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Title: Re: 10-pole French "Froment" electric motor by.......?
Post by: RedRyder on June 25, 2026, 04:19:39 pm

Interesting piece! I am not at all familiar with it.

I count 8 steel plates and 8 points on the star wheel.

I am guessing the vertical rod was to be sure the star wheel system was grounded and it likely works without it because it may ground through the bearings to the frame. To avoid sparking on the bearing surfaces may be why there's a rod.

Title: Re: 10-pole French "Froment" electric motor by.......?
Post by: RichSteamTx on April 18, 2026, 10:28:54 pm

Ah, I didn't realize you found that YouTube - now I see your link.

Title: Re: 10-pole French "Froment" electric motor by.......?
Post by: RichSteamTx on April 18, 2026, 10:26:24 pm

Could it be a Froment electric motor?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udtEpom3BQM

Title: Re: 10-pole French "Froment" electric motor by.......?
Post by: MadeForThat on April 18, 2026, 09:47:51 pm

Not a clue on who, but it is a beautiful little motor!

Title: 10-pole French "Froment" electric motor by.......?
Post by: parallelmotion on March 01, 2026, 03:42:01 pm

I believe this is probably from the 1890s and definitely French, but know nothing else about it. Can anyone i.d.it? I suppose Radiguet and Pericaud are possibilities. Any why so many terminals? Lastly, what is the function of that vertical rod in the photo--runs with or without it making contact. Thanks for your help.

https://youtu.be/udtEpom3BQM?si=nqQK5FHhqhvI0ZU0