4 FAQs about Solar Tracking Bracket Gear Motor

Which planetary gear motor is used in solar tracking system?

Here are two main planetary gear motor which applied on the solar tracking system market. One of most popular Solar tracking motor PG-80 (DONCENMOTOR) This motor is 80mm 48V BLDC motor with 120mm planetary gearbox which could output 290N.m with 2 rpm at working point. The large torque means it could afford more solar panels with a single motor.

What is a solar tracking motor?

Another solar tracking motor widely used in the solar tracking market is the motor which has 56mm 24V DC motor with 56mm planetary gearbox. It could output around 50-100W with relatively high torque. The mainstream solar tracking systems on the market are using this type of geared motor.

Why do industrial solar tracking motors need a gearbox?

Industrial solar tracking system requires a huge torque to rotate large-area solar panels, which means that solar tracking motors need the cooperation of a gearbox to achieve high-torque and low-speed control.

How do you optimize a solar tracking motor?

Both the motors and the gearheads attached to them must be optimized for the low speeds and high torque that characterize solar tracking. Gearing considerations include such elements as engineered lubrication, low-friction gear design, and special sealed ball bearing designs, along with appropriate treatment of output shafts and housings.

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