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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

    639 Products showing for DC Motors

    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushless
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    2910 rpm
    4mm
    0.16 Nm
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    16mm
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    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushless
    -
    5260 rpm
    4mm
    0.25 Nm
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    42.2mm
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    42.8 (Dia.) x 42.2 mm
    7 A
    42.8mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed
    20 W
    5300 rpm
    -
    8.1 Ncm
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    450mm
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    40 (Dia.) x 450 mm
    -
    40mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    24 V
    Brushless
    -
    4840 rpm
    4mm
    0.36 Nm
    -
    47.6mm
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    42.8 (Dia.) x 47.6 mm
    10 A
    42.8mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    12 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    70mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    6 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.46 W
    230 rpm
    3mm
    17 mNm
    Spur
    24.25mm
    60:1
    29.25 x 12 x 10 mm
    170 mA
    12mm
    -
    -
    10mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushless
    -
    4500 rpm
    25mm
    0.21 Nm
    -
    57mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushless
    -
    4000 rpm
    10mm
    0.084 Nm
    -
    36mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    172 rpm
    5.5mm
    0.26 Nm
    Spur
    66mm
    30:1
    40 x 40 x 66 mm
    -
    40mm
    -
    -
    40mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    13.2 W
    63 rpm
    6mm
    4.5 Nm
    Planetary
    106mm
    -
    -
    850 mA
    38mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    13.2 W
    450 rpm
    6mm
    13 Ncm
    Planetary
    96mm
    -
    -
    850 mA
    38mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    11 W
    5216 rpm
    6mm
    206 gcm
    -
    89.1mm
    -
    37 (Dia.) x 89.1 mm
    1.26 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    6 → 15 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.9 W
    617 rpm
    6mm
    9 Ncm
    Spur
    70mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    11 W
    5216 rpm
    6mm
    206 gcm
    -
    84.1mm
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    37 (Dia.) x 84.1 mm
    1.26 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    13.2 W
    1260 rpm
    6mm
    75 Ncm
    Planetary
    87mm
    -
    -
    850 mA
    38mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    13.2 W
    93rpm
    6mm
    4.5 Nm
    Planetary
    106mm
    71:1
    -
    850 mA
    38mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7 W
    58 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    79.5mm
    -
    32 (Dia.) x 102.2 mm
    900 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.394 W
    27 rpm
    3mm
    20 Ncm
    Planetary
    52.6mm
    -
    -
    85 mA
    16 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    13.2 W
    332 rpm
    6mm
    2.25Nm
    Planetary
    101mm
    19:1
    -
    850 mA
    38mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed
    80.16 W
    8311 rpm
    6.35mm
    92.13 mNm
    -
    69mm
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    51.8 (Dia.) x 69 mm
    10.82 A
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