AC Induction Motors feature enclosed, waterproof design.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 8 standard frame sizes, stainless steel Series WD withstands frequent wetting or washdown. For food service and other washdown applications where motor is not normally submerged, units are supplied with cooling fans. For marine or nuclear applications where submerged motors are cooled by surrounding water, motors are oil-filled and pressure-compensated. Custom versions for use in reactor pools are also available.
Original Press Release:
Waterproof AC Induction Motors for Exotic, High-End Applications
ROHNERT PARK, CA -- Empire Magnetics introduces WD Series stainless steel enclosed AC induction motors. These motors are available in eight standard frame sizes and provide reliable operation when subjected to frequent wetting or washdown.
For food service and other washdown applications where the motor is not normally submerged, the units are supplied with cooling fans. For marine or nuclear applications where submerged motors are cooled by the surrounding water fans are not supplied, but rather the motors are oil filled and pressure compensated. Pressure compensated motors from Empire Magnetics Inc. have been operating in ocean depths to 2500 ft. Custom versions for use in reactor pools have also been produced.
Empire Magnetics is a leading supplier of specialty motor products, motion control systems and support services to a variety of North American and international manufacturers.
For more information visit www.empiremagnetics.com, or contact Empire Magnetics, Inc., 5780B LaBath Ave., P.O. Box 1908, Rohnert Park, CA 94928; phone: (707) 584-2801; fax: (707) 584-3418; empiremagnetics.com/prod_wat/prod_wat.htm; email: sales@empiremagnetics.com.