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Other Motor Control

The resistor limit, torque by limiting current flow to the motor. It is used for starting and stopping the motor.

Initial information needed for sizing your resistor:

  • Application
  • Horsepower
  • Line voltage
  • Full load amps
  • Starting torque
  • Number of speeds
  • Duty/NEMA Class (see tables)

For dynamic lowering applications, include manufacturer of control

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WOUND ROTOR MOTOR RESISTORS TECH SHEET MC105-07

 

AC Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Resistor

Commonly known as a "reduced -voltage" or "ballast" resistor, this resistor acts as a voltage divider for soft starting of the motor.

Initial information needed for sizing your motor and crane control resistor:

  • Application
  • Horsepower
  • Line voltage
  • Full load amps
  • Duty cycle/NEMA class

More Information:
WOUND ROTOR MOTOR RESISTORS TECH SHEET MC105-07

 

AC Wound Rotor Induction Motor (Slip Ring Motor)

The resistor is wired into the motor secondary slip rings, where it dissipates torque energy in the form of heat. It also provides "soft starting" as resistance is removed in steps.

Initial information needed for sizing your motor and crane control resistor:

  • Application
  • Horsepower
  • Secondary volts
  • Secondary amps
  • Starting torque
  • Number of speeds
  • Duty/NEMA class (see tables)

motor control


More Information:

WOUND ROTOR MOTOR RESISTORS TECH SHEET MC105-07


Wye-Delta Closed-Transition Starting

Wye-delta is a reduced-inrush starting method in which 3 phase motor stator coils are initially connected in a wye configuration and switched to delta as the motor's speed increases. The resistor works as a reduced voltage starting resistor by starting a motor at 58% reduced voltage. Initial information needed for sizing your resistor: Application Horsepower Line voltage

Full load amps Duty/NEMA class

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