Make Smoothies in a Blender
There are many different types of appliances and fancy gadgets that are used in today’s modern kitchen. When it was first introduced, the blender was more of a luxury kitchen appliance, but today in a more health conscious world they have become an essential element. Even though they serve an important function, they have a relatively simple design and the operation uses simple electronic components and parts. Blenders range in complexity from a simple 3-speed motor to a multi-speed motor which can do a wide variety of tasks. Users can choose models which use simple buttons or switches or opt for the more complex design using a touchpad or a programmable control.
The Blender Motor
The motor portion of a blender is actually a very simple design as it is usually a small air-cooled electric motor which is located in the housing portion of the blender. The motor is designed to case a small coupler shaft to spin. Some blenders are designed so that the motion of the motor pulls in air to provide ventilation and keep itself cool. Others have a small fan that is attached to the motor itself to help keep air flowing across the motor and electrical components. Different blenders consume varying amounts of power but most of them are constructed using a 450 watt motor. Some more complex models might have a 750 watt motor or even higher. Most blenders are capable of accommodating multiple speeds for blending. In order to allow for users to choose varying speeds, the blender is equipped with buttons or switches which alter the amount of power that the motor receives. Multi-speed blenders typically have at least 3 motor speeds to choose from: low, medium, and high. But there are some models which have between 7 and 18 speed settings. These speed settings can perform functions from crushing to liquefying food substances. Today there are many different blender models and some of them are designed to operate at higher levels and can make milkshakes, sauces or juice drinks.
How does the blender work?
When the motor in a blender is connected to electrical power and activated, the shaft will spin at a very high rate of speed. When the shaft spins, the blades that are attached to a coupler will also spin at the same speed. This motion creates sort of a vortex inside the blender jar and you can visually see the whirlpool formed by the force of the motion. This vortex causes any types of solid materials to be pulled down into the blades so that it is chopped up and re-circulated throughout the liquid. When the motor pulses instead of running continuously it will keep solids from building up around the blades. Pulses and different motor speeds will bring about an end result of a more thorough blending so that it pours out in a uniform matter.
Avoiding Heat Damage
One of the biggest things to remember about a common household blender is that it does contain an actual motor. It’s important to regulate the blender so that the speeds produce short bursts instead of sustaining a very high rate of speed. The electric motor used in a blender is very small and air cooled so it is not designed to sustain a high speed for a long period of time. In some instances, the blender motor will become too hot just like other electrical devices. When this occurs, the motor will automatically shut down. Once it has cooled to a safe temperature, it will work again. The heat that is produced by the electric motor does not help the blender operate any better. When the shaft and magnets inside the electric coil move rapidly, they will automatically generate some heat. The movement of the shaft will produce some heat as well as some air flow to help keep the motor cool. In order to ensure that the blender does not overheat, it is important to know the power rating of the blender. The greater the power rating, the less likely it is that there will be heat damage to occur. It’s important to know what size of electric motor a blender has so that you know what it is capable of achieving safely.
The Blender Motor
The motor portion of a blender is actually a very simple design as it is usually a small air-cooled electric motor which is located in the housing portion of the blender. The motor is designed to case a small coupler shaft to spin. Some blenders are designed so that the motion of the motor pulls in air to provide ventilation and keep itself cool. Others have a small fan that is attached to the motor itself to help keep air flowing across the motor and electrical components. Different blenders consume varying amounts of power but most of them are constructed using a 450 watt motor. Some more complex models might have a 750 watt motor or even higher. Most blenders are capable of accommodating multiple speeds for blending. In order to allow for users to choose varying speeds, the blender is equipped with buttons or switches which alter the amount of power that the motor receives. Multi-speed blenders typically have at least 3 motor speeds to choose from: low, medium, and high. But there are some models which have between 7 and 18 speed settings. These speed settings can perform functions from crushing to liquefying food substances. Today there are many different blender models and some of them are designed to operate at higher levels and can make milkshakes, sauces or juice drinks.
How does the blender work?
When the motor in a blender is connected to electrical power and activated, the shaft will spin at a very high rate of speed. When the shaft spins, the blades that are attached to a coupler will also spin at the same speed. This motion creates sort of a vortex inside the blender jar and you can visually see the whirlpool formed by the force of the motion. This vortex causes any types of solid materials to be pulled down into the blades so that it is chopped up and re-circulated throughout the liquid. When the motor pulses instead of running continuously it will keep solids from building up around the blades. Pulses and different motor speeds will bring about an end result of a more thorough blending so that it pours out in a uniform matter.
Avoiding Heat Damage
One of the biggest things to remember about a common household blender is that it does contain an actual motor. It’s important to regulate the blender so that the speeds produce short bursts instead of sustaining a very high rate of speed. The electric motor used in a blender is very small and air cooled so it is not designed to sustain a high speed for a long period of time. In some instances, the blender motor will become too hot just like other electrical devices. When this occurs, the motor will automatically shut down. Once it has cooled to a safe temperature, it will work again. The heat that is produced by the electric motor does not help the blender operate any better. When the shaft and magnets inside the electric coil move rapidly, they will automatically generate some heat. The movement of the shaft will produce some heat as well as some air flow to help keep the motor cool. In order to ensure that the blender does not overheat, it is important to know the power rating of the blender. The greater the power rating, the less likely it is that there will be heat damage to occur. It’s important to know what size of electric motor a blender has so that you know what it is capable of achieving safely.