Motor Housing | Industrial compressors, high-vibration environments | Material: Steel (ASTM A36) ▲ Aluminum 6061-T6 (ASTM B221, 10% lighter) ▲ Titanium Grade 2 (ASTM F139, 40% stronger) | Lightweight reduces energy consumption; corrosion resistance extends lifespan | Higher cost for advanced materials; aluminum may require additional coatings for extreme heat |
Fan Blades | HVAC systems, noise-sensitive areas | Material: Plastic (ASTM D638) ▲ Aluminum (ASTM B209, 20% stiffer) ▲ Carbon Fiber (ASTM D3039, 50% lighter) | Reduced noise (43 dBA ▲▲ 38 dBA ▲▲ 32 dBA); aerodynamic design improves airflow | Carbon fiber blades may require specialized maintenance; plastic less durable under stress |
Fan Housing | Dust-prone workshops, outdoor compressors | Material: Galvanized Steel (ASTM A123) ▲ Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A240, 30% corrosion resistance) ▲ 316L (ASTM A240, 50% corrosion resistance) | Grid design minimizes turbulence (ISO 50001 compliant); protects blades from debris | Heavier stainless steel increases installation complexity; 316L requires premium machining |
Motor Shaft | High-torque applications (e.g., pumps) | Material: Mild Steel (ASTM A36) ▲ Chrome Steel (ASTM A228, 25% fatigue resistance) ▲ Alloy Steel (ASTM A384, 40% torsional strength) | Chrome steel reduces wear (ISO 6892-1); alloy steel handles extreme loads | Alloy steel requires heat treatment; chrome steel may corrode without coating |
Stator | High-efficiency compressors | Material: Copper Windings (ASTM B117) ▲ Aluminum (ASTM B209, 15% lower resistance) ▲ Copper-Alloy (ASTM B111, 30% thermal conductivity) | Copper-alloy improves heat dissipation (IEC 60034-1); aluminum reduces weight | Aluminum may degrade in high-temperature environments; copper-alloy is cost-prohibitive |
Rotor | Continuous-duty compressors | Material: Cast Iron (ASTM A48) ▲ Ductile Iron (ASTM A536, 50% tensile strength) ▲ High-Carbon Steel (ASTM A304, 70% fatigue resistance) | Ductile iron withstands shock loads (ISO 2391); high-carbon steel extends lifespan | High-carbon steel requires precision machining; cast iron is prone to rust |