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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 see our comprehensive DC Motor Guide:https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/dc-motors-guide

    640 Products showing for DC Motors

    3 → 7.2 V dc
    Geared
    24.6 W
    22356 rpm
    2.3mm
    107.3 gcm
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    38mm
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    27.7 (Dia.) x 38 mm
    5.25 A
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    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    11 W
    5216 rpm
    6mm
    206 gcm
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    86.6mm
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    37 (Dia.) x 86.6 mm
    1.26 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
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    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    7 W
    7300 rpm
    6mm
    114 gcm
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    73.6mm
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    37 (Dia.) x 73.6 mm
    840 mA
    37 (Dia.)mm
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    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    1.31 W
    442 rpm
    4mm
    4 Ncm
    Spur
    51mm
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    190 mA
    27mm
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    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    21.2 W
    6000 rpm
    6mm
    154.4 gcm
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    91mm
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    35.8 (Dia.) x 91 mm
    2.85 A
    35.8 (Dia.)mm
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    6 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.46 W
    145 rpm
    3mm
    202 g.cm
    Spur
    24.25mm
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    15.1 x 12 x 10 mm
    170 mA
    12mm
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    10mm
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    36 V dc
    Brushless
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    3700 rpm
    25mm
    0.9 Nm
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    113.6mm
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    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    1.5 W
    76 rpm
    4mm
    20 Ncm
    Planetary
    54mm
    -
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    200 mA
    22mm
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    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    11 W
    5216 rpm
    6mm
    206 gcm
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    84.1mm
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    37 (Dia.) x 84.1 mm
    1.26 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
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    6 → 15 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.9 W
    1644 rpm
    6mm
    4 Ncm
    Spur
    62.3mm
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    990 mA
    37mm
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    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    38.7 W
    1085 rpm
    12mm
    95 Ncm
    Planetary
    98.5mm
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    4.61 A
    51.8mm
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    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.85 W
    431 rpm
    6mm
    1482 gcm
    Planetary
    67.5mm
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    32 (Dia.) x 67.5mm
    990 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
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    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    84 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    78mm
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    2.75 A
    37mm
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    6 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    5.75 W
    10668 rpm
    2.31mm
    58.8 gcm
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    32.5mm
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    27.63 (Dia.) x 32.5 mm
    770 mA
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    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    21.2 W
    6000 rpm
    6mm
    154.4 gcm
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    104.5mm
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    35.8 (Dia.) x 104.5 mm
    2.85 A
    35.8 (Dia.)mm
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    3 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    1.71 W
    7 rpm
    4mm
    15 Ncm
    Spur
    50.3mm
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    1.06 A
    27mm
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    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    12048 rpm
    6mm
    29 Ncm
    Spur
    78mm
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    2.85 A
    38.5mm
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    39mm
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    1.5 → 3 V dc
    Brushed
    1.21 W
    8200 → 14000 rpm
    2mm
    10.4 gcm
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    38mm
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    21 (Dia.) x 38 mm
    960 mA
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    24 V dc
    Brushless
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    4600 rpm
    6.2mm
    0.021 Nm
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    55.7mm
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    22 (Dia.) x 55.7 mm
    1.1 A
    22mm
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    24 V dc
    Brushless
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    5900 rpm
    29mm
    0.2 Nm
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    60mm
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