Custom AC Motors offer multiple configuration options.

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AC motors, available with several winding configurations, come in 34 and 49 frame. With 3.3 in. OD, 34 frame has power range of 1/80-1/10 hp and ½ in. standard shaft diameter. Also featuring ½ in. standard shaft diameter, 49 frame has 4.9 in. OD and power range of 1/10-¼ hp. Products are offered in PSC, split phase, 3-phase, and 3-phase inverter styles.



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BISON Now Manufacturing Custom AC Motors



March 10, 2006 - Bison Gear and Engineering Corporation is pleased to introduce their new line of custom AC motors which will be manufactured in their St. Charles, IL facility beginning April 2006. These motors will be available in the 34 and 49 frame. The 34 frame (3.3" OD) will have a power range of 1/80 HP (10W) to 1/10 HP (75W) with a 1/2" standard shaft diameter. The 49 frame (4.9" OD) will have a power range of 1/10 HP (75W) to 1/4 HP (185W) and will have a 1/2" standard shaft diameter. These motors will be available as PSC, split phase, 3 phase and 3 phase inverter style. Several winding configurations are available to optimize performance, efficiency and cost. Being manufactured in the USA allows Bison to react quickly to meet custom motor needs and offers the customer short lead times.

Bison is a family-owned business that has been supplying gearmotors, reducers and motors for use in heavy-duty commercial products for more than 45 years. Bison standard
gearmotors are available up to 3hp/2.2kw, in both U.S. and European Union frequencies and voltages. They include parallel shaft gearmotors, right angle gearmotors in single and double reduction versions, speed reducers, AC and DC motors, including inverter controlled and 3- phase models. Bison gearmotors typically produce more torque than other gearmotors in their physical size and price range; and are engineered with Robusticity(TM) to provide high reliability in demanding applications. Industries such as, conveyors, icemaker-dispensers, food preparation equipment, food dispensers, hot melt dispensers, chemical mixers, door openers, automatic feeders, ventilation systems, exercise equipment, metal cutting equipment, packaging equipment, medical pumping and positioning equipment, battery powered vehicles, military applications, and much more are using Bison products.

Bison goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure gearmotors, reducers and motors
manufactured precisely meet the performance needs of the products they drive. For
additional information on the full range of products that Bison offers please visit
www.bisongear.com or contact a Sales Representative or Distribution Channel Partner
located worldwide.

Bison Gear and Engineering, 3850 Ohio Avenue, Saint Charles, Illinois 60174
Fax: 630-377-6777 Direct: 630-377-4327
www.bisongear.com

CONTACT:
Brenda Clemetson
Bison Gear and Engineering
bclemetson@bisongear.com
3850 Ohio Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
1-800-AT-BISON

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