Simple AC or DC Motor Needed

[schuran]

I'm looking for a simple AC or DC motor that is inexpensive and requires little electronics to control. I'm looking for a motor that I can reverse but speed control and true positioning are not an issue. I would like it to be a low RPM and higher torque motor (60-100 in-oz) but a higher rpm and lower torque motor would be acceptable. This will be used in a household or kitchen appliance that will require the motor to produce a high toque at almost stall conditions to overcome a friction load. Does anyone know of a type of motor that would fit my needs?

 

[rshoultz]

It's hard to beat a gearmotor for $/oz-in in low speed, high-torque applications. A 12V DC motor, 12VDC wall transformer, a pot and a DPDT switch should be all you need for speed and direction control. Check surplus sites for the gear motor or take apart an old whirring toy.

 

[scarg]

Bodine electric manufactures inverter duty motors that may be exactly what you are looking for. They also have "Pacesetter" VFD's that will allow you to control speed and/or direction with some simple wiring. Try

http://www.bodine-electric.com

and I believe you will find what you are looking for. Bodine is also an excellent company to deal with in all respects and some times have special deals on discontinued drives/motors etc which are nice if you have a one time application.

Hope this helps.

Steve

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: Visit

http://www.thomasregister.com

and type Motors: Gear under Product or Service, which will return 162 companies to approach to