Permanent magnet motors
The PM permanent magnet synchronous motor is an innovative development in the field of electric motor technology, which combines the high-precision speed control typical of a synchronous motor with the simple and robust design of an asynchronous squirrel-cage motor. Mechanically, the PM motor is similar to the traditional asynchronous induction motor, but in terms of performance, it can deliver much better results.
The rotors of the PM motors are made of rare earth - permanent magnets that create a constant magnetic field. The rotor rotates at exactly the same speed as the magnetic field generated by the stator winding, regardless of the torque demanded by the shaft.
Due to this synchronous operation, there are no magnetization losses of the rotor, which leads to lower power consumption and less heating of the motor itself.
Synchronization thus improves dynamic performance by providing constant torque over a wide speed range, high efficiency even at low frequencies (efficiency is much higher than that of asynchronous motors) and without the need for forced ventilation.
Permanent magnet motors can be used in various sectors. Especially where weight, housing size, energy consumption and maintenance costs are a decisive advantage. Therefore, they are well suited for installation in pumps, HVAC ventilation and transmission systems, in compressors and elevators, but also in numerous types of industrial machinery, e.g. B. in the textile, metal and paper industries.
PM permanent magnet motors can only be operated with the help of a frequency converter.
The main design advantages of permanent magnet motors are:
- Very high levels of efficiency over the entire speed range, especially at low speeds, with a significantly better level of efficiency than with asynchronous motors
- Constant torque over the entire speed range
- high power density; smaller size and weight
- Precise control speed even without an encoder
- Reduction in motor temperature which increases the life of insulation, bearings and other motor components
Available sizes / outputs
PM aluminum motor:
- Size 71, 90, 112, 132
- Powers from 0.55 to 30kW
- Speed 1500, 1800, 3000, 3600, 4500
- Voltage 230V or 400V
- Degree of protection IP55
PM cast iron motors:
- Sizes 160, 180, 200, 225, 250, 280, 315
- Power from 30kW to 400kW
- Speed 1500, 1800, 3000, 3600, 4500
- Voltage 230V or 400V
- Frequency 50/60Hz
- Degree of protection IP55