Avoiding Premature Motor Failure with the JuggerNaut® Condenser Fan Motor
How can the Century JuggerNaut® with bearing current protection (BCP) save you from unplanned downtime costs and reduce your bills?
To save energy, many retailers are retrofitting inverters onto existing refrigeration equipment. Once the new equipment is in place, problems can arise. OEM condenser fan converter motors typically do not hold up to the strength that inverters place on them. The issue: bearings. All bearings are subject to wear and damage. Bearings are among the most vulnerable parts of a three-phase motor. When used with variable frequency drives (VFDs), bearings are often overlooked.
Instead of a sine wave, a VFD will send power to a motor in the form of positive and negative pulses. These pulses can cause damage to the motor bearings. VFDs can save energy. But the cost to repair bearings or replace the motor can quickly offset any energy savings. The cost from unplanned downtime further cuts into money saved from efficiency measures.
The JuggerNaut motor with Bearing Current Protection (BCP) has an internal carbon brush that uses proprietary silver brush. This feature provides voltage minimization and current protection. It directly reduces bearing failure from the pulses produced by the VFD. The brush provides several advantages, including increased bearing life. Thanks to these features, the motor will typically outlast the unit it powers. Other features include internal mount options to avoid exposure to outside and contaminated environments.
How Can The JuggerNaut Bring More Value to Your Application?
The patented voltage change device, allows you to easily adjust the voltage of the motor, making it easier to control. Typical motors are only rated for a 40° C to 60° C degrees ambient temperature. The JuggerNaut is ready for 70° C allowing it to safely operate in hot and temperate environments. Its air over design allows it to be mounted within the airflow of the fan for proper cooling.
Century makes dependable motors ready to ship without special modification or changes needed. Save yourself from premature motor replacement with the Century JuggerNaut condenser fan motor with BCP. For more information on how you can start reducing your refrigeration HVAC energy costs, Contact Our Experts below.