Motors and drives must be properly matched and configured to ensure compatibility and optimal performance in regard to current, voltage, power and control requirements. Incompatibilities can lead to several problems such as motor overheating, excessive noise, inaccurate positioning, poor torque capability or fluctuating speed. (read more)

There are a variety of gear motor types, each with special functions.

• Right-angle geared motors - These are electric motors coupled with a gear reducer. Right-angled gear motors are commonly used in automation equipment for food services, agriculture, and medicine because of their compact nature.
• Inline geared motors - Inline geared motors are f...

ElectroCraft is a market leading manufacturer specializing in fractional horsepower (FHP) motors and drives. With engineering, manufacturing and value-add operations throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, ElectroCraft has a large global footprint and serves a diverse range of markets and applications.

Founded in 1960, ElectroCraft has been providing reliable and efficient FHP motor... (read more)

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) Wheel Drive Systems for Automated Guided Vehicles require efficient, durable, high torque DC brush or brushless gearmotors to achieve the long-term performance and reliability that users expect. (read more)

Wheel Drive Systems for Automated Guided Vehicles require efficient, durable, high torque DC brush or brushless gearmotors to achieve the long-term performance and reliability that users expect. The ElectroCraft MP, MPP or MPS series right-angle gearmotors are specifically designed for this demanding market segment. Over 1 million ElectroCraft mobility gearmotors are in service worldwide... (read more)

Wheel Drive Systems for Mobile Robots require efficient, durable, high torque DC brush or brushless gearmotors to achieve the long-term performance and reliability that users expect. The ElectroCraft MP, MPP or MPS series right-angle gearmotors are specifically designed for heavy-payload applications, while the LRPX and MPW series solutions are ideal for more compact applications. Over 1... (read more)

Brushless direct-current (BLDC) motors are the go-to motor type for designers looking to move large objects quickly and accurately. Their small frame size combined with high torque and dynamic responsiveness makes BLDCs essential to laboratory equipment, medical devices, precision measurement tools and more. (read more)

ElectroCraft, Inc. Releases a NEMA23 Frame Size to Add to the AxialPower Enhanced Series Stepper Linear Actuator Product Line (read more)

Technology advancements continue to transform mobility markets

The following article discusses how technology transforms mobility markets. This article is updated as innovation with the ElectroCraft mobile power wheel drive continues the advancement of electric motor propulsion systems. ElectroCraft provides high-efficiency solutions for mobile robotics including medical ro... (read more)

Your mobile robot should be working all day, not sitting at a charging station! An efficient powertrain is critical to extending battery life. Compact power is the ideal solution for mobile robots (read more)

Energy efficiency initiatives continue to drive product development in the HVAC industry and motorized solutions are playing an ever growing role. Hansen Corporation, an ElectroCraft company, has been a world leader for decades in providing motor products for zone valve actuators in hydronic heating systems and for damper controls in forced air HVAC systems. (read more)

ElectroCraft has recently expanded the AxialPower™ Enhanced Series of Linear Actuators to include a new high-performance 42mm (NEMA 17) frame size. (read more)

ElectroCraft, Inc., the global fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider, has expanded its award winning MobilePower™ wheel drive family with the MPW86. (read more)

Linear Actuators From ElectroCraft

ElectroCraft hybrid stepper-based linear actuator solutions provide original equipment manufacturers the precision, performance and reliability that is required for a wide variety of motion control positioning applications. From medical and laboratory equipment to industrial machinery, ElectroCraft offers configurable or completely customizable s... (read more)

Introducing ElectroCraft's new MobilePower™ MPW52 wheel drive, featuring a high torque-density brushless DC motor with integrated single-stage planetary gearbox and wheel assembly.

ElectroCraft's MPW52 integrates a 14-pole Brushless DC motor with a heavy-duty, single-stage planetary gearbox mounted inside the hub of an aluminum wheel with polyurethane tread. Designed... (read more)

Hansen continues to expand its reach in the HVAC and Solar market by offering three actuator products for damper and position control applications.

Spring Return
For simple 2 position control Hansen offers our ultra-quiet spring return actuator that incorporates the Whisper Motion™ air brake on the always reliable Synchron® AC synchronous motor.

