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input needed

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 12:21
by RobertWS
can any one tell me what these things are attached to the motors are and what there purpose is.
I can under stand the fan behind to keep motors cool.

Regards Robert. :?

Re: input needed

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 17:04
by sjbatche
Hi Robert

The items in question would be cooling fins. They work a bit like the radiator in your car. They increase the surface area of the motors metal can allowing much more effective cooling. The fan blowing air across them would help disipate much more heat. Many high power electronic components have some sort of cooling fins fitted.

Steve

Re: input needed

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 19:55
by MikeJames
AKA Heat Sinks.

Mike

Re: input needed

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 22:09
by RobertWS
thank you, I learn more every day

Robert.