Fractional-horsepower gearmotors must satisfy unique application requirements. In some cases, OEM design engineers specify gearmotors containing worm gearing to leverage the self-locking nature of this gear type. However, the locking characteristic of worm gears is often misunderstood and misapplied. Some engineers think, “If I get a self-locking gearbox, when I cut power, the axis […]
Gearmotors
The many gearmotors in warehousing equipment
Today’s automated warehouses are often designed by a small group of mechanical engineers and a veritable army of software engineers — especially where coordination of purpose-built autonomous robot fleets is involved. Even so, cruise the next MODEX or ProMat show and it will become clear that warehouse equipment relies heavily on electromechanical systems — and […]
NanoOne 3D printer uses FAULHABER drives for alignment
UpNano’s NanoOne 3D printer uses two-photon lithography to produce micro- and nanoscale structures for applications such as microfluidics and medical research. Because printing accuracy depends on precise substrate alignment, the system uses three compact FAULHABER motors to position the substrate during fabrication. The printed structures are not visible to the naked eye and require scanning […]
Motor torque to tiny tech at MD&M West 2026
It’s hard to believe I’ve attended various iterations of MD&M West for more than two decades with just a few years missed. In fact, I was just reminiscing about the first-ever tradeshow of any type I attended in our industry — the 2002 National Manufacturing Week at Chicago’s McCormick Place. I was so young that I’d […]
MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-408 delivers 10-rpm DC motion
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-408, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor designed for high-torque, low-speed applications. The gearmotor delivers up to 443 in-lb continuous torque at an output speed of 10 rpm. The model expands the company’s motion control product line and can be used in applications that require compact, geared DC […]
MMP D33-455F-36V GP81-068 brushed DC gearmotor introduced
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP D33-455F-36V GP81-068, a brushed 36V DC gearmotor designed for high-torque applications. The gearmotor delivers up to 245 in-lb continuous torque and 1,079 in-lb peak torque at an output speed of 47 rpm. The model expands the company’s motion control product line and can be used in applications that […]
Midwest Motion Products introduces 36V brushless DC gearmotor
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP BL86-425E-36V GP81-1140, a brushless 36V DC gearmotor for high-torque, low-speed applications. The gearmotor provides up to 2,124 in-lbs of continuous and peak torque with an output speed of 4.7 RPM. The model adds to the company’s motion control product line and is suitable for applications that require reliable […]
Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V DC gearmotor
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-068, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor for high-torque, low-speed applications. The unit provides 104 in-lbs of continuous torque, 280 in-lbs at peak and an output speed of 55 RPM. Description: Features IP54 protection, measures under 2.5 inches in diameter and 8.0 inches in length, and weighs 4.3 […]
Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V brushed DC gearmotor
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the D22-376D-24V GP52-014, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor designed for compact, durable motion control applications. The unit delivers up to 23 in-lbs of continuous torque and 61 in-lbs of peak torque at an output speed of 275 RPM. It features IP54 protection and a compact design under 2.5 inches in […]
Midwest Motion adds D22-376B-12V DC gearmotor with 1024 CPR encoder
Midwest Motion Products has added the D22-376B-12V GP52-408 EU-1024 to its motion control lineup. This 12V brushed DC gearmotor features an integral optical feedback encoder with 1024 CPR. It delivers a continuous torque of up to 402 in-lbs, a peak torque of 443 in-lbs and an output speed of 6.9 RPM, providing precise control for […]
