RICHTEK hairpin motor: Powering a Revolution in Short-Distance Transportation

Category: Industry News

Time: 2025-06-13

Summary: In the morning markets of Hanoi, Vietnam, a tricycle loaded with 600kg of seafood is forced to shut down due to motor overheating; on the streets of Bangalore, India, an electric motorcycle rider charges three times a day due to insufficient range – 2 billion short-distance transportation workers worldwide are facing a collective anxiety about power systems.

 

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Technology Driven

A Power Upgrade Starting from the Streets

In the morning markets of Hanoi, Vietnam, a tricycle loaded with 600kg of seafood is forced to shut down due to motor overheating; on the streets of Bangalore, India, an electric motorcycle rider charges three times a day due to insufficient range – 2 billion short-distance transportation workers worldwide are facing a collective anxiety about power systems.

RICHTEK breaks the deadlock with its hairpin motor technology. The 100/128/145 series, specifically developed for electric motorcycles and electric tricycles, redefines industry standards with three sets of hardcore data:

► Load capacity increased by 110% ► Range extended by 35% ► Failure rate under extreme conditions < 0.3%

 

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The Overwhelming Advantages of Flat Wire Technology

☌ Load Capacity Revolution

Through four-layer flat wire winding, current carrying capacity is increased by 2.8 times. RICHTEK R&D center tests confirm:

→ Electric tricycle carrying 1000kg climbing a 10° slope, power consumption reduced by 27%.

→ Motor shaft torsional strength increased by 40%, meeting the overload modification demands of Southeast Asian markets.

☌ Range Disruption

Dual technologies of 3D heat dissipation and energy recovery. User tests in Africa show:

→ 72V120Ah battery achieving a range of 182 kilometers.

→ Braking energy recovery contributing 15% to range, saving over 900 RMB in electricity costs annually.

☌ All-Weather Reliability

IP67 protection: Tested during Indonesia's typhoon season, operating continuously in 50cm deep water for nearly 1 hour.

Wide temperature range adaptation: Cold start in -30°C Heilongjiang in < 3 seconds; full load operation in 60°C Sahara heat without power reduction.

☌ Economic Breakthrough

→ Save enough in three years to buy a new vehicle: In daily 200km operational scenarios, comprehensive operation and maintenance costs reduced by 64%.

→ Residual value rate increased by 45%: Clear premium for hairpin motor models in the secondary market.

 

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RICHTEK Product Matrix: Precisely Matching Diverse Needs

100 Series: Lightweight design, suitable for urban short-distance logistics, light-duty vehicles, and special equipment.

128 Series: Perfect balance of high speed and high torque, covering mainstream transport scenarios.

145 Series: Flagship power, born for extreme heavy-load and complex working conditions.

 

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RICHTEK 128 Series

The High-Cost-Effectiveness "All-Round Performer"

7000 RPM high speed: Vehicle speed increased by 1.5 times.

Heavy Load Assurance: Flat wire design enhances torque, easily conquering steep mountain slopes.

Heat Dissipation Tech: Temperature rise reduced by 15%-20% under continuous high-load operation, lifespan extended by 30%.

Four-layer Winding + Magnetic Circuit Optimization: Current carrying capacity doubled, comprehensive efficiency improved by 5%.

26mm Thickened Motor Shaft: Resistance to instantaneous torque increased by 40%.

220°C High-Temperature Resistant Flat Copper Wire: Significantly higher than the industry standard of 180°C.

V+1 Magnet Structure: Reduces energy loss, enables more efficient power output.

 

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RICHTEK 145 Series

Performance Flagship, Redefining the Industry Benchmark

Modern Industrial Aesthetics: Designed by a national industrial design center, awardee of 566 global design awards, involved in projects like the Beijing Olympic venues and the C919 airliner, adopting a mecha-style design language.

Automotive-grade Electromagnetic Solution: Transplanting new energy vehicle motor technology, achieving integration of low loss, high speed, and high torque.

Dual V Magnet Structure: Upgraded magnetic circuit optimization, torque increased by 7%-12%.

2500kg Ultra-Strong Load Capacity: Continuous operation for 18 hours in high-altitude mining areas without performance decay.

B35A200 Silicon Steel Lamination: Upgraded rotor structure, eddy current loss reduced to 1.8W/kg.

Dynamic Balance Optimization: Rotor double-end plate weight reduction design, high-speed operating noise reduced by 20%.

Flexible Control System: Compatible with Hall/magnetic encoder/resolver sensors, supports customized requirements.

 

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RICHTEK Intelligent Manufacturing System

☌ Full-Link Smart Manufacturing Standards:

→ Fully automated flat wire forming production line: Yield rate 99.97%.

→ Automotive-grade testing system: 300,000 start-stop tests / 200-hour salt spray test / -40°C extreme cold impact.

→ Modular flexible production: Supports rapid switching between 100/128/145 product platforms, daily output of 600 units.

→ Digital Factory: Real-time collection and analysis of production process data, timely identification of quality risks.

→ Quality Management System: Certified under IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other quality system standards.

 

Conclusion

From seafood transport in Vietnamese morning markets to heavy-load challenges in African mining areas; from cold starts in Heilongjiang's extreme cold to water wading tests during Indonesia's rainy season – RICHTEK hairpin motors are redefining the new standard for short-distance power with millimeter-level (process innovation). RICHTEK believes the true value of technology lies in ensuring tricycle owners no longer worry about climbing hills, allowing e-motorcycle riders to bid farewell to range anxiety, and empowering everyone carrying heavy responsibilities to have the confidence to move forward easily.

 

RICHTEK

With the Power of Flat Wire, Supporting the Extraordinary Weight of Ordinary Life.

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