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Re: Series wound/Parallel (shunt) wound starters
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/7/2004

I agree with Doug.

1) Series wound - has high torque at low RPM but no speed control

2) Shunt or parallel wound - low torque at low speeds but operate at a fairly constant speed

3) Compound wound - most common - give high torque at low speeds and a contr... Login to read more.