Introduction of Examples of Motor Applications in Daily Life and Industry

Motors, which convert electrical energy into motive power, are convenient devices that are indispensable in our daily lives. However, many people may not know where exactly they are used.

There are many products in which motors are used, both in household and industrial applications. If you Know the various applications of motors, it may help you improve your facilities and increase operational efficiency.

This article explains the role of motors and provides examples of their use in everyday life and in industry.

Role of the Motor

A motor is a device that converts electrical energy into motive power. When an electric current is passed through a coil, magnetic force is generated, and rotation is produced by the interaction of the coil and the permanent magnet.

Due to their simple structure, motors can be miniaturized. Therefore, they can be incorporated into compact products such as smartphones and small medical devices.

Motors in Daily Life

There are many products around us that have motors built inside. Here we will introduce three of the most typical ones.

(1) Home Appliances such as Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Audio Equipment, etc.

A common example of where motors are used is in home appliances. Washing machines, refrigerator compressors, etc. are powered by motors.

Also, in audio and video equipment for CDs and DVDs, it is the rotation of a motor that causes the discs to spin.

(2) Electronic Equipment such as Vending Machines and Printers

Vending machines in cities operate with built-in motors. The motors inside the machines are used to process bills and coins and to transport the products to the consumer.

Motors are also essential for office equipment such as inkjet and laser printers.

(3)Vehicles such as Automobiles and Trains

Motors are utilized for various functions in automobiles, trains, and other vehicles.

Small motors are incorporated in various automotive electrical equipment such as headlights, door mirrors, power seats, and parking brakes. With the shift to electrification, the number of small motors installed in automobiles is expected to continue to increase.

Motor Applications in the Industrial Field

The industrial sector also relies on motors in a variety of specialized equipment. They help to improve operational efficiency and provide high-quality performance.

(1) Products for Factories in the FA Field

In the field of factory automation (FA), motors are used in a variety of situations. The four main areas of FA are processing, assembly, material handling, and management.

Specifically, motors are installed in the drive units of robots for factory work and conveyor belts that carry products.

(2) Medical Equipment such as CT Scanners and Dialysis Machines

Motors are used in many medical devices, such as pumps for dialysis machines and cooling systems for CT scanners.

In medical institutions where a quiet environment is essential, frictional noise generated by reduction gears may affect rest and relaxation of the patients. In such situations, Mabuchi recommends Mabuchi Motor's IN/IS Series for Medical Equipment, which excels in quietness and low vibration under high-speed rotation.

Our motors are installed in various medical devices in Japan and overseas, including surgical instruments, infusion pumps and other medication dispensers.

(3) AGVs such as Automated Transportation Systems in Factories

Motors are also indispensable for AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles). AGVs load and transport heavy cargo, reducing the workload of employees in factories and warehouses.

Mabuchi Motor offers the MS Series suitable for autonomous mobile robots such as AGVs and AMRs. Because of the compact motor, it is easy to secure space for batteries at the bottom of AGVs. This has the advantage of reducing the overall height of the vehicle body.

Summary

This article described the following usages of motors:

• Role of the Motor

• Motors used in Daily Life

• Motor Applications in specialized Fields

Motors are incorporated into many products used in daily life and in industrial fields. It is no exaggeration to say that it is impossible to live without the benefits of motors in today's world.

Mabuchi Motor's brushless motors are compact yet powerful and energy efficient.

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