Re: AC Stepper motors

Hi,

What you have there is 72 RPM at 162 volts. The 162 volts comes from
1.41 times 115VAC. Plenty of torque, very little speed.

Mariss

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "turbulatordude" <davemucha@j...> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I spoke to a friend who deals in gov't surplus and he has an AC
> stepper, close to 4 inch body, 4 inch long.
>
> It had no nameplate so I was leary.
>
> All I have found was DC stepper data so is an AC stepper motor of
any
> value ? I guess what I mean is, is it as easy to use as a DC ? or
is
> it sooo much better that it is worth the trouble getting it
running.?
>
> Dave