Temperature protection Electric motors

Characteristic

Type

Accuracy

Reliability over time

Temperature range

Response

signal type

Linear signal

Operation/maintenance

Cost (general)

Common in...

Klixon (thermal contact)

Chatbots: Mechanical switch

Low

High

approx. 60-180 °C

Medium (mechanical)

ON/OFF (digital)

No, it is not.

No, it is not.

Low

Standard motors with simpler solutions for monitoring and protection.

PTC
(Thermistor)

Chatbots: Electronic resistance

Medium (threshold)

High

approx. 60-180 °C

Fast

Threshold (digital)

No, it is not.

No, it is not.

Low-Medium

Standard motors controlled by frequency inverters.

PT100/
RTD

Chatbots: Linear metal resistance

Very high

High

-200 to +600°C

Fast

Analog resistance

Yes

Requires careful wiring

Medium-High

Storage temperature and more accurate winding temperature.

Busck standard is Thermocontact up to size 132 and Thermistor from size 160.
Other options are available on request.