IME uses universal electric motors to build its vacuum units.

The possibility of powering these motors by either AC or DC, makes it possible to control IME vacuum units through simple electronic devices that regulate the speed, an option which is very much in demand in the world of vacuum cleaners.

The range offered by IME includes two possible motor platforms - one based on the special IME 76 lamination (stator diameter in millimetres) and one based on the special IME 93 lamination - able to meet the full spectrum of performance needed in a vacuum unit. IME vacuum units, typically used in household, commercial and industrial cleaning equipment, are built with one or two fan stages and are of two types:

"DRY": the air flow passes through the filter system and is used to cool the electric motor - the IME dry vacuum units are ideal for application in vacuum cleaners;
"BY- PASS": the vacuum flow passes through the filter system but not through the electric motor, which is cooled by separate ventilation - the IME bypass units are suitable for application in both vacuum cleaners and in scrubbers.
IME electric vacuum motors are used both in a vertical and horizontal position.
The shaft is normally assembled on two double shielded bearings and, where necessary, watertight bearings are used.
Over the years IME has developed various mechanical solutions for its electric vacuum motors, able to satisfy most demanding applications; nevertheless, for new designs IME’s Technical Staff is readily available to assess the best technical solutions while maintaining the price target objectives.

In recent years the demand for vacuum motors for applications in cordless machines (battery powered) has grown considerably: for this reason IME has developed and is able to offer from 2013, its range in low voltage DC versions, i.e. at 12, 24, 36 and 48Vdc.
Below is a brief description of the range of standard vacuum electric motors manufactured by IME:

• Groups of sizes: stator diameter 76mm and 93mm;
• Configurations: single-stage or double-stage, "dry" or "by-pass”;
• Suction pressure: up to 2900mm H2O;
• Flow rate: up to 75 l/sec;
• Power supply with AC or DC 100-250V;
• Power absorption from 300W to 1500W;
• Insulation Class I/II;
• Standard thermal insulation Class F (155°C);
• Construction according to EN 60335-1;
• On request, construction according to UL 1004;
• Copper or aluminium stator windings.

Here we have a brief description of the range of low voltage electric vacuum motors manufactured by IME:

• Groups of sizes: stator diameter 93mm;
• Configurations: single-stage or double-stage, "dry" or "by- pass";
• Depression: up to 2200mm H2O;
• Flow rate: up to 50 l/sec;
• DC power supply 12 - 24 - 36 - 48Vdc;
• Power absorption from 300W to 800W;
• Insulation Class I/II;
• Standard thermal insulation Class F (155°C);
• Construction according ro EN 60335-1;
• On request, construction according to UL 1004.

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