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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
    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    7 W
    7300 rpm
    6mm
    114 gcm
    -
    76.1mm
    -
    37 (Dia.) x 76.1 mm
    840 mA
    37 (Dia.)mm
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.39 W
    6 rpm
    3mm
    24 Ncm
    Planetary
    56.5mm
    -
    -
    60 mA
    16mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7 W
    119 rpm
    6mm
    29 Ncm
    Spur
    70.5mm
    -
    27.9 (Dia.) x 92.1 mm
    900 mA
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Geared
    -
    190 rpm
    5mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    57.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    27.7mm
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    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    47 rpm
    6mm
    30 Ncm
    Spur
    73.7mm
    100:1
    73.7 x 38 x 38 mm
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    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    12.8 W
    14 rpm
    6mm
    1.2 Nm
    Planetary
    97.5mm
    -
    37 (Dia.) x 120 mm
    1.6 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Geared
    -
    29 rpm
    5mm
    30 Ncm
    Spur
    62.3mm
    -
    -
    -
    27.7mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    286 rpm
    5.5mm
    0.25 Nm
    Spur
    66mm
    18:1
    40 x 40 x 66 mm
    -
    40mm
    -
    -
    40mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    23 rpm
    6mm
    600 mNm
    Spur
    107.6mm
    200:1
    107.6 x 38 x 38 mm
    -
    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    1095 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    79mm
    -
    -
    2.81 A
    35.5 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    3 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.62 W
    156 rpm
    3mm
    61 mNm
    Planetary
    49.6mm
    -
    -
    450 mA
    12mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    197 rpm
    6mm
    29 Ncm
    Spur
    65mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    897 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    65mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Geared
    -
    70 rpm
    5mm
    20 Ncm
    Spur
    57.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    27.7mm
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    -
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7 W
    822 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    66.5mm
    -
    32 (Dia.) x 89.4 mm
    990 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
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    -
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    80 rpm
    6mm
    20 Ncm
    Spur
    73.7mm
    60:1
    73.7 x 38 x 38 mm
    -
    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    50 rpm
    5.5mm
    40 Ncm
    Spur
    68.5mm
    60:1
    40 x 40 x 68.5 mm
    -
    40mm
    -
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    40mm
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    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Geared
    -
    180 rpm
    5mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    57.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    27.7mm
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    -
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    RS PRO
    6 → 15 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.9 W
    1644 rpm
    6mm
    4 Ncm
    Spur
    62.3mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    37mm
    -
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    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    80 rpm
    6mm
    20 Ncm
    Spur
    73.7mm
    60:1
    73.7 x 38 x 38 mm
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    38mm
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    38mm
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