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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
    24 V dc
    Geared
    -
    12 rpm
    5mm
    30 Ncm
    Spur
    62.3mm
    -
    -
    -
    27.7mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    241 rpm
    6mm
    29 Ncm
    Spur
    76mm
    -
    -
    2.75 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    2008 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    76mm
    -
    -
    2.81 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    1645 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    65mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    6 → 15 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.9 W
    63 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    68.5mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    2008 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    73.8mm
    -
    -
    2.81 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    23 rpm
    6mm
    600 mNm
    Spur
    107.6mm
    200:1
    76.5 x 38 x 38 mm
    -
    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    4.5 → 15 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    120 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    78mm
    -
    -
    2.81 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    1974 rpm
    6mm
    13 Ncm
    Planetary
    61.3mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7 W
    992 rpm
    6mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    66.1mm
    -
    27.9 (Dia.) x 87.1 mm
    900 mA
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    241 rpm
    6mm
    29 Ncm
    Spur
    82.5mm
    -
    38 (Dia.) x 102.6 mm
    2.81 A
    38.5mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7 W
    2.6rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    83.6mm
    -
    37 (Dia.) x 83.6mm
    840 mA
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.8 W
    4 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    77.5mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    6 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    7.98 W
    41 rpm
    6mm
    78.4 gcm
    -
    80.5mm
    -
    32 (Dia.) x 80.5 mm
    990 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    12.8 W
    49 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    82.5mm
    -
    38 (Dia.) x 102.6 mm
    1.6 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    3948 rpm
    6mm
    5 Ncm
    Spur
    65mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8W
    -
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    92mm
    -
    -
    2.75 A
    39.3mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    4819 rpm
    6mm
    5 Ncm
    Spur
    78mm
    -
    -
    2.85 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    260 rpm
    6mm
    70 mNm
    Spur
    71.2mm
    18:1
    71.2 x 38 x 38 mm
    -
    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Geared
    -
    30 rpm
    5mm
    30 Ncm
    Spur
    62.3mm
    -
    -
    -
    27.7mm
    -
    -
    -
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