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Old 06-24-2019, 10:09 AM   #169 (permalink)
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Not the preferred method.

Direct drive limits torque and hp from the motor, mounting and aligning the motor is a huge PITA. Constant size shaft motors are hard to find.
I also believe you'd be limited to DC series wound.
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