Types of Electric Motors
There are two common types of electric motor for hangar doors.
In-Frame Motor Operator
The first type will be mounted internally within the door framing. This is commonly referred to as an in-frame motor operator.
Rubber Tire Operator
While the second type is just attached to the door panel. This has many names but the most common are rubber tire operator, pneumatic tire operator, or door wheeler.
Electric Motor Operation
The electric motor operator drives the powered door section. The non-powered door sections are interconnected to the powered door section by means of either a neoprene cushioned mechanical bumper pick-up system, or cables.
Each traveling grouped multi-panel will travel using the top guide and bottom rail assemblies.
Electric Motor Mechanics
The electric motors consist of an electric brake motor, gear reducer, sprockets, roller chain, disconnect and tensioning device. Electric motor operators are suitable for single or three phase supply.
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