HVEC Motors an be operated by driver electronics, which is connected directly to mains power supply 120Vac or 230Vac.:

Special driver electronics is needed, capable to stand the voltage.

However, at a given power, current level is lower.
There is no need of a transformer.

As a result, total costs get reduced.

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Examples

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ECI-040 (smart furniture, diameter 40mm)

E15IHM (range hood, diameter 84mm)

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