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3 unusual facts about fractional horsepower motor


Fractional horsepower motor

In Europe the majority of these applications are fulfilled by the industry's largest players: Brose (formerly Siemens), Bosch and Nidec (formerly Valeo).

The earliest commercially successful electric motors date back to the latter part of the 19th century when Nikola Tesla patented his induction motor in 1888.

Baldor Electric Company - based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Baldor Electric offers AC and DC motors and controllers


Energy harvesting

Their idea is to re-engineer common Home appliance with small (fractional – less than 1-horsepower) electric motors (c. 500W – 1000W) which are used for short periods, for example food mixers, Grinding machine, hand-held power-drills and light wood-working equipment.

Wallisdown

Local industries include Parvalux Electric Motors on Wallisdown Road, the UK's largest fractional horsepower motor manufacturer, next to cosmetics and healthcare giant Procter & Gamble.


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