Johnson Electric launches new micro motor product line
28 December 2010
Johnson Electric introduced its Compact DC motor product line based on Johnson Electric’s proprietary Curve technology. The company says that the Compact DC micro motors offer the industry’s highest power density.
Johnson Electric’s Curve technology is deployed within a DC motor platform with a novel 4 pole magnetic design in a curved package which reduces motor size and weight. This power density improvement is suited for automotive applications where low weight and compact size are required. Overall vehicle weight is a key driver of fuel economy, and the new motors from Johnson Electric help make cars more fuel efficient.
The Compact DC product line reduces weight by 35% in a package that is 25% smaller with the same power as standard DC motors. This technology innovation aligns with the trend towards smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles.Jim Dick, Johnson Electric’s senior vice president of Strategic Marketing
Compact DC motors can be custom engineered to address multiple automotive applications including window lifts, sunroofs, steering wheel locks, door locks, HVAC actuators and most other functions in the car that require DC motors.
I think electric power steering is a hot ticket. Get that hydraulic pump off the belt and eliminate high pressure hoses that blow out.
Posted by: SJC | 28 December 2010 at 01:19 PM
Good work. Somebody should work of car bodies and trim 35% of the weight off. Even more will be done to batteries, controllers, chargers, generators in the next 5 years or so.
Posted by: HarveyD | 29 December 2010 at 12:39 PM
I might be old fashioned. While e motor drive any is a very sensible rationalising, I have always seen the "arm strong" boxes as very adequate, cheap an reliable for the bulk of average motorists.
I think consumers have been quite mislead into thinking the power option is a necessity.
We can see good examples of manual boxes in many areas, the only requirement is appropriate understanding of geometry and normal maintainance.
Posted by: Arnold | 30 December 2010 at 07:00 PM
I don't think you will convince many buyers that manual steering is a substitute for going to the gym. They want their cake and eat it too so to speak. They want all the conveniences with good mileage and performance at a lower price.
Posted by: SJC | 01 January 2011 at 02:16 PM