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    DC Motors

    DC motors are the most widely used type of motor with initial costs typically less than AC systems for low-power units. DC motors can be used for a wide range of applications from small tools and appliances, through to electric vehicles, lifts and hoists. For more about DC motors.

    DC Motors speed can be controlled by varying the supply voltage and are available in a wide range of voltages, however the most popular type are 12 V and 24 V, with some of the advantages being:

    • Easy installation
    • Speed control over a wide range
    • Quick Starting, Stopping, Reversing and Acceleration
    • High Starting Torque
    • Linear speed-torque curve

    Types of DC Motors

    There are two common types of DC motor, brushless and brushed. In both brushless and brushed motors, magnets drive the spinning (rotary) motion of the motor shaft.

    • Brushed Motors These are a more traditional type of motor and are typically used in cost-sensitive applications, where control systems are relatively simple, such as in consumer applications and more basic industrial equipment.
    • Brushless Motors Brushless motors alleviate some of the issues associated with brushed motors such as short life span for high use applications and are mechanically much simpler in design (not having brushes). The advantages of brushless motors are longer life, little maintenance and high efficiency (85-90%). These types of motors are generally used in speed and positional control with applications such as fans, pumps and air compressors, where reliability and ruggedness are required.

    Applications

    DC Motors can be used in applications such as conveyor belts and turntables, or in industrial machines where constant ar low-speed torque is needed.

    For more information, please see our comprehensive DC motors guide.

    678 Products showing for DC Motors

    Micro Motors
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    Geared
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    500 rpm
    6mm
    81 Nmm
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    Crouzet
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    3 W
    440 rpm
    5mm
    50 Ncm
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    68.1mm
    35.4mm
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    Maxon
    12 V
    Brushed
    2 W
    12300 rpm
    1.5mm
    2.17 mNm
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    16 (Dia.) x 25.4 mm
    243 mA
    25.4mm
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    Mellor Electric
    24 V dc
    Brushed
    13.6 W
    2840 rpm
    5mm
    0.046 Nm
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    44.5 (Dia.) x 85.75 mm
    220 mA
    -
    44.5mm
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    85.75mm
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    Crouzet
    12 → 32 V dc
    Brushless Geared
    150W
    3950rpm
    19mm
    4.7 Nm
    Worm
    5.18
    81 (Dia.) x 231.5 mm
    15A
    -
    81 (Dia.)mm
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    231.5mm
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    Portescap
    32 V
    Brushed
    102 W
    5900 rpm
    3mm
    115 mNm
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    35 (Dia.) x 57.2 mm
    2.3 A
    57.2mm
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    Canon
    12 V dc
    Brushed
    1.4 W
    9800 rpm
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    0.25 Ncm
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    Crouzet
    12 → 32 V dc
    Brushless Geared
    150W
    3950rpm
    19mm
    21.5 Nm
    Worm
    26.85
    81 (Dia.) x 253.2 mm
    15A
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    81 (Dia.)mm
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    253.2mm
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    Crouzet
    12 V dc
    Brushed
    15.7 W
    2000 rpm
    6mm
    75 mNm
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    50.2 (Dia.) x 84.8 mm
    2.5 A
    84.8mm
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    DOGA
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    40 W
    25 rpm
    14mm
    15 Nm
    Worm
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    235.8 x 79 x 131.3 mm
    5 A
    235.8mm
    79mm
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    131.3mm
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    Mellor Electric
    24 V dc
    Brushed
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    6500 rpm
    2.3mm
    3.5 Ncm
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    27.7 (Dia.) x 37.8 mm
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    37.8mm
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    Maxon
    24 V dc
    Brushless
    50 W
    15000 rpm
    6mm
    52.8 mNm, 810 mNm
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    40 (Dia.) x 26 mm
    47.9 A
    26mm
    40mm
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    Crouzet
    24 V dc
    Brushed
    90 W
    3200 rpm
    8mm
    270 mNm
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    63.2 (Dia.) x 127.5 mm
    5 A
    127.5mm
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    Maxon
    24 V dc
    Brushless
    50 W
    6700 rpm
    4mm
    84.3 mNm
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    42.8 (Dia.) x 21.3 mm
    2.36 A
    21.3mm
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    Portescap
    18 V dc
    Brushed
    3.8 W
    6300 rpm
    2mm
    7 mNm
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    22 (Dia.) x 32 mm
    260 mA
    32mm
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    Crouzet
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    3 W
    34 rpm
    8mm
    5 Nm
    Spur
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    65 x 65 x 79.8 mm
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    65mm
    65mm
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    79.8mm
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    Nidec
    24 V dc
    Brushed
    7.2 W
    4700 rpm
    5mm
    14.7 mNm
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    38.4 (Dia.) x 76.2 mm
    530 mA
    76.2mm
    38.4mm
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    Mini Motor
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    37 W
    62 rpm
    9mm
    3.8 Nm
    Worm
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    139.5 x 77.5 x 55.5 mm
    2.5 A
    139.5mm
    77.5mm
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    55.5mm
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    Maxon
    24 V dc
    Brushed
    15 W
    5860 rpm
    4mm
    3.67 Ncm
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    32 (Dia.) x 61.5 mm
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    61.5mm
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    DOGA
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
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    30 rpm
    12mm
    50 Nm
    Worm
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    206.5 x 60 x 122.7 mm
    3 A, 15 A
    206.5mm
    60mm
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    122.7mm
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