AMF Series – Adjustable Motor Fixtures

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Magtrol’s AMF Series Adjustable Motor Fixtures are used to secure small to medium-sized motors in place while running any test. These extremely versatile fixtures also enable easy motor centering for coupling to a Magtrol HD Series Hysteresis Dynamometer. (Couplings can be supplied upon request.) Various motor lengths are accommodated by either an attached T-slotted base plate or sliding base, depending on the model.

The AMF-1, -2 and -3 Fixtures feature one or two adjustable bridges, each fitted with a fluted knob clamp screw, to allow clamping anywhere along the axis of the motor. The adjustable bridge on the AMF-V Fixture incorporates a straight-line action clamp with a V-angle rubber padded clamp to maximize the mounting area.

To safeguard the motor, locking thumb screws provide protection against vibration and all motor-to-fixture contact surfaces are nylon padded for scratch-free clamping.

Features

  • Accommodate motors up to 8¼ inches in diameter
  • Used with most Magtrol HD Series Dynamometers
  • Secure anchoring system
  • Easy motor centering
  • Extremely versatile and adaptable
  • Vibration protection
  • Scratch-free clamping
  • Tool-free adjustment
  • Direct mounting to Magtrol TAB Series Dynamometer Table or dynamometer base plate (depending on model and system configuration)

Model Comparison and Drawings

  AMF-1 AMF-2 AMF-3 AMF-V
Motor Diameter up to 4 inches up to 6 inches up to 8¼ inches 4 to 8 inches
Dynamometer HD-100, 400 and 500 Series with short base plate option HD-700 Series with short base plate option HD-800 Series with
T-slot base plate option		 HD-800 Series with
T-slot base plate option
Fixture Base T-slot base plate T-slot base plate standard base plate slider
Clamping Bridges 1 2 2 1
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Mounting Example

Magtrol HD-705-XXX-0100 Dynamometer with AMF-2 Adjustable Motor Fixture with 4-inch motor locked in place.

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Magtrol Coupling Guards are not explosion proof and are not intended as protection against catastrophic coupling failure.
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Features


    
 	
  • 16 Standard Models with Maximum Torque from 2.5 oz·in to 500 lb·in (18 mN·m to 56.5 N·m)
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  • Hysteresis Braking System: Provides precise torque loading independent of shaft speed
    • 
 	
  • Motor Testing from No Load to Locked Rotor
    • 
 	
  • Accuracy: ±0.25% (Full Scale)
    • 
 	
  • Air Flow Sensor: For protection against overheating and operator error
    • 
 	
  • Standard Torque Units: English, Metric and SI
    • 
 	
  • Custom Dynamometers: for special torque and speed requirements
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  • Easy Calibration
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The Hysteresis Braking System

All Magtrol Hysteresis Dynamometers absorb power with a unique Hysteresis Braking System which provides frictionless torque loading independent of shaft speed. The Hysteresis Brake provides torque by the use of two basic components - a reticulated pole structure and a specialty steel rotor/shaft assembly - fitted together but not in physical contact. Until the pole structure is energized, the drag cup can spin freely on its shaft bearings. When a magnetizing force from the field coil is applied to the pole structure, the air gap becomes a flux field and the rotor is magnetically restrained, providing a braking action between the pole structure and rotor.


 

 

 

 

 




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