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Brushless motors: All you really need to know

Oriental Motor have been trading since 1885 when they were founded in Tokyo. The company is now a well-established worldwide business with experience in the development, manufacture and marketing of compact electrical motors and drive systems.

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It developed into its current format in 1950 which allowed for a true production line, facilitating rapid production of high-quality products, before arriving in Europe in 1982. The Oriental Motor range of cost-effective and
efficient motors fulfils motor needs of products and applications around the world.

Brushed motors vs brushless

One of Oriental Motor’s flagship product ranges is brushless DC (BLDC) motors. These are packed with features and benefits
that result in high functionality with great ease of use. They work in a similar way to a servo motor – so the brush, which is the weak point of a brushed DC motor, is
not required. A brush wears out or needs replacing and without that, the motor is more or less maintenance-free and so has a longer lifespan. There are no electrical contacts to wear, little noise or
heat variation because of the lack of friction from the brush, increased reliability, higher torque to weight ratio, no ionising sparks from the commutator and they are hugely reliable.

Read the full article in the June issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.