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Aircore EC+ With Integrated AFE

Jill Denney

Updated August 25, 2026 22:33

Integrated AFE

Incorporates wideband harmonic mitigation using an Active Front End (AFE) technology
Lowers harmonic content well below IEEE 519 levels across the motor’s operating range while maintaining unity power factor further improving system performance limiting insertion losses below 1% at high efficiency
As an integrated solution, the AFE eliminates additional wiring and infrastructural costs typically associated with passive filters or other solutions

Optimized efficiency and reliability
Meets highest efficiency standards at a wide range of load conditions State-of-the-art VFD allows precise speed control, and reduces energy usage Increased operational efficiency by eliminating torque ripple, cogging, stator hysteresis and eddy current losses High Resistance Ground (HRG) capability for increased reliability Hybrid ceramic bearings for increased longevity

Sustainable solutions
Maximum power density in a smaller and lighter package PCB stator uses 66% less copper and has proven to be 10x more reliable than traditional iron-core, copper-wound stators Easy serviceability through our modular design enables the reuse and extended lifespan of components, keeping them out of the landfill

Benefits You Can Measure:
IEEE 519 compliance THDi as low as 1% Power factor of 98% Less wasted energy Power loss ride-through capability No motor dropouts during power transfer Low insertion loss Less heat, longer motor life Retrofit ready Upgrade to mission-critical AFE in minutes Designed for efficiency and sustainability 91%+ total system efficiency

General Information
Motor Technology	Axial Flux, PCB Stator
VFD Technology	Integrated, SiC based High Efficiency Drives, Active Front End (AFE)
System Efficiency (Motor + VFD)	92%
Rated Speed	1800 to 4200RPM (See Table)
Minimum Speed	100RPM
Maximum Speed	120% Rated
Duty Cycle	Continuous
Service Factor	1.0
Cooling	TEFC
Thermal Protection	Electronically Protected (EP-L)
IP Rating	IP65
Mounting	Peripheral Mount, C-Face, 182-TC
Mounting Orientation	Horizontal, Vertical
*Calculated

Electrical Information
Supply Voltage	415/460 VAC +/-10%
Rated Amps*	6 A ±10% (460 VAC) - 18 A ±10% (415 VAC)
Maximum Voltage Imbalance	+/-3% Phase-Phase Voltage
Short Circuit Rating (SCCR)	65kA
Insulation Class	MOT150, Class B
Grounding	Solid Ground, High Resistance Ground (HRG)

Mechanical Information
Rotation	CW, CCW
Bearing (DE & NDE)	6206 Hybrid Ceramic
Grease	Permanent Mobil Polyrex
Rotor Inertia	0.49 kg.m^2
Grounding Brush	Included, DE

Power, Speed
Frame Size	Rated Torque (Nm)	Rated Power (HP)	Rated Speed (RPM)	Weight (Lbs)
AM20-x	40	10	1800	130
AM18-x	20	10	3600	100
AM18-x	30	10	2400	100
AM18-x	30	7.5	1800	100
AM15-x	22	7.5	2400	86
AM15-x	15	7.5	3600	86
AM15-x	20	5	1800	86
AM15-x	15	5	2400	86

Ambient Conditions
Ambient Temp (Operation)	-13F to 104F (-25C to 40C)2% Power Derateper 1C up to 50C
Ambient Temp (Storage)	-40F to 185F (-40 to 85C)
Altitude	0 to 3300 ft. (0-1000M)9% Power Derateper 1000 M up to 4000 M
Humidity (Operation & Storage)	95% RH, No Condensation
Contamination (Operation & Storage)	No conductive dust

Frame Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	K	L	M
AM20-X	326.5	537.3	237.3	34.5	82.7	28.6	60.0	184.1	69.9	12.7	25.4	AM20-X
AM18-X	322.0	472.0	233.1	29.4	82.1	28.6	60.0	184.1	69.9	12.7	25.4	AM18-X
AM15-X	324.4	417.3	234.1	36.2	82.3	28.6	60.0	184.1	69.9	12.7	25.4	AM15-X
All measurements in mm

Mounting & dimensions
There are four mounting pad locations.	Each pad is spaced 90° apart, containing 4 mounting holes and one lifting eye hole.	The DE face of the mounting block has threaded holes for four bolts (1/2”-13).	All bolt holes should be used for secure mounting of the motor to equipment.

AircoreECPlus-AFE-Datasheet-6112026-JD.pdf
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