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Which is better: aluminum shell motors or cast iron motors?
Release Time:
2025-08-22
The choice between aluminum shell motors and cast iron motors depends on the specific application scenario. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages in terms of mechanical performance, heat dissipation capabilities, and adaptability to the operating environment.
Core Performance Comparison
Aluminum Shell Motor Characteristics.
Advantages: Lightweight (low density), excellent heat dissipation performance (high thermal conductivity), strong corrosion resistance (surface oxide film protection), low operating noise, and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Disadvantages: Lower mechanical strength (prone to damage from external forces), higher cost (due to material and processing expenses), suitable for light-load applications such as home appliances, precision instruments, or electric vehicles.
Cast iron motor characteristics.
Advantages: High mechanical strength (high impact resistance), low cost, and outstanding durability, suitable for high-load or harsh environments (such as heavy machinery, ships, and industrial equipment).
Disadvantages: Heavy weight (high handling and installation costs), low heat dissipation efficiency (prone to temperature rise), prone to rust (requires additional protective treatment), and high operational noise.
Key selection factors
Shaft height range: Motors with shaft heights between 80 and 225 can be selected with either cast iron or aluminum housings, while motors with shaft heights exceeding 315 are almost exclusively made with cast iron housings due to strength requirements.
Electrical performance: The housing materials of both types have no impact on the motor's electrical or magnetic circuits, resulting in no difference in electrical performance.
Application scenario recommendations
Prioritize aluminum housing motors:
Weight-sensitive applications (e.g., portable devices, high-altitude operations);
Environments with high heat dissipation requirements (e.g., prolonged continuous operation);
Locations requiring low noise levels (e.g., medical equipment, office environments).
Prioritize cast iron motors:
High-impact load environments (e.g., crushers, stamping equipment);
Projects with limited budgets and no weight sensitivity;
Operating conditions with chemical corrosion risks but no possibility of regular maintenance.
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