Industrial Automation Terms You Should Know

J

J SECONDS (DC Motors)
“J” is the per-unit moment of inertia. It is defined as the time in seconds to accelerate the motor armature to-rated base speed using rated full load torque.

J =WR2x Base Rpm(seconds)
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 308 x Rated Torque



JACKSCREW
A device used for leveling the positioning of a motor. These devices are adjustable screws fitting on the base or motor frame. Also a device for removing end shields from a motor assembly.