230V and 110V drum pump electric motors | Flux Pumps UK
Tough, serviceable, ergonomically-designed motors
FLUX 230V and 110V single-phase electric drum pump motors are tough, powerful, quiet and efficient. Our motors have lower current draw for the same performance, when compared to competitor’s products. All Flux motors are serviceable designs, suitable for continuous running (marked S1) and 100% made in our German factory, using European components. Every motor is individually tested before sale.
Flux manufactures both internally-cooled and externally-cooled motor designs, with power ratings from 230 W to 800 W. Internally-cooled designs have IP24 protection against dust and water ingress, whereas externally-cooled motors have a class-leading IP55 rating. When run-times are particularly long, consider the maintenance-free FBM 4000 brushless motor.
110V Drum Pump Commutator Motors
Flux commutator motors have significant features and benefits that elevate them above competitors:
- High Performance: These brushed motors provide high torque, high efficiency and robust performance. All Flux motors are suitable for continuous running. Cost-effective 500W FEM4070 motors have variable speed control as standard. High power 800W motors are available for high density and high viscosity fluids.
- Versatility: Flux commutator motors are used in a range of applications including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. F460 Ex models are suitable for use in explosive environments. FEM 3070 motors are are especially light and portable, with 2-speeds for accurate dispense control. You can purchase our FEM 3070 here.
- Durability: These motors are built to last, using high-quality materials to withstand harsh conditions. Double-walled F 458 motors, for example, are totally enclosed designs, suitable for corrosive atmospheres. Cooling air does not enter the windings, ensuring long-term reliability and reduced maintenance costs. Design features such as high-strength housings, superior cable protection, recessed switches, lacquer coated motor windings and superior fume protection provide extended life and reduced maintenance.
- Safety Features: Safety is a paramount consideration in the design of Flux motors. All our motors are double insulated and Class II earth protected. The F 460 Ex model, is ATEX certified and safe for use in potentially explosive environments. Flux 110V motors are fitted with thermal overload-protection and low-voltage release, to protect from accidental re-starting. 110V motors provide reduced risk of operator injury from an accident, compared to higher voltage equivalents.
- Ease of Maintenance: Flux commutator motors are designed to deliver maximum return on investment. They are serviceable and easy to maintain, providing industry leading whole-life cost. You can easily perform regular preventive maintenance to keep the motors in optimal condition.
- Adaptability: One motor can be used to drive many different pumps, keeping costs low. Optional quick-release couplings allow the motor to be detached quickly and easily. Their adaptability makes them a practical choice for many barrel pumping applications enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.
FAQs
- What is a commutator motor?
A commutator can be described as a rotary electrical switch. It periodically reverses the current direction between a rotor and an external circuit. The commutator consists of a cylinder with multiple metal contact segments, which mount on the rotating armature of the motor.
Two or more electrical contacts, known as brushes, typically made from a soft conductive material such as carbon, press against the commutator. These brushes maintain sliding contact with successive segments of the commutator as it rotates, connecting the windings (coils of wire) on the armature, to the commutator segments.
Commutators are essential in direct current (DC) motors and dynamos (DC generators). In a motor, the commutator supplies electric current to the windings. By reversing the current direction in the rotating windings each half turn, it generates a steady rotating force (torque). In a generator, the commutator collects the current produced in the windings, reversing the current direction with each half turn. This action serves as a mechanical rectifier, converting the alternating current from the windings into unidirectional direct current for the external load circuit.
- What are the benefits of 110V drum pump motors?
Flux single-phase electric commutator motors, also known as brushed motors, offer several benefits:
- Cost-Effective: Commutator motors are typically less expensive to manufacture compared to other types of motors, making them a cost-effective choice for many applications. Our designs are easy to repair and maintain, delivering great return on investment.
- High Starting Torque: These motors deliver high starting torque, which is beneficial when pumping high density or high viscosity fluids.
- Speed Control: Flux 110V drum pump motors with speed control are ideal when dispensing liquids into different sized containers.
- Simplicity and Reliability: Their simple design makes these drum pump motors reliable and easy to maintain. Carbon brushes and bearings can be replaced quickly and at low cost. All spare parts are available to buy separately, for economical repairs.
- Compact Size: These motors are compact and light, making them ideal for applications where space is limited.
- Versatility: Highly portable and easy to detach from the pump tube, our motors can be used anywhere on site.
- Durability: With robust double-walled housings, enhanced fume ingress protection, air filter and optimal cooling, our 110V drum pump motors can withstand tough working conditions and have a long operational life.
- Efficiency: Flux motors run more slowly (8,500 RPM vs. 11,000 RPM for roughly the same performance), with around 30% less current draw than competitor motors.
- Which is better, 110V or 230V?
When considering the use of 110V versus 230V single-phase electric motors in pumping applications, several factors need to be considered to help determine which voltage best suits your needs.
The standard UK mains electricity supply is 230V. Manufacturers produce 230V motors because there is high demand and they are compatible with the existing electrical infrastructure. Flux 230V motors are fitted with a standard 2-pin Euro plug, or 3-pin UK plug. This makes them convenient and cost-effective to use. They are used for both permanently installed pumping installations and for portable applications, e.g. barrel pumps.
Although less common in the UK than the standard 230V mains supply, 110V power is widely used on larger construction, industrial and manufacturing sites where safety concerns require lower voltage equipment. 110V supply, especially when centre-tapped to earth, offers a safety advantage and reduced chance of operator injury if a malfunction or accident occurs when using portable, hand-held equipment. Voltage and amperage (the measurement of current) are directly proportional. Therefore, 110V equipment is considered safer as its lower voltage carries lower current than 230V.
Step-down transformers (with round safety plug sockets) are used to reduce the voltage from 230V to 110V. Therefore, 110V power is a more expensive option overall, but perhaps not by much, when considering total plant operating costs.
230V motors are typically more efficient than their 110V counterparts. They draw less current for the same power output, leading to reduced energy losses in the form of heat. Although less efficient, 110V pump motors have the same power ratings as their 230V equivalents. 110V motors are particularly well suited to smaller portable pumps and hand-held tools. Such equipment generally requires lower power and typically has shorter run times, although Flux 110V are still S1 marked, ie. rated for continuous duty applications.
Conclusion:
- Choose 110V motors where safety is a priority. For example, construction sites or larger manufacturing plants.
- Choose 230V Motors for continuous-duty applications and where straightforward connection to electrical infrastructure, at minimal cost, is important.