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The Basics of Motor Selection
Motor Selection Basics: Inertia and Power and Torque Requirements
A variety of motor manufacturers provide online tools and calculators to assist users in selecting an ideal miniature motor, including our own MotionCompass™, a web-based application designed to provide mini motor solutions based on unique motion requirements for various applications. However, these tools shouldn’t replace having a fundamental understanding of the factors that go into the motor selection process! The reason is simple: choosing a miniature motor involves having a comprehensive knowledge of the application’s specific parameters, an awareness of the factors that the application prioritizes, and a technical understanding of the motion solution options that are best suited to meet these requirements.
Let’s explore two of the key motor selection factors, inertia matching and torque/power requirements, which will help illustrate the importance of understanding these concepts while simultaneously allowing users to appreciate and better utilize online tools to build on their initial calculations.
