The amount of power able to be produced by a small electric motor will vary according to its size which is variable. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Electric Motor Solutions
Mankato, MN | 612-746-7624At Electric Motor solutions, our goal is to provide the best motors and equipment to meet the needs of your application. Products include linear actuators, electric motors, speed reducers, custom motors, vacuum cleaner motors, AC motors, and more.
ElectroCraft, Inc.
Stratham, NH | 844-338-8114When reliability and power are a must, the universal motors you find at ElectroCraft can operate with high efficiency, low voltage, and at a low cost. Applications that our universal electric motors serve include robotics, packaging, automotive, and medical equipment. Electric motor products include the CompletePower™ Plus Universal Drive, complete with a user-friendly configurable interface. For more details, contact ElectroCraft today!
Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.
Taunton, MA | 650 524 8822Maxon Precision Motors, Inc., manufactures small, high-quality, precision DC brush and brushless motors used in medical, semiconductor, test and measurement, robotics, and manufacturing applications, among others. These advanced motors range in size from 4 to 90 mm and are available up to 500 watts. maxon also offers an extensive selection of gearheads, encoders, tachometers, and control electronics to complement its family of motors.
Carter Motor Company
Monroe, WI | 608-325-9161At Carter Motor, some of the motors manufactured include AC universal motors, small motors, DC universal motors, DC permanent magnet motors, DC shunt wound motors and gearmotors, along with many others. All Carter Motor products are designed and assembled in the United States by hard-working employees. From engineers to shipping clerks, the staff takes pride in every part of the process.
Piela Electric, Inc.
Preston, CT | 860-889-8476Piela Electric, Inc.! Specialists in electric motor and pump service, repair, and replacement. You'll never be just a number with us. We blend technical excellence with the personal attention you expect. Serving our customers is our number one priority at Piela Electric, Inc. We make every effort to get you back on-line efficiently by our pick up and delivery policy and we guarantee all of our work for one year.
Rex Engineering Corp.
Titusville, FL | 321-268-5500Rex Engineering manufactures gear motors, AC motors and DC motors. We also specialize in sub-fractional HP motors and design all products to your custom specifications. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and constant design improvements for more reliable and versatile products. Contact us today for more information.
Small Electric Motors - Electric Motor SolutionsThe small electric motor spins in different directions based on how the battery leads are hooked up. These motors are typically single phase or three phase depending on required output and intended application. Considerations to be made when determining FHP motor use include: whether a motor will be required for continuous or intermittent duty, voltage ratings, desired weight of motor, fan-cooling, adjustable speeds etc.
Like all electric motors, small electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. They change electric energy into rotational movement by using the natural behavior of magnetism, or the attracting and repelling forces of a magnet strong enough to cause rotation. These small motors are typically low cost and easy maintenance options for motor needs.
Small electric motors are used in a wide variety of applications in almost every industry because they are cleaner and less expensive to run than fuel-powered motors. They are still able to run at high speeds and effectively produce mechanical power; however it will be in much smaller amounts compared to larger electric motors.
Small motors or miniature motors are typically used in welding, small centrifuge devices, pitching machines, wheel chairs, door openers, pumps, and frozen yogurt machines. Another common use of small electric motors is in the automobile accessory industry in which FHP motors are used to power devices such as electric windows, windscreen wipers, mirrors and locking systems. In some cases, motors can still be classified as fractional horsepower motors even if the horsepower exceeds one unit.
This exception is based on the frame size standards set by NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to determine if a motor qualifies as a NEMA motor or not. If the frame size of the motor is a 42, 48, or 56, the one horsepower guideline does not apply. Due to their size, it may at times be easier to simply replace a motor than to try and repair it, but as they are simple contraptions, small electric motors are reliable pieces of equipment when used for their intended purposes.
