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Vintage computer tape drive manufacturer question

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susan12

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Hi,

Does anyone know what tape drive manufacturers used Ametek DC motors?

These motors are supposed to be pretty good generators for wind turbines and I want to build one.

Thanks,

Susan.
 
I saw a TV program in the seventies about creating an autonomous house, in that series they used a 24volt alternator from a bus for their wind turbine, which I would have thought would be more powerful than a tape drive motor.
 
wow, it seems to be so creative to invent that tool!

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It also seems to me that a fair number of vacuum cleaners use/used Ametek motors. Given that a wind turbine lives out of doors, I'd be concerned about the long-term survival of a tape drive low-duty cycle motor that was designed to spend its life in temperature-controlled "clean" environment.
 
Also, I would hate to destroy a vintage reel-to-reel tape drive. You just don't see them everyday.
 
I kinda thought that might have been the case. But, being the helpful type I guess I was overwhelmed. :) Sorry. I'll be more careful next time.
 
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