Simple, efficient torque
C-Motive’s motors are engineered to provide silent, maintenance-free, and high-efficiency torque for stationary industrial applications. These machines consume less electricity compared to other motors, and eliminate the need for additional components like active cooling systems, belt drives, or gearboxes.
No add-ons needed
Traditional electric machines have been around for over 200 years, but require the use of other technologies to aid their issues. Upsizing motors accounts for efficiency losses and safety concerns, gearboxes need to slow down motor speeds, and active cooling is required to reduce heat generation from copper windings.
No gearbox?
Traditional electromagnetic machines are optimized for high-speed operation and require a gearbox to slow rotational speed and meet desired torque output. Electrostatic machines are naturally suited for low-speed operation and deliver low electrical losses.
Technology Benefits
Higher efficiency in both motor and generator applications – more range in electric drivetrains, lower utility bills for industrial / manufacturing plants, greater energy generation from renewable generation
Torque generation at low speeds without a gearbox and without any active cooling requirements
Up to 10x the specific torque (Nm/kg) of traditional motors
Silent operation – both audible and electromagnetic noise
Ability to hold a position with virtually no energy losses (<0.2% full power)
Precise motion control with no torque ripple and smooth motion (no cogging torque)
Ability to operate fully water submerged
Scalable up to multi-megawatt size with the same design principles
No rare earth metals or magnets – full domestic supply chain
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Within C-Motive machines are sets of cascading and alternating rotor (moving) and stator (affixed) plates. These rotors and stators are made from standard printed circuit boards (PCBs) and have a highly optimized set of conductive metal traces (poles) that radiate out from the center hub on the plates.
In addition to these mechanical and electrical innovations, a proprietary dielectric liquid fills C-Motive’s machines. C-Motive’s liquid is safe, non-toxic, and is sourced from commodity chemicals to ensure the overall safety of our products in the field.
The machine’s drive controls the voltages that determine the speed and torque output. These drives make C-Motive machines customizable for any application.
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