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The Capacitor-Run Motor, specifically designed for heater applications, is a highly reliable and efficient single-phase induction motor optimized for driving fans and blowers in electric heating systems. Utilizing a permanent split capacitor (PSC) design, this motor provides smooth, quiet, and continuous airflow—essential for efficient heat distribution, consistent temperature control, and safe operation in a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial heating appliances.
Quiet & Vibration-Free Operation: The PSC design creates a balanced rotating magnetic field, resulting in exceptionally smooth torque delivery and minimal electromagnetic noise. This ensures silent heat circulation, which is critical for living spaces, offices, and noise-sensitive environments.
High Efficiency for Continuous Duty: Engineered for 100% continuous operation (S1 duty), the motor maintains high power factor and efficiency during extended run times, reducing energy consumption and operating costs for space heaters, furnaces, and heat recovery systems.
Integrated Thermal Resilience: Built with high-temperature insulation materials (Class B, F, or higher) and high-temperature lubricants in bearings, allowing it to perform reliably in the elevated ambient temperatures found inside heater enclosures and plenums.
Multi-Speed Capability: Easily configured with multiple winding taps (e.g., High/Medium/Low speeds) to provide adjustable airflow rates. This allows users to balance heating intensity with noise levels or enables automatic speed staging in thermostat-controlled systems.
Simple, Maintenance-Free Design: The absence of a centrifugal switch or separate start capacitor eliminates common failure points. This brushless induction design ensures long service life with zero required maintenance, ideal for sealed or hard-to-access installations.
Compact & Lightweight: Offers excellent power density in a compact frame, facilitating flexible integration into space-constrained heater cabinets and HVAC units.
Reliable Start Under Load: Provides sufficient starting torque to overcome initial static pressure from filters and ductwork, ensuring consistent fan start-up and airflow.
Motor Type: Single-Phase, Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) Induction Motor.
Input Power: Common ratings: 120V AC, 240V AC; 50/60 Hz.
Output Power: Typically ranges from 10W to 150W, suitable for a broad spectrum of heater sizes.
Speed: Common synchronous speeds: 1050 RPM, 1550 RPM (6-pole) for quiet operation, or 1625 RPM, 3250 RPM (4-pole). Actual speed is slightly lower due to slip.
Speed Options: Single-speed, 2-speed, or 3-speed models available.
Capacitor: A permanent, oil-filled run capacitor is externally mounted (typically 2.5 µF to 15 µF range).
Thermal Protection: Often includes an automatic reset thermal overload protector embedded in the windings to prevent burnout from overheating or blocked airflow.
Mounting: Versatile options including resilient rubber mounting rings, stud mounts, or front/rear mounting brackets to isolate vibration.
Shaft: Designed to securely mount centrifugal blower wheels (squirrel cage fans), axial impellers, or propeller fans.
This motor is the critical airflow component in numerous heating systems:
Electric Space Heaters: Ceramic heaters, fan heaters, oil-filled radiator fans, baseboard heater fans.
Residential & Commercial HVAC: Inducer draft motors for gas furnaces, circulating blower motors in electric furnaces and air handlers.
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) & Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)
Portable & Wall-Mounted Heaters
Industrial Unit Heaters & Duct Heaters
Fireplace Inserts & Stove Fans
In heating applications, consistent and reliable airflow is synonymous with safety, comfort, and efficiency. This capacitor-run motor is engineered to be the silent, dependable heart of your heating system. Its robust construction ensures trouble-free operation season after season, while its quiet performance enhances user comfort. By delivering steady and controllable airflow, it maximizes heat exchanger efficiency and ensures even temperature distribution, making it an indispensable component for high-quality heating appliances.
Note: Proper selection requires matching the motor's airflow (CFM) and external static pressure (ESP) capability to the heater's thermal output and ducting system. Always verify the electrical specifications and capacitor rating as per the manufacturer's wiring diagram.
