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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
    3 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    1.71 W
    72 rpm
    4mm
    10 Ncm
    Spur
    51mm
    100:1
    -
    1.06 A
    27mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    12.8 W
    1354 rpm
    6mm
    8 Ncm
    Planetary
    78.5mm
    -
    37 (Dia.) x 112.5 mm
    1.6 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    9 rpm
    6mm
    600 mNm
    Spur
    110.1mm
    500:1
    79 x 38 x 38 mm
    -
    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    26 rpm
    5.5mm
    70 Ncm
    Spur
    71mm
    200:1
    40 x 40 x 71 mm
    -
    40mm
    -
    -
    40mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    -
    9 rpm
    6mm
    600 mNm
    Spur
    110.1mm
    500:1
    79 x 38 x 38 mm
    -
    38mm
    -
    -
    38mm
    -
    RS PRO
    24 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
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    3 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    72.5mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    6 → 15 V dc
    Geared
    7.98 W
    14.5 rpm
    6mm
    78.4 gcm
    -
    80.5mm
    -
    32 (Dia.) x 80.5 mm
    990 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    3 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    1.71 W
    604 rpm
    4mm
    4 Ncm
    Spur
    59mm
    -
    -
    1.06 A
    27mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    3 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.58 W
    137 rpm
    3mm
    3 Ncm
    Spur
    24.3mm
    -
    29.25 x 10 x 12 mm
    320 mA
    12mm
    -
    -
    12mm
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.85 W
    228 rpm
    6mm
    2399 gcm
    Planetary
    73.9mm
    -
    32 (Dia.) x 73.9mm
    990 mA
    32 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7.92 W
    67 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    67mm
    -
    -
    990 mA
    35 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    537 rpm
    6mm
    3024 gcm
    Planetary
    82.9mm
    -
    35.8 (Dia.) x 82.9mm
    2.81 A
    35.8 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    3 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    1.71 W
    240 rpm
    4mm
    6 Ncm
    Spur
    51mm
    30:1
    -
    1.06 A
    27mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    12.8 W
    164 rpm
    6mm
    20 Ncm
    Spur
    80mm
    -
    -
    1.6 A
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    7 W
    1200 rpm
    6mm
    554 gcm
    Spur
    71.4mm
    -
    37 (Dia.) x 71.4mm
    840 mA
    37 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    0.39 W
    14 rpm
    3mm
    20 Ncm
    Spur
    -
    -
    -
    85 mA
    16 (Dia.)mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    3090 rpm
    6mm
    20 Ncm
    Planetary
    71.5mm
    -
    -
    2.8 A
    35.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    29 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    78mm
    -
    -
    2.81 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    12 V dc
    Brushed Geared
    19.8 W
    77 rpm
    6mm
    59 Ncm
    Spur
    81.5mm
    -
    -
    2.81 A
    37mm
    -
    -
    -
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