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Direct current (DC) motors have current flowing in only one direction. DC motors provide adjustable speed and torque and contain a rotor and permanent magnetic field stator. The basic difference between AC and DC motors is the direction in which the current flows through the engine itself, as the flow of DC current cannot be changed. Both types of motors use magnets to create the motion necessary for power generation.

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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc.
Waterbury, CT
800-243-2715
Haydon Kerk provides access to the broadest range of various motion solutions from a single source for a wide variety of high-tech industries. Our line of actuators offers high performance and exceptional endurance in very small packages, plus canstack and pancake rotary, drives, etc. Immediate standard parts or custom prototypes in a matter of days! Call for DC motors today!
AMETEK Prestolite Motors
Kent, OH
330-673-3451
With over 90 years of delivering innovative DC motors, AMETEK is a World Leader in Electric Motor Technology™ for OEMs in floor care, outdoor power equipment, household appliances and industrial automation. Trusted brands include Lamb Electric, Air Watt, Flotek, Infin-a-tek, Advantek, Acustek and Prestolite. We set standards for engineering, design, testing and production excellence.
AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products
Kent, OH
330-673-3452
AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products makes your choice easy when it comes to product selection. With our wide variety in products, many different families are available in standard configurations. We offer an extensive library of models to make sure that all of your DC motors and other needs can be easily met