Description

Kirby Armature 220V – Veltec Own Brand

Does your Kirby have a faulty motor? There is no need to purchase an expensive complete motor kit. With this separate Kirby Armature, including the rear bearing, from our own Veltec brand, you can repair your vacuum cleaner quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Maximum savings: Replace only the armature and avoid the unnecessary cost of purchasing a complete motor kit.
• Perfect fit: Specially designed for all Kirby models from Generation 3 (G3) onwards.
• Plug & Play: Suitable for European mains voltage (220V), so it can be installed without modifications.
• Reliable quality: Developed by Veltec as a reliable replacement Kirby motor component.

The Kirby Armature is suitable for the following Kirby models:

• Avalir Platinum
• Avalir 2
• Avalir 1
• Sentria 2 (G10D)
• Sentria 1 (G10)
• Ultimate G Diamond Edition (G7D / DE)
• Ultimate G (G7 / UG)
• Generation 6 (G6)
• Generation 5 (G5)
• Generation 4 (G4)
• Generation 3 (G3)

What is a Kirby Armature?

The Kirby armature, also known as the rotor, is an essential component of the electric motor. It converts electrical energy into mechanical movement, allowing the motor to rotate and drive the vacuum cleaner.

When an armature becomes worn or damaged, the motor may no longer operate correctly. This can result in reduced performance, unstable motor operation or complete motor failure. In addition, a properly functioning armature contributes to smooth and reliable motor performance.

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Installation and maintenance

Installing a motor armature requires accuracy and sufficient technical knowledge due to the electrical and mechanical construction of the electric motor. Correct installation is therefore important for safe and reliable operation.

For maintenance, the following points are also important:

• Ball bearings: Check the bearings for wear and replace them if necessary.
• Carbon brushes: Replace worn carbon brushes in good time to help prevent damage to the armature.
• Commutator: Check the commutator for excessive sparking. Grinding or polishing may, when technically necessary, help restore correct operation.

The commutator and rotor in an electric motor should not produce excessive sparking. Instead, operation should appear calm and even, with only tiny, barely visible sparks or no sparking at all. This indicates good commutation and proper electrical contact between the carbon brushes and the commutator.

Read here: Replacing a Kirby Armature – Complete guide for your Kirby vacuum cleaner

When an electric motor is operating correctly, the contact surfaces should have the following characteristics:

• Light, even discolouration: The commutator (the copper segments) should have a smooth, shiny, light-brown to dark-brown oxide layer, also known as the patina.
• Smooth operation: The carbon brushes should glide over the commutator segments without bouncing or excessive vibration.
• Minimal wear: There should be no signs of burning, deep grooves or unusually rapid wear of the carbon brushes.

Excessive sparking, sometimes referred to as “ring fire” in extreme cases, is often a sign of worn carbon brushes, a defective winding, a contaminated commutator or excessive mechanical load.

The video below shows how the Veltec Kirby armature performs when operating correctly. It demonstrates the smooth and proper operation of this essential motor component.

Kirby Armature as a cost-effective replacement

The Veltec Kirby Armature 220V is a practical replacement for a worn or defective motor armature. By replacing this individual component, you can save considerably compared with purchasing a complete motor kit. Therefore, if only the armature needs replacing, there is no need to purchase the entire motor kit.