Electric Motors
As the world’s energy demands continue to climb, the abundance of electric motors has reached an all-time high. Zeus provides a number of motor components focused around insulation designed to minimize system losses and protect against operational and manufacturing hazards. Zeus insulated wire, extruded slot liners, and heat shrinkable insulation together can improve your motor performance.
Insulated Wire
PEEK Insulated Wire
PEEK insulated wire is engineered specifically for challenging environments such as those found in the oil and gas, aerospace, and electrical industries. PEEK insulated wire provides superior abrasion resistance and the ability to withstand intense pressures and exposure to caustic fluids. PEEK insulated wire is best for applications that do not require hairpin windings.
Key Benefits And Capabilities:
- Dielectric Strength
- 100% AC Spark Tested During Extrusion*
- Continuous Working Temperature of 260 °C (500 °F)
*Allowances for PEEK insulated wire are customized and based on various design requirements.
PEEK Wire High Bond
PEEK wire high bond (HB) offers a step up in performance over our standard PEEK insulated wire. As a single layer, 100% PEEK solution, PEEK wire HB enables motor designers to optimize insulation thickness and improve PDIV performance over enamel wire, paving the way for next-generation motor designs in harsh environments. PEEK HB wire is best suited for applications that require tight, hairpin windings.
Key Benefits And Capabilities:
- Single Layer (100% PEEK)
- 100% Defect Free**
- Thickness Range: 0.001” to 0.015” (0.025 mm to 0.381 mm)
**At coating thicknesses less than 0.001” (0.025 mm), PEEK Wire HB exhibits no more than 15 spark faults per 100 feet. Between 0.001” and 0.002” (0.025 – 0.051 mm), PEEK Wire HB exhibits no more than three spark faults per 100 feet. At thicknesses > 0.002” (0.051 mm), PEEK wire HB shows no spark faults.
Slot Liner Insulation
Extruded Tubing
Stator slot liners are a crucial component of motors that help protect magnet wire from abrasion during the motor winding process. Custom extruded slot liners are offered in round, Lay-Flat™, and custom profile configurations. A range of polymer options are available depending on the physical and mechanical properties of your system.
Key Benefits And Capabilities:
- Custom Sizes Available
- Available in FEP, PEEK, PFA, PTFE, and more.
- Electrical and Mechanical Protection
Splicing Aids
PEEKshrink™
PEEKshrink™, our heat-shrinkable PEEK tubing, provides a shrink-to-fit layer of protection for sensitive components and connections and serves as an excellent wire splicing aid. PEEK’s electrical properties, temperature tolerance, and strength allow it to be used in a variety of challenging environments where temperature, pressure, chemicals, water, or dielectric interference pose a threat to electrical components.
Key Benefits And Capabilities:
- Working Temperature Up To 500 °F (260 °C)
- High Dielectric Strength
- Shrink Ratios up to 1.4:1