Diversified Applications 7/10 - Small Appliances

Sensata’s solutions protect against start winding overheating and other conditions which generate high main winding currents.

Small appliances like blenders or hair dryers can overheat when left plugged into the electrical connection. This poses a potential fire hazard, even when the appliance is switched off. The bearings in the blender blades assembly can become seized from liquid and food seeping through, causing the motor to work harder than it should, and either overheat or burn out.

Dull blades from blending large amounts of ice or other hard foods can also cause stress on the motor, sometimes resulting in a burning smell. Brushes and seals wear down over time when the blender is heavily used and allow liquid to get into the motor. Sensata motor protectors ensure that the motor of these applications will not overload, protecting it from burning or electrical smells.

• Overload and overheating protection
• Motor protector located outside the winding, providing the motor manufacturer extra flexibility during the manufacturing process
• Temperature protection of the heating elements
• Motor and fan heater protection
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