Are power wheelchair motors usually hot?

Introduced below, electric wheelchairs and electric scooters have become fashionable tools for the elderly and disabled to travel instead of walking, and are becoming more and more popular. Electric wheelchairs and electric scooters for seniors both have two or one drive motor. Some users get nervous when they unexpectedly find that their car’s engine is running hot. Are power wheelchair motors usually hot?
Indoor electric wheelchair motors are usually divided into two types, brushed motors and brushless motors; electric scooters for the elderly usually use brushed motors; both brushed and brushless motors will generate heat during operation. Therefore, both electric wheelchairs and electric scooters will generate heat under normal circumstances.

The motor heats up because the current passing through the coil will cause energy loss, and these energy losses will be mainly emitted in the form of heat; secondly, when the motor is running, the coil will also generate heat when it rotates under the magnetic field. Therefore, it is inevitable that the motor will become hot when running, but it should be noted that the quality of the motor will lead to different calorific values.

There are also some motors with poor quality and workmanship that may have lubricating oil from the gearbox seeping into the motor when used in hot weather, causing an increase in internal resistance and heat generation. In this case, the only option is to replace the motor with a better quality one.
If the brushed motor gets hot after running for a period of time, in addition to the above normal conditions, it is not ruled out that the electromagnetic brake is damaged and the carbon brush is seriously worn. You can try to replace the carbon brush or the electromagnetic brake and try again. In addition, the motor has been used for too long, and the coil is dampened, etc., which will cause the internal resistance to increase, resulting in excessive heat generation during operation. At this time, it is recommended to replace the motor directly, otherwise the privacy circuit coil may be seriously aged, resulting in a short circuit and fire. Once again, it is recommended that all users of electric wheelchairs or electric scooters regularly check the heating of the motor of their car. If there is abnormal heating, it is recommended to seek professional maintenance personnel for testing to prevent serious accidents. Don’t lose the big for the small.