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Electrical equipment

Any equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons.

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centrifugal cutout switch

Electrical equipment; Motors

A centrifugally operated automatic mechanism used in conjunction with split phase and other types of single phase induction motors. Centrifugal cutout switches will open or ...

gearhead

Electrical equipment; Motors

The portion of a gearmotor which contains the actual gearing which converts the basic motor speed to the rated output speed.

clutch

Electrical equipment; Motors

A mechanical device for engaging and disengaging a motor often used when many starts and stops are required.

gearmotor

Electrical equipment; Motors

A gearhead and motor combination to reduce the speed of the motor to obtain the desired RPM's.

conductor

Electrical equipment; Motors

A material, such as copper or aluminum, which offers low resistance or opposition to the flow of electric current.

general purpose motor

Electrical equipment; Motors

A general-purpose motor is any motor having a "B" design, listed and offered in standard ratings with standard operating characteristics and mechanical construction for use under ...

break away torque

Electrical equipment; Motors

(See Locked rotor torque)