Choosing the Right Electric Motor Technology: Stranded Wound vs. Bar Wound

🔧Stranded wound motor technology has been in production for 100 years and uses tried and true manufacturing methods.

💡Bar wound motor technology is a relatively recent innovation and allows for a higher slot fill and lower resistance.

💰Stranded wound motors have lower material costs due to the use of less copper, while bar wound motors require proprietary equipment and an additional connection ring.

🌍The choice between stranded wound and bar wound technology depends on performance goals, as well as cost and manufacturing considerations.

⚡️The AC resistance of bar wound motors is higher than DC resistance, resulting in more complex engineering and potential trade-offs.

Which motor technology is more cost-effective?

—Stranded wound motors have lower material costs due to the use of less copper, while bar wound motors require proprietary equipment and an additional connection ring, increasing costs.

How do stranded wound and bar wound motors differ in resistance?

—The AC resistance of bar wound motors is higher than the DC resistance, influencing engineering decisions and potentially impacting motor performance.

What are the advantages of stranded wound motor technology?

—Stranded wound motors have been in production for 100 years, using proven manufacturing methods and benefiting from a wide range of suppliers.

What are the advantages of bar wound motor technology?

—Bar wound motors allow for a higher slot fill and lower resistance, resulting in improved motor efficiency and potentially longer electric range.

What factors influence the choice between stranded wound and bar wound motor technology?

—The choice depends on performance goals, cost considerations, manufacturing capabilities, and the ability to overcome engineering challenges such as resistance and slot fill.

00:01Introduction to the importance of choosing the right electric motor technology

04:15Explanation of stranded wound motor technology and its advantages and disadvantages

07:38Explanation of bar wound motor technology and its advantages and disadvantages

12:00Discussion of AC resistance vs. DC resistance and its impact on motor performance

15:59Comparison of stranded wound and bar wound motor technology in terms of cost, resistance, and manufacturing considerations