LEESON 131637.00 General Purpose Motor, 3 HP, 1 Phase, 60 Hz, 115/208-230V, 3600 RPM, 182T Frame, TEFC

Leeson 131637.00 C182K34FB2C single phase motor is used to drive essential equipment in situations where three-phase power might be unavailable or unnecessary. It is ideal for powering machinery, pumps, fans and conveyors in settings like manufacturing plants, warehouses and agricultural facilities.

Working Mechanism:

• The rotor, located within the stator, is a cylindrical core made of magnetic material.
• Due to the alternating magnetic field from the stator, the rotor experiences a magnetic flux that induces currents in its windings, also known as eddy currents, that opposes the stator's field.
• The interaction between the stator's magnetic field and the rotor's induced magnetic field results in the rotor experiencing a torque.
• This torque causes the rotor to start rotating, following the changing direction of the stator's magnetic field. The rotation of the rotor drives the connected machinery or load.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Why is a capacitor often used with single-phase motors?

A. Capacitor is used to create a phase shift in the starting winding of the motor. This phase shift creates a rotating magnetic field in the stator, which initiates the movement of the rotor. Once the motor reaches a certain speed, the capacitor is disconnected from the circuit.

Q. What is the main difference between single-phase and three-phase motors?

A. Single-phase motors operate on a single alternating current (AC) voltage waveform, while three-phase motors utilise three separate AC voltage waveforms that are out of phase with each other. Three-phase motors are generally more efficient and offer smoother operation.

Q. Can single-phase motors reverse their rotation direction?

A. Yes, the rotation direction of a single-phase motor can be reversed by swapping the connections of either the main winding or the start winding. Reversing the connections changes the direction of the rotating magnetic field, which in turn changes the rotation direction of the motor.