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Why do geared motors use aluminum housings?

Update:18-10-2024
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1. Aluminum is lightweight and easy to transport and install
Aluminum is lighter than traditional cast iron or steel. In practical applications, the installation and maintenance of geared motors often require manual operation, especially for some small and medium-sized equipment. If the motor is too heavy, it will not only increase the difficulty of handling and installation, but also increase labor costs. Geared motors with aluminum housings can greatly reduce the total weight of the equipment, reduce transportation costs, and facilitate customer installation and subsequent maintenance.

2. Good heat dissipation effect and extend motor life
Aluminum has better thermal conductivity than steel and cast iron, and can better help the motor dissipate heat. Geared motors generate a certain amount of heat when working. If the heat is not dissipated in time, the internal temperature of the motor will rise, affecting its performance and even shortening its service life. The aluminum housing can effectively and quickly transfer the heat inside the motor to the external environment, thereby helping the motor to work more stably and efficiently. This also means that our products will have higher reliability and longer service life during long-term operation.

3. Strong anti-corrosion performance and adaptability to complex environments
Aluminum naturally has a certain degree of corrosion resistance, which is particularly suitable for some humid, dusty, or corrosive gas industrial environments. Using aluminum housing can help the motor maintain a longer service life under these harsh conditions, reduce the possibility of equipment failure, and reduce the maintenance frequency and cost of customers.

4. Mature manufacturing process and beautiful appearance
With the continuous advancement of aluminum processing technology, aluminum housing can not only provide excellent performance, but also have a smooth surface and modern design. For customers, having simple and modern equipment can also enhance the image of the overall factory or equipment. At the same time, aluminum material is convenient for various surface treatment processes, such as anodizing, spraying, etc., which can provide better wear resistance and decorativeness.

5. High cost-effectiveness and outstanding cost-effectiveness
Although aluminum seems to be slightly more expensive in raw materials, it can help customers save hidden costs such as subsequent maintenance and transportation due to its light weight, easy processing, good heat dissipation and corrosion resistance. At the same time, with the widespread use of aluminum and the continuous improvement of the maturity of manufacturing technology, the overall cost of aluminum housing reduction motors has not increased significantly compared with traditional materials, but has provided a higher cost-effectiveness.

As a manufacturer, we choose aluminum housing to provide customers with more lightweight, good heat dissipation, corrosion resistance, and cost-effective high-quality products, helping customers to obtain better use experience and higher economic benefits in different application scenarios. If you have more questions or need to know more about the advantages of aluminum housing gear motors, please feel free to contact us!