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Stepper motors offer many advantages. Although feedback is not usually required, stepper motors are compatible with feedback signals, either analog or digital. Error is noncumulative as long as pulse-to-step integrity is maintained by the step motor. A stream of pulses can be counted into stepper motors, and the final position will be known within a small percentage of one step.

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Industrial applications use dc motors because the speed-torque relationship can be varied to almost any useful form -- for both dc motor and regeneration applications in either direction of rotation. Continuous operation is commonly available over a speed range of 8:1. Infinite range (smooth control down to zero speed) for short durations or reduced load is also common.

DC motors... (read more)

Synchronous motors are inherently constant-speed motors and they operate in absolute synchronism with line frequency. Hansen offers both Hysteresis and Permanent Magnet synchronous motors (PM Synchronous Motors) to meet your exact needs. The hysteresis design, Hansen's famous Genuine Synchron®, is extremely quiet and smooth in operation and has very low cogging torque, ideal for back... (read more)

ElectroCraft’s MobilePower™ MPW series integrated wheel drives benefit from the company’s decades of mobile power design expertise. The product offers OEMs a compact, high-torque density electric wheel drive that solves drivetrain design challenges and cuts the lifetime running costs of mobile robots. Read the full article to learn more. (read more)

The MPW Wheel Drive features a high torque-density brushless DC motor with a heavy duty integrated planetary gearbox mounted inside the hub of a lightweight aluminum wheel with custom tread. Designed for mobile robot applications, the MPW combines optimum performance with high-efficiency, quiet operation and long life. (read more)

ElectroCraft, Inc., the global fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider, has expanded its linear actuator lineup for the AxialPower™ family with the APES17.

ElectroCraft has recently expanded the AxialPower™ Enhanced Series of Linear Actuators to include a new high-performance 42mm (NEMA 17) frame size. (read more)

New from ElectroCraft, the RPX22 is a highly dynamic and controllable very small frame metric motor. With an advanced 8-pole encapsulated core, this compact DC motor offers high torque density at a very affordable price.  (read more)

With ElectroCraft's SolidPower motors, you can select from a wide range of head, shell and mounting configurations, as well as speeds and electrical types. Plus, we can customize output shafts with a variety of flats, keyways, splines, tapers, threads or cross holes to meet you specific requirements. (read more)

Consistent. Accurate. The ElectroCraft NEMA 11 stepper-based linear actuator is extremely consistent and made to handle loads up to 187N (42lbs) and speeds up to 254 mm/second (10 inches/second). All components have been designed to exacting standards incorporating precision materials and processes all intended to deliver reliable performance with accurate axial resolution in the microns. (read more)

The ElectroCraft TorquePower™ Stepper Motor Series has set the standard for quality, reliability, and durability in stepping motors. The precision of our TorquePower motors is matched only by the dependability of their performance. All TorquePower motors are bi-directional and totally enclosed with permanently lubricated ball bearings for long-lasting, smooth operation. (read more)

The CompletePower™ Plus Universal Drive combined with ElectroCraft CompleteArchitect™ configuration software takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, utilizing state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. (read more)

The MobilePower™ Wheel-Drive (MPW) features a high torque-density brushless DC motor with an integrated single-stage planetary gearbox and wheel drive assembly. (read more)

Designed for precise timing applications in appliances, instruments, event recorders and clocks. (read more)

Hansen continues to expand its reach in the HVAC and Solar market by offering three actuator products for damper and position control applications. (read more)

ElectroCraft develops a wide variety of motion control solutions for demanding medical applications. (read more)

Robotics is one of the fastest growing technologies in the world today with products and applications spanning all major markets including industrial, commercial and consumer segments.  (read more)

MP24 Right-Angle Gearmotor - MobilePower™ Series

The MP24 combines optimum performance with increased efficiency, reduced noise and longer-life. (read more)

MPW52: BLDC motor with single-stage planetary gearbox and wheel-drive – New! (read more)

Low Noise RapidPower™ Xtreme Brushless DC Planetary Gear Motor

Exquisitely efficient small form factor BLDC motor that has peak operating efficiency at low RPM allowing custom integrated with a planetary gearbox. High torque from a small form factor, with low power consumption and peak performance at low RPM for quiet operation. (read more)