Characteristics of Water Pump Motors and Their Assembly and Packaging Lines

Pump motors are high-efficiency, low-noise induction or PM machines, IP55/IP68 protected, designed for long, continuous duty. The automatic assembly line integrates high-speed winding, heated housing press, vision checks, dynamic balance and magnetizing. The packaging line uses VCI film, robot case-packing, on-line weighing and auto-palletizing to guarantee rust-proof, shock-proof, fully traceable shipment that meets global transport and environmental rules.

I. Key Features of Pump Motors

  1. Structure & Working Principle
  • Squirrel-cage induction motors predominate; synchronous or permanent-magnet/BLDC versions are used for premium efficiency.
  • Horizontal or vertical mounting; direct-coupled or connected through a coupling to the pump shaft.
  1. Operating Characteristics
  • Low starting torque, infrequent starts, long continuous duty; low vibration & noise demanded.
  • Power reserve ≥1.15. Two-pole (high head/low flow), four-pole (medium), six-pole (very high flow) are common.
  1. Reliability & Environmental Suitability
  • Insulation class ≥F, protection ≥IP55; submersible types need IP68 and water-lubricated bearings.
  • Corrosion-resistant shaft (stainless steel), mechanical-seal life ≥8,000 h, bearing life ≥25,000 h.
  1. Energy Efficiency & Speed Control
  • Covered by China’s “Energy-Saving Product Subsidy” since 2010; IE3/IE4 efficiency + VFD control is mainstream; PM versions offer higher efficiency and smaller size.
  1. Typical Failure Modes
  • Misalignment between motor and pump centerline, sand ingress, impeller rubbing, too small coupling gap → over-current.

II. Pump-Motor Assembly Line (example: automotive & domestic stator/rotor automatic line)

  1. Stator Key Operations
    ① Automatic core loading & vision check
    ② High-speed winding: servo tensioner, automatic wire stripping, in-line vision, precise cut
    ③ Heated housing press-fit: vision-guided pick, heat 80-120 °C, hot-shrinking press
    ④ Lead forming: turret stations, servo bending, height/angle check
    ⑤ Final test: hi-pot, surge, IR, resolver (if fitted)
  2. Rotor Key Operations
    ① Core loading: belt + rotary table, pneumatic alignment
    ② Magnet insertion: 3-station dial, servo press, polarity check
    ③ Steel sleeve fitting: guided mandrel, closed-loop depth control
    ④ Dynamic balance & magnetizing: off-line correction, auto magnetizer, flux check
    ⑤ Final vision: AI inspection for cracks, missing parts
  3. Line-Wide Requirements
  • Automation ≥90%, tact 3-6 s; full MES traceability with laser-etched QR.
  • 100 % force/displacement curve monitoring; automatic reject on NOK.
  • Modular stations: change-over ≤15 min within same frame size.

III. Pump-Motor Packaging Line (industrial & domestic pumps)

  1. Pre-packing
  • Sort & count stator, rotor, end-shield, capacitor, impeller; vision anti-mix; robot loads layered tray.
  • Vibration, noise, current data captured randomly; auto-generated QR quality report bonded to carton.
  1. Mid-Assembly (if whole-motor line included)
  • Auto bearing press & grease dispense; end-shield bolts tightened with servo (torque + angle).
  • On-line air/water tightness test: submersible pumps 0.3 MPa, 30 s, leak ≤50 Pa.
  1. Final Packaging
  • Auto bagging (VCI film) + desiccant; moisture protection per GB/T 5048.
  • Robot case-packing: EPS or honeycomb cushioning, motor and pump head separated; drop test 1 corner/3 edges/6 faces ≥80 cm.
  • Carton sealing: H-tape + PP/PET strapping; ≥20 kg needs 5 straps.
  • Labeling: model, power, poles, serial no., efficiency label, CE/CCC; labels water-, oil-, UV-resistant.
  • Palletizing: robot + in-line weighing + dimension check, height ≤1.5 m, interlocked layers; top stretch-wrap and edge protectors.
  • Warehouse hand-off: automatic scan-in, WMS-MES linked, full after-sales traceability.
  1. Special Requirements
  • Export by sea: vacuum Al-foil bag + container desiccant, 48 h salt-spray no rust.
  • Food-grade or hazardous environments: full SUS304 frame + food-grade oil, FDA or REACH compliant.

IV. Summary

  • Motor features: high efficiency, long life, low noise, environment-proof; power & poles matched to pump duty.
  • Assembly line: stator & rotor move toward “high-speed winding—hot shrink—vision check—dynamic balance—magnetize” with closed-loop critical parameters.
  • Packaging line: rust prevention, cushioning, traceability are core; robot packing + in-line weighing + auto palletizing are industry standard, meeting global transport and environmental regulations.

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