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Electrical equipment

Any equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons.

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frame

Electrical equipment; Motors

The supporting structure for the stator parts of an AC motor; in a DC motor the frame usually forms a part of the magnetic coil. The frame also determines mounting dimensions (see ...

breakdown torque

Electrical equipment; Motors

The maximum torque a motor will develop at rated voltage without a relatively abrupt drop or loss in speed.

frame size

Electrical equipment; Motors

Refers to a set of physical dimensions of motors as established by NEMA. These dimensions include critical mounting dimensions. 48 and 56 frame motors are considered fractional ...

canopy (dripcover)

Electrical equipment; Motors

A protective cover placed on the top of a motor being mounted vertically to protect it from liquids or solids that might drop onto the motor. (It acts similar to an umbrella for ...

frequency

Electrical equipment; Motors

The rate at which alternating current makes a complete cycle of reversals. It is expressed in cycles per second. In the U.S. 60 cycles (Hz) is the standard while in other ...

armature resistance

Electrical equipment; Motors

Armature resistance is measured in ohms at 25f C. (cold.)

externally ventilated

Electrical equipment; Motors

A motor using an external cooling system. This is required in applications where the motor's own fan will not provide sufficient cooling; this is true for certain duty cycle ...