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Can I apply a higher voltage to motors than the recommended value?

April 26, 2017motors recommended value voltage

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Can I apply a higher voltage to motors than the recommended value?

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In most cases, yes. The voltage rating is a value at which the manufacturer will guarantee a motor’s continuous operation. DC motors will run at a higher voltage for a reasonable amount of time before starting to heat up. If the excess voltage is only applied for a short time, then this will not be damaging.