Electrical equipment

Electrical equipment

Any equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons.

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bearings

Electrical equipment; Motors

Are used to reduce friction and wear while supporting rotating elements. For a motor it must provide a relatively rigid support for the output shaft. The bearing acts as the ...

flux

Electrical equipment; Motors

The magnetic field which is established around an energized conductor or permanent magnet. The field is represented by flux lines creating a flux pattern between opposite poles. ...

ambient temperature

Electrical equipment; Motors

The temperature of the surrounding cooling medium, such as gas or liquid, which comes into contact with the heated parts of the motor. The cooling medium is usually the air ...

electromotive force (EMF)

Electrical equipment; Motors

A synonym for voltage, usually restricted to generated voltage.

anti-friction bearing

Electrical equipment; Motors

An anti-friction bearing is a bearing utilizing rolling elements between the stationary and rotating assemblies.

encapsulated winding

Electrical equipment; Motors

A motor which has its winding structure completely coated with an insulating resin (such as epoxy). This construction type is designed for exposure to more severe atmospheric ...