How a AC servo motor differs from a DC servo motor

The main difference between an AC servo motor and a DC servo motor comes down to how electricity works. DC or direct current has both a positive and a negative terminal, with the current flowing in the same direction between each terminal. AC or alternating electric current operates in reverse, where the current alternates 50 or…Read more

Servo Motors vs DC Motors

The determination Since the early 1960’s Brushless DC motors have grown in popularity due to the increased efficiency and a much lower susceptibility to wear and tear. Spindle drives, industrial pumps, and fans utilize the Brushless DC Motors the most as they work quite well in an automated setting. As factories transition towards full automation the…Read more

Repairing vs Replacing Servo Motors

Do you repair or replace a servo motor when it fails? When a servo motor fails, it could be due to a variety of reasons. After the failure, the engine will usually produce an intense vibration, or a knocking sound echo throughout. When this happens at a plant, production grinds to a halt, downtime sends…Read more