Compressor Motors

Compressor motors are widely used to provide the power to drive compressors. As a prime mover, the motor needs to supply sufficient power to start the compressor, accelerate it to full speed, and keep the unit operating under various design conditions.The air compressor motor has advantages of small volum, convenient to carry, high work efficiency compact structure, economical price and long service lifetime.

ATO single phase compressor motor for sales online, ATO provides rated power 1 hp/ 1.5 hp/ 2 hp/ 3 hp/ 5 hp/ 7.5 hp/ 10 hp air compressor motor for selection, working voltage 115/ 230VAC or 208-230V, 1/8 inch-1 inch shaft. Air compressor electric motor design with double capacitance and steel hosing which offers strong running performance, the AC electric motor for air compressor contains a protector to ensure the safe operation.

The electric compressor motor can be used for metal cutting, machine tools, water pumps, blowers, transportation machinery, agricultural machinery, etc.

What is Compressor Motor?

An air compressor motor provides power to the compressor head. In turn, the compressor head compresses and forces quantities of air either into the storage tank or directly through an airline. Essentially, the compressor motor is like the heart of an air compressor. An air compressor without a motor is like a car without an engine. Although there are numerous types of air compressors on the market, the majority of compressors still have three basic components: the motor, the head, and the storage tank.

The most obvious part of any compressor is the storage tank. Compressed air stored in this tank provides a continuous supply of constant pressure. Not all compressors utilize a storage tank, however, as some smaller or portable compressors deliver the compressed air directly through airlines. With or without a tank, an air compressor still has two crucial components that are essential to the operation. These integral parts are the compressor motor and the compressor head.

Compressor heads are generally configured in several different ways, but they all ultimately perform the same task. This part of the compressor is responsible for taking a certain amount of air, depending on the machine's size, and compressing it into a smaller space, which is normally the storage tank. A compressor head, however, cannot function without the aid of the compressor motor. All air compressors have some type of motor, which converts electrical energy into kinetic energy, meaning it provides power to the compressor head. Without some type of motor powering the compressor head, the machine would not be able to function.

Compressor Motor Troubleshooting

1. Replace the capacitor: Capacitors are components used to control the amount of power supplied to the compressor motor. The capacitor holds a certain voltage and then discharges as required by the motor. As you have already seen, most problems caused by air compressor motors in compressors are caused by capacitors. Therefore, by replacing the capacitor, many air compressor motor problems can be reduced.
2. Add new centrifugal switch: Most air compressor motors will have a centrifugal switch mounted on the motor shaft. But how do you know if your motor has a centrifugal switch? this is very simple. After turning on the compressor, let the compressor run for a while, then turn it off. If your air compressor is working properly, the motor will slow down first when you press the off switch. Then the speed of the shaft will slow down and you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates that your motor has a centrifugal switch.
3. Use rebuild kit or replace motor: What if there are no problems with capacitors or centrifugal switches? Instead, the electric compressor motor itself cannot start. If this happens to you, you have two options.Your first option is to rebuild the compressor motor. You can use a screwdriver to open the motor and inspect the inside. Sometimes just cleaning the inside of the motor can make it as good as new. If you find any part broken, you can repair that part and turn off the motor. This is how rebuilding works. If there is no option to use an air compressor motor rebuild kit, you must buy a new motor and replace the old one. If you see your air compressor motor stop working permanently, replacing the motor is the only solution.