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XLP-2000, K55, 188x53mm, what does all of that mean?
This section is to help you understand ceiling fan motors and how they work, the benefits and disadvantages of each style, and help you be a more educated consumer.
Ceiling fan motors are generally broken down into 2 types, Stator (Flywheel) and Direct Drive (Spinner).
Stator:
Stator motors consist of the center shaft rotating with ceiling fan blades mounted onto a rubber flywheel. Having the center shaft rotate instead of the entire fan body puts a lower load on the motor, allowing cooler and more efficient operation. The rubber flywheel absorbs any vibrations that could occur over time and prevents the ceiling fan blades from becoming a sound board for vibration thus causing "humming" in some fans. This setup ensures the quiestest operation of a ceiling fan over long periods of time.
Spinner:
Spinner motors are the most cost-effective ceiling fan motors. This setup has the blades mounted directly onto the ceiling fan motor with no rubber part to dampen vibration. Performance and durability is traded off for lower cost. Spinner motors are usually rated by their size, 188x25mm is one of the biggest in the industry while smaller fans typically get 153x17mm. This measurement is the Diameter x height of the motor.
Feel free to give us a call and have one of our certified ceiling fan sales staff help you decide which motor style would suit your needs best.
Casablanca XLP-2000
Stator motor with rubber flywheel.
Stator:
XLP-2000™
XLP-2001™
Spinner:
Direct Drive™
Stator:
K55
Spinner:
188x25mm
153x15mm
Stator:
FDK-2100
Spinner:
N/A
Stator:
N/A
Spinner:
188x25~20mm
172x17mm
153x16mm
Stator:
N/A
Spinner:
188x25mm
Stator:
N/A
Spinner:
188x25mm
Stator:
N/A
Spinner:
188x25mm
Stator:
N/A
Spinner:
188x25mm
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