Should I choose BLDC or PMDC for my planetary gearmotor?

BLDC planetary gearmotors offer smooth, quiet, maintenance-free operation ideal for continuous-duty applications. PMDC planetary gearmotors provide cost-effective, dependable performance with straightforward two-wire control.

How do I specify a planetary DC gearmotor?

Specify motor outer diameter, motor type, rated voltage, output power, output speed, gearbox dimension, input shaft type (ZPN helical), and desired gear ratio. Contact us for model selection assistance.

Products

Planetary DC Gearmotors

Our Round Helical Planetary Gearmotors can be combined with a BLDC or PMDC motor to deliver powerful torque and low noise for numerous applications. The high-efficiency BLDC motor offers smooth, quiet operation and maintenance-free performance, while the PMDC motor offers a cost-effective, dependable, straightforward motion control.

With options for custom shafts, mounting configurations, gear ratios, and electrical specifications, we ensure you get the exact performance your application requires. Reliable, versatile, and engineered for all applications.

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Models & Series

Brushless DC Planetary Gearmotors

Brush DC Planetary Gearmotors

Key Features

Round helical planetary gearbox for high torque and low noise
BLDC motor option for smooth, maintenance-free operation
PMDC motor option for cost-effective, dependable control
Frame sizes from 32mm through 82mm
Output power from 20W through 300W
Custom shafts, mounting, gear ratios, and electrical specifications

Configuration Options

Helical planetary reduction with ZPN input shaft
BLDC or PMDC motor pairing
Custom gear ratios (example catalog ratio: 303:1)
Custom shafts, mounting configurations, and electrical specifications
Motor model selection by outer diameter, type, voltage, power, and speed

Applications

Robotics and automated mechanisms
Industrial automation and conveyors
Medical and laboratory equipment
Packaging and material handling
Mobile platforms requiring compact high-torque drives

Ordering Information - Motor

Model
Outer diameter of motor in mm
Motor type with matching planetary gearbox
Rated voltage for the motor (example: 12 = 12V, 24 = 24V)
Rated output power for the motor (example: 40 = 40W, 60 = 60W)
Rated output speed for the motor

Ordering Information - Gearbox

Gearbox external dimension
Gearbox input shaft: ZPN, helical gear
Gear ratio (example: 303:1)

FAQ

Should I choose BLDC or PMDC for my planetary gearmotor?: BLDC planetary gearmotors offer smooth, quiet, maintenance-free operation ideal for continuous-duty applications. PMDC planetary gearmotors provide cost-effective, dependable performance with straightforward two-wire control.
How do I specify a planetary DC gearmotor?: Specify motor outer diameter, motor type, rated voltage, output power, output speed, gearbox dimension, input shaft type (ZPN helical), and desired gear ratio. Contact us for model selection assistance.