor is what we call an AC Induction induction motor today. The AC Induction Motor has made a name for itself by having a simple design, being easy to use, having a simple rugged construction and being cost effective for many different applications. Advances in technology have allowed manufacturers to build up Telsa’s idea and have allowed a great versatility in the speed control of the AC Induction Motor. From a simple phase control to more robust closed loop systems that use vector oriented field controls; the AC Induction Motor has advanced over the last one hundred and twenty years.

The fundamental operation of an AC Induction Motor relies on the principles of magnetism. The simple AC Induction Motor contains a coil of wire and two fixed magnets surrounding a shaft. When an electric (AC) charge is applied to the coil of wire, it becomes an electromagnet, generating a magnetic field. Simply described, when the magnets interact, the shaft and the coil of wires begin to rotate, operating the AC induction motor.