What Can Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) Do?
LIMs are simple to control and easy to use, and can be developed to produce a fast response, high acceleration and high braking forces. LIM operating speed is not dependent on contact friction, as there is no direct physical contact between LIM stator and rotor. There are no gears or chains to cause backlash, no lubrication and no maintenance. Mechanical transmissions are often eliminated leading to a great increase in reliability, and fewer moving parts allow much simpler systems to de used. The simplicity and reduced maintenence requirements of LIM drives mean that long term operating costs are often greatly reduced. Horizontal travel is only limited by the length of the reaction plate or motor and long tracks such as conveyors or amusement rides can use multi-motor systems. Either the powered stator or the unpowered reaction plate can move whilst the other is fixed, giving the optimal system configuration based on user requirements. If a conductive disc is substituted for the reacti
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