One of the basic components of any form of operation is an electric motor. These simple devices power a wide assortment of essential equipment that are used for a variety of work-related operations. The center of any motor is the coil used to produce the energy and mechanical force. Read More…
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Sag Harbor Industries, Inc.
Sag Harbor, NY | 800-724-5952We are proud of the craftsmanship of our engineers. All of our products are made right here in the United States and we promise that these items are created from high quality resources. Our electrical coils are unique and efficient.
Classic Coil Company
Bristol, CT | 800-825-4319Established in 1973, Classic Coil Company is a Contract Manufacturer of electronic coils. We manufacture coils for a variety of industries; winding wire gauges from 4-58 AWG. We are ISO 9001-2015 certified, ITAR registered and DFARS Compliant. Our Engineering services allow us to assist with design, reduce cost, and increase efficiency in production. Call or visit our website to learn more about our capabilities.
Quality Coils, Inc.
Bristol, CT | 860-584-0927We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company which is internationally known for manufacturing high quality electromagnetic-coils. It is our goal to provide quality products, a commitment to speedy delivery, and competitive pricing. We understand that every application is unique, so we encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific requirements. Call us at 1-860-584-0927 and find out what our 50+ years of experience can do for you.
Torelco LLC
Alpha, NJ | 800-867-3526Since 1962, Torelco has been a supplier of electric coils and transformers of superior quality. We offer custom coils, solenoid coils, ferrite core coils & toroid wound coils to serve a range of industries. Markets served include medical, military, electronics, and industrial. When you work with us, our promise is to build to the exact specifications and meet the custom needs of our customers.
Precision Econowind, Inc.
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Triad Magnetics
Perris, CA | 951-277-0757Triad Magnetics has been in the electric coils industry for over 75 years. Giving us the knowledge and expertise to be one of the best in the industry. We have a wide range of electric coils and inductors as well as the ability to custom engineer and manufacture electric coils to our customer’s needs. Having served the needs of many industries for more than half a century, Triad believes its experience makes the difference.
Johnson Electric Coil Company
Antigo, WI | 800-826-9741Johnson Electric Coil Company is a family owned manufacturer that specializes in custom transformers, coils and inductors. From three phase isolation transformers to single phase inductors and chokes, we carefully design our products to meet your exact specifications.
Motor coils, regardless of their simple design, are complex components that have been specially engineered to fit into a motor to direct electrical energy. The center of a motor coil is its stator and rotor. These two elements work together to keep a constant flow of electrical power.
What is a Motor Coil?
The purpose of an electric motor is to change electrical energy into mechanical, or work energy, through the use of torque. Electrical current flows through wire windings that are wrapped around a stator. The wire windings of the stator create an electromagnetic field to turn the rotor as current passes through the stator. The torque that is produced is determined by the force of the current, density of the wire, and the windings of the coil.
The simplest, to the most complex, motors have a stator and rotor as a part of the motor coil. They are the essence of what drives an electric motor.
A unique feature of direct current (DC) motors is the commutator, which is a cylinder with several metal contacts on the rotor. They reverse the flow of current in each half turn of the rotor to keep the rotation steady and can serve as a mechanical rectifier. Though they were once a necessary part of electric motors, they are less frequently used in modern electric motors.
Motor Coil Materials
The foundation of any electrical coil is its wiring. The most common form of wiring, regardless of the type of coil, is copper since it has high ductility, excellent conductivity, and can be configured for any application. For a motor coil, copper wire is coated with enamel or lacquer to reduce the amount of heat that is created since heat can seriously damage the performance of the coil.
A critical factor for a motor coil is how it is wound. For the best performance, coils are wound such that each layer fits easily into the layer below. Though wild winding can be used, such a method reduces the fill factor of the winding and leads to an inefficient coil.
Important Factors for Motor Coil Production
When producing a coil, it is important to determine the gauge of wire that is to be used. Larger gauge wires can produce a high amount of energy but are difficult to configure and limit the number of windings. Lower gauge wires may not be as productive but can have more windings.
The best wire windings have a high fill factor and limit the amount of dead space. When producing a winding, it is difficult to avoid empty or dead space. The more carefully the wire is wound and placed, the higher will be the fill factor.
