A "window motor" generally refers to a motorized system designed to open and close bottom hung windows, which are casement windows that open to the outside. The opening and closing of top-hung windows can be automated for greater convenience and control.
The lifespan will depend on the quality of the motor and its maintenance, but high-quality motors, such as those you can find for sale here on Windowo, can last many years with adequate maintenance.
What exactly does a tilt-and-turn windows mean? Where does this strange term come from? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this opening mechanism? If you are curious we recommend you read our guide. You can find it on the Windowo blog.
Wondering how much weight chain motors can move? In reality, this is an assessment that falls to the technician who installs the automation. It will take care of mathematically transforming the weight of the window into Newtons. In fact, each chain motor is designed to move a weight expressed in Newtons. To put it simply, the more Newtons there are, the more weight it can move.
Normally the same model of chain actuator is available in different voltage types. When purchasing a chain motor you will therefore have to consider whether to get an actuator with home voltage (230V) or industrial voltage (24V direct current). Then there are other countries, such as America for example, where the domestic voltage changes (110v).
Warning: if you get the voltage wrong you risk immediately burning the engine! Especially if you connect a 24V bottom-hung motor to your home plug. If you have any doubts, just to be sure, you can write to us.