The Capacitor-Run Motor, specifically designed for heater applications, is a highly reliable and efficient single-phase induction motor optimized for driving fans and blowers in electric heating systems. Utilizing a permanent split capacitor (PSC) design, this motor provides smooth, quiet, and continuous airflow—essential for efficient heat distribution, consistent temperature control, and safe operation in a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial heating appliances.
Quiet & Vibration-Free Operation: The PSC design creates a balanced rotating magnetic field, resulting in exceptionally smooth torque delivery and minimal electromagnetic noise. This ensures silent heat circulation, which is critical for living spaces, offices, and noise-sensitive environments.
High Efficiency for Continuous Duty: Engineered for 100% continuous operation (S1 duty), the motor maintains high power factor and efficiency during extended run times, reducing energy consumption and operating costs for space heaters, furnaces, and heat recovery systems.
Integrated Thermal Resilience: Built with high-temperature insulation materials (Class B, F, or higher) and high-temperature lubricants in bearings, allowing it to perform reliably in the elevated ambient temperatures found inside heater enclosures and plenums.
Multi-Speed Capability: Easily configured with multiple winding taps (e.g., High/Medium/Low speeds) to provide adjustable airflow rates. This allows users to balance heating intensity with noise levels or enables automatic speed staging in thermostat-controlled systems.
Simple, Maintenance-Free Design: The absence of a centrifugal switch or separate start capacitor eliminates common failure points. This brushless induction design ensures long service life with zero required maintenance, ideal for sealed or hard-to-access installations.
Compact & Lightweight: Offers excellent power density in a compact frame, facilitating flexible integration into space-constrained heater cabinets and HVAC units.
Reliable Start Under Load: Provides sufficient starting torque to overcome initial static pressure from filters and ductwork, ensuring consistent fan start-up and airflow.
Motor Type: Single-Phase, Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) Induction Motor.
Input Power: Common ratings: 120V AC, 240V AC; 50/60 Hz.
Output Power: Typically ranges from 10W to 150W, suitable for a broad spectrum of heater sizes.
Speed: Common synchronous speeds: 1050 RPM, 1550 RPM (6-pole) for quiet operation, or 1625 RPM, 3250 RPM (4-pole). Actual speed is slightly lower due to slip.
Speed Options: Single-speed, 2-speed, or 3-speed models available.
Capacitor: A permanent, oil-filled run capacitor is externally mounted (typically 2.5 µF to 15 µF range).
Thermal Protection: Often includes an automatic reset thermal overload protector embedded in the windings to prevent burnout from overheating or blocked airflow.
Mounting: Versatile options including resilient rubber mounting rings, stud mounts, or front/rear mounting brackets to isolate vibration.
Shaft: Designed to securely mount centrifugal blower wheels (squirrel cage fans), axial impellers, or propeller fans.
This motor is the critical airflow component in numerous heating systems:
Electric Space Heaters: Ceramic heaters, fan heaters, oil-filled radiator fans, baseboard heater fans.
Residential & Commercial HVAC: Inducer draft motors for gas furnaces, circulating blower motors in electric furnaces and air handlers.
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) & Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)
Portable & Wall-Mounted Heaters
Industrial Unit Heaters & Duct Heaters
Fireplace Inserts & Stove Fans
In heating applications, consistent and reliable airflow is synonymous with safety, comfort, and efficiency. This capacitor-run motor is engineered to be the silent, dependable heart of your heating system. Its robust construction ensures trouble-free operation season after season, while its quiet performance enhances user comfort. By delivering steady and controllable airflow, it maximizes heat exchanger efficiency and ensures even temperature distribution, making it an indispensable component for high-quality heating appliances.
Note: Proper selection requires matching the motor's airflow (CFM) and external static pressure (ESP) capability to the heater's thermal output and ducting system. Always verify the electrical specifications and capacitor rating as per the manufacturer's wiring diagram.
