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There seems to be a trend towards using AC motors for MHS (and even forklifts).

I just want to know if AC motors are less susceptible to failure?
I ask because recently we had been experiencing cases of roller decks on my ETVs (elevating transfer vehicles) lowering by itself, sometimes too fast, posing a safety hazard. Apparently the causes were faulty speed drives and severely worn commutators on our hoist motors.

Then we are told that the use of AC motors would eradicate such a problem. Is this true?
  • Posted 14 Nov 2007 16:28
  • By chewingyu
  • joined 28 Oct'05 - 73 messages
  • Singapore, Singapore

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