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Originally Posted by de_
Just wondering what everyone's experience with Globe motors is, preferrable in comparision with the RS-545. Some old data says the Globe is a 55w motor versus what some say is a 100w RS-545. However the Globe may be extremely conservatively rated given it is intended for applications that required 10+ year life. It does not have even a slot for air cooling of its brushes but maybe its brushes are way bigger and more rugged than usual.
Anyone pushed these motors at 8amp, 12 amps or higher ? Burnt any out ?
My experience with the RS-545 is if you start running close to 100w continously (8+ amps), you should have a cooling fan pointed at the brushes and you probably shouldn't expect a motor (brush) life of too long. But then a complete regional might only put on 40 minutes total use on the motor.
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Completely unscientific, but based on my use of both motors; The globes can take a beating compared the the 545's. It may be because every time I've used the globes they are gearred down a LOT compared to the few times I've used the 545's. I've stalled globes a lot, even had them stalled the entire match more or less controlling an arm (not at full voltage though).
The 545's on our conveyor (a pair are geared with a pair of Fisher Prices) are stalled for a brief moment each match, and usually run on the free speed half of their curve, are somewhat damaged after a regional.