When TECO Electric and Machinery Company and Westinghouse Electric joined forces in the 1980’s to form TECO Westinghouse, they became a powerhouse for producing drives and motors. They manufacture a range of series with both AC and DC products. PanelShop.com offers a number of their AC drives and AC motors, and can guide you into choosing the right product for your application.
Looking at AC Motors specifically, there are many options when it comes to customizing to your system’s needs and application. First and foremost, PanelShop.com can point you in the right direction based on what motor will be operating. Options range from basic fans and blowers to specialized applications like grain elevators and oil well pumps. Based on the application, you may have the option of choosing a single phase or three phase motor. For the three phase motors, there is also the option of ODP (open drip proof) or TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled).
Also dependent on the application is the material of the frame. Options vary for different applications, but typically the casing options are rolled steel, cast iron, or stainless steel. NEMA ratings are taken into consideration as well. Along with the material of the frame comes the shape. This also varies, but options most commonly include standard, footed c-face, and rounded body c-face.
Horsepower largely depends on the individual circumstance. Combinations of different types of motors with different NEMA torque ratings and frames can limit or increase the horsepower options. The same applies to voltage options.
Overall, TECO Westinghouse’s motors and PanelShop’s guidance can steer you towards the motor that will most effectively enhance your system. At the core of TWMC’s production, large levels of personalization are available with options for the type of motor, frame options, and power choices.