AC Motors | AC Induction & Geared Motors | RS
Recently searched

    AC Motors

    AC motors are driven by an alternating current and are a highly efficient way of turning electrical energy into mechanical motion. AC motors differ from DC (Direct Current) Motors in that they are brushless, meaning less need for maintenance and a typically longer life expectancy. Unlike DC motors, the output speed for AC motors is typically controlled by a frequency drive control.

    What are the types of AC motors?

    The RS Range of AC motors includes the following:

    • AC induction motors are typically used in kitchen appliances, automobiles and industrial machinery, induction motors have an output rotation speed that is proportional to the applied frequency of the alternate current.
    • AC synchronous motors are so-called because the speed of the rotor is proportional to the stator, synchronous AC motors are used where accuracy is an important factor, such as clocks and timers.
    • AC squirrel cage motors are a type of induction motor that uses a cage rotor instead of a wound rotor, and as such is considered to be more rugged and less maintenance heavy. Squirrel cage induction motors are often used in applications where a low starting torque is required and no speed control is needed, such as pumps and air compressors.
    • AC shaded pole motors are a single-phase squirrel cage motor that uses an auxiliary winding composed of either a copper ring or bar, called a shading coil. Unlike standard squirrel cage motors, they are suited for multiple speeds and are often used in fans.
    • AC geared motors integrate a gear reducer with an electric AC motor to deliver high torque at low speed or low horsepower. Operating at low speed allows these motors to exert greater power.
    • AC servo motors feature a rotary actuator that allows for precise control of angular position. The motor is attached by gears to the control wheel, as the motor rotates, the position sensors resistance changes, so the control circuit can precisely regulate movement.
    • AC Stepper Motors are commonly used as an output in electronic circuits, it divides a full rotation into a number of equal steps.

     Applications 

    • Appliances.
    • Compressor drives and systems.
    • Computers.
    • Conveyor systems.
    • Fans and air conditioners.
    • Hydraulic and irrigation pumps.
    • Transportation equipment.

     For more information on AC Motors check out our comprehensive guide: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/ac-motors-guide

    579 Products showing for AC Motors

    RS PRO
    4 W
    -
    -
    Synchronous Geared
    220 → 240 V ac
    1
    2.5 rpm, 3 rpm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7mm
    19mm
    64.4mm
    -
    -
    17 mA
    50mm
    7 kgf-cm
    Clockwise
    RS PRO
    2.2kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    Squirrel Cage Motor
    400 V
    3
    1440rpm
    4
    -
    -
    Foot Mount
    28mm
    60mm
    195mm
    -
    -
    4.9A
    329mm
    14.6 nm
    -
    RS PRO
    3kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    Squirrel Cage Motor
    400 V
    3
    1430rpm
    4
    -
    -
    Flange Mount
    28mm
    60mm
    195mm
    -
    -
    6.98A
    331mm
    20.1 nm
    -
    RS PRO
    0.75kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    Squirrel Cage Motor
    400 V
    3
    2895rpm
    2
    -
    -
    Flange Mount
    19mm
    40mm
    156mm
    -
    -
    1.88A
    240mm
    2.48 nm
    -
    RS PRO
    15 kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    -
    400 V
    3
    2945 rpm
    2
    -
    -
    Flange Mount
    42k6
    110mm
    349.5 Dia.mm
    -
    -
    26.9 A
    -
    48.64 nm
    -
    RS PRO
    4 W
    -
    -
    Synchronous Geared
    220 → 240 V ac
    1
    30 rpm, 36 rpm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7mm
    19mm
    64.4mm
    -
    -
    17 mA
    50mm
    0.6 kgf-cm
    Clockwise
    RS PRO
    0.55kW
    IE2
    50
    Squirrel Cage Motor
    400 V
    3
    2800rpm
    2
    -
    -
    Foot Mount
    14mm
    30mm
    138.5mm
    -
    -
    1.44A
    214.5mm
    1.9nm
    -
    RS PRO
    4 W
    -
    -
    Synchronous Geared
    220 → 240 V ac
    1
    30 rpm, 36 rpm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7mm
    19mm
    64.4mm
    -
    -
    17 mA
    50mm
    0.6 kgf-cm
    Anti Clockwise
    Motovario
    0.75 kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    -
    230/400 V
    3
    -
    4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Reversible
    RS PRO
    11kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    Squirrel Cage Motor
    400 V
    3
    2945rpm
    2
    -
    -
    Flange Mount
    42mm
    110mm
    313.5mm
    -
    -
    18.5A
    557mm
    35.7 nm
    -
    Motovario
    370 W
    IE2
    -
    Induction
    230/400 V
    3
    -
    4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Motovario
    0.75 kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    -
    230/400 V
    3
    -
    4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Reversible
    Motovario
    250 W
    IE2
    -
    Induction
    230/400 V
    3
    -
    4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    ABB
    0.18 kW
    IE2
    -
    Induction
    415 V ac
    3
    1380 rpm @ 380 V
    4
    -
    -
    Flange Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    214mm
    1.25 Nm
    Reversible
    ABB
    4 kW
    IE3
    50Hz
    Squirrel Cage Motor
    400 V, 415 V, 690 V
    3
    2873 rpm, 2883 rpm
    2
    -
    -
    Foot Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    4.2 A, 6.9 A, 7.2 A
    -
    13.2 Nm
    -
    Motovario
    250 W
    IE2
    -
    Induction
    230/400 V
    3
    -
    4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Mini Motor
    180 W
    -
    -
    Induction Geared
    230 V ac, 400 V ac
    3
    186 rpm
    -
    Worm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    95mm
    -
    -
    520 mA, 900 mA
    250mm
    8.4 Nm
    Reversible
    ABB
    0.37 kW
    IE2
    50Hz
    Induction
    415 V ac
    3
    1355 rpm @ 380 V
    4
    -
    -
    Foot
    -
    -
    136mm
    -
    -
    2 A, 3 A, 4 A, 6 A
    240mm
    2.6 Nm
    Reversible
    Motovario
    250 W
    IE2
    -
    Induction
    230/400 V
    3
    -
    4
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Crouzet
    0.2 W
    -
    -
    Geared
    24 → 240 V
    -
    600 rpm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    47 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    8 Nm
    -
    Results per page