1. Low Voltage DC Motors Ricky Jessee Dan Taylor

2. Low Voltage DC Motors Primary Motor Manufacturers Motor Selection Finding More Information

3. Primary Motor Manufacturers Maxon Precision Motors Inc Maxon’s new A-max series of motors deliver the performance and lifetime of a moving coil motor, but at a reduced cost due to improved automated manufacturing processes Maxon has developed a patented rhombic wound moving coil rotor that puts more torque in their compact motors. http://www.mpm.maxonmotor.com FOR MORE INFO...

4. Primary Motor Manufacturers AMETEK Rotron Technical Products AMETEK Rotron Technical Products Group is a leading global supplier of brushless dc motors and blower systems for a wide range of applications. Their design expertise and state-of-the- art ISO 9002 manufacturing enable them to provide high quality custom design products in cost effective packages. http://www.ahttp://www.amatektmd.com FOR MORE INFO...

5. Primary Motor Manufacturers Baldor Motors and Drives Baldor has the industry's shortest lead times on custom motors - as short as three weeks. Their unique FLEX FLOW™ manufacturing process lets them produce any order in any quantity, quickly and efficiently. FOR MORE INFO... http://www.http://www.baldor.com

6. Motor Selection Power Source – Voltage and Amperage RPM Requirements Torque Requirements Size Requirements Cost

7. Motor Selection

9. Maxon’s Amax Program The new breakthrough Maxon DC motor program that gives high performance at low cost. The A/max program, equipped with high performance AINiCo magnets, consists of six diameters, ranging from 12mm to 32mm; versions are available with either graphite or precious metal brushes, sleeve or ball bearings, and one or two shafts. http://www.mpm.maxonmotor.com/guide/amax.cfm FOR MORE INFO...

10. Finding More Information Maxon Motors: www.mpm.maxon.com Ametek Rotron Technical Products: www.ametektmd.com Baldor Motors and Drives: www.baldor.com Micro-Control Journal: www.mcjournal.com

11. In Summary: There are many good manufacturers of Low Voltage DC Motors. Three of the largest are: Maxon, Ametek, and Baldor. The specifications to consider when selecting a motor are: power source, RPM, torque, size, and cost. The Maxon Amax program offers a good combination of cost, durability, and versatility.