Many search tools in the electric motor industry only allow you to choose search parameters from a drop-down menu. The problem with this method is that drop-down menus limit search combinations, making it difficult and time consuming to find a motor that fits your exact specifications. Groschopp’s new motor search tool, located at www.groschopp.com/motor-search-tool, utilizes a grid layout (see figure 1) so you can quickly switch through or add to a variety of parameters. The tool edits the results as you continually enter search parameters. This allows you to efficiently alter your motor and gearmotor combinations without needing to re-enter the search data for each adjustment.
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The left portion of the tool (see figure 2) provides basic search options: motor type, gearbox style, voltage, and phase. You can choose to narrow down a category to an individual search option or leave it open if requirements are less specific. Each basic search selection you make adjusts the maximum and minimum range available for the speed, torque, and power of the chosen selection.
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After determining your initial search parameters, move to the right side of the search tool for the slider bar function (see figure 3). Choose a variable to manually adjust speed, torque or power, and the remaining variables will automatically move to their corresponding ranges. This function assists in making sure your search will produce the best results.
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TIPS FOR GETTING MORE OUT OF YOUR SEARCH
Search Tip #1
The motor search tool is available on the AC, DC, and Brushless pages. When looking for information on the advantages and specifications of a motor with different gearbox combinations, it is best to use the tool on individual pages as they highlight the strengths of each gearmotor type.
Search Tip #2
Need to quickly convert or calculate units? Groschopp provides a downloadable STP (speed, torque, power) calculator to easily convert between English or metric units and to calculate torque based on speed and power, or vice versa.
Search Tip #3
Know your duty cycle. The online search results are based on continuous duty operation, but you can often use a smaller motor when running at intermittent duty, saving on space and cost. Using the search tool’s software, our sales team can match you with the best motor type for your intermittent application.
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Search Tip #4
Groschopp offers modified and custom motors to fit harsh environments or challenging applications. You can begin virtually modifying a motor by using the “Customize It” tool on individual product pages. For a custom design that doesn’t fit one of the Groschopp standard models, personalized assistance is available from the sales team.
Search Tip #5
The online tool can provide 150,000 possible motor combinations, but not all Groschopp products are listed on the website. If you can’t find the motor you need on the site, contact the sales team to see what other standard or custom options may be available to you. ◆
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For More Information:
Groschopp, Inc. is an American (ISO 9001:2008) motor manufacturer for OEMs and distributors. Groschopp builds fractional horsepower electric motors, including: AC Induction, Permanent Magnet DC, Brushless DC, and Universal. These motors can be combined with Groschopp’s Right Angle Worm, Planetary, Right Angle Planetary, and Parallel Shaft gearboxes. Groschopp offers 8,000 standard motor designs and 150,000 possible motor or gearmotor combinations. For more information, contact the sales team at 800.829.4135 or by email at sales@groschopp.com.
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MODERN PUMPING TODAY, January 2016
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