What drive mechanism does this use?
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That looks like the new direct drive unit. It’s like a cabrio washer minus the floating tub. I believe the actuator assy is magnetic?
That looks like the new direct drive unit. It’s like a cabrio washer minus the floating tub. I believe the actuator assy is magnetic?
vacerator
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Can I differ?
It has a gear case, the old Cabrio DD did not.
It has a gear case, the old Cabrio DD did not.
Any info on this new mechanism?
This is the VMAX platform, which uses a BPM rotor/stator but it's coupled to a gear box that essentially serves as a torque converter, providing a ~2:1 ratio between the agitator/washplate and the motor. It is still able to adjust stroke length and power on the fly and can still sense load and resistance like the Oasis-platform could, without putting so much direct stress on the BPM motor. If you didn't know it had a gearbox and stood next to one running, you'd swear it was direct drive because they are much quieter than the Oasis-Cabrio machines.
Any pics of this mechanism?
vacerator
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pdf Momsappliance
just google search Whirlpool vmax drive system.
Has the same rotor/stator hall sensor drive as the old, magnetic clutch/mode shift, no splutch.
Schematics show heater, recirculation pump.
just google search Whirlpool vmax drive system.
Has the same rotor/stator hall sensor drive as the old, magnetic clutch/mode shift, no splutch.
Schematics show heater, recirculation pump.
