Gearmotors

This compact component consists of a gear unit and a motor. A fairly well-established technology, gearmotors are used in a number of applications. After a recently renewed interest in this particular part, you could expect to see them more often, especially as we experience a rise in demand for improved process efficiencies.

At RS you will find thousands of products, including 24v gearmotors, Servo gearmotors, DC gearmotors and AC gearmotors. We have a full selection in stock from brands including AMETEK Pittman, Crouzet and Globe Motors, so you can be assured that you are buying the highest quality products for the application you are working on.

Read on to find out more about gearmotors.

What is an electrical gearmotor?

The main role of gearmotors is performed by the gear unit and its gear unit stages. These two features transmit the force of the motor from the input end to the output end, meaning it can convert speed and torque.

Depending on the application you’re using your electrical gearmotor in, the gear unit can slow down the rotational speed of the motor, while at the same time transmitting higher torques than an electrical motor alone could provide. Whether you choose a unit that is suitable for light, medium or heavy loads, gearmotors will provide you power for either a long or short amount of time.

Why choose gearmotors?

Using gearmotors has many benefits in various industrial settings. About one-third of motor-driven motion systems use gearing, benefitting size-constrained applications and those running at 1,000 rpm or less.

Using an electrical gearmotor in your application to multiply torque and reduce speed helps to decrease the overall cost of the operating system. The efficiency and reliability of gearmotors offers benefits to an application immediately.

Another plus of choosing to use this piece of technology is that they offer great environmental benefits. Thanks to their speed reducing properties, they can achieve significant savings, both in energy and drive component costs. By reducing your application’s motor power consumption with efficient speed reducers like gearmotors, the production of greenhouse gases can be significantly reduced.

What are gearmotors used for?

The uses for an electrical gearmotor are extremely varied. Without them, many industries would come to a standstill. They can do everything from drive countless numbers of conveyor lines in manufacturing, lift and lower loads in shipping and move a wide variety of goods from A to B.

As an example, in the automotive sector, you’ll often find gearmotors throughout the manufacturing process, from start to finish. Similarly, you’ll find them in the drinks industry where bottles are being moved and packaged and where crates are being transferred into shipping containers.

What are the differences between an AC gearmotor and a DC gearmotor?

There are many differences between AC gearmotors and DC gearmotors and knowing these will help you to determine which is best suited for your application. The most obvious difference is the type of current each motor turns into energy: alternating current where AC gearmotors are concerned and a direct current for DC gearmotors.

AC gearmotors are known for their increased power output and exceptional efficiency, while DC gearmotors are praised for their speed control and output range. AC gearmotors are also available in either single or three-phase configurations, whereas DC gearmotors are always single-phase.

Whichever type of gearmotor you’re searching for, use the filter function to help you find the one most suitable for your project.

Why choose RS for your electrical gearmotors?

We stock a full range of electrical gearmotors that are designed to help your application run smoothly and efficiently. We are a leading authorized distributor of gearmotors in North America and stock major names including AMETEK Pittman, Globe Motors and Nidec Motors. Each of our gearmotors meet the highest industry and safety standards.

Should you have any questions, our team is on hand to help. Contact us today for advice, while you can also find tips in our expert hub.