Diversified Applications 4/10 - Washing Machines and Dryers

Sensata’s motor protectors can be located outside the winding, providing the motor manufacturer extra flexibility during the manufacturing process.

Washing machines are an indispensable appliance of any home today and people cannot imagine their daily life without one. Therefore, washing machines must work properly and operate safely, no matter how many washing cycles are needed over time.

Dryers are also a useful addition especially in urban areas where space can be limited. However, they can also be dangerous, and the hazards can be numerous, so ensuring the safety functions of washers is very important. Features aside, water appliances may leak, and heating elements can overheat and catch fire, so the motor and overheating protection are extremely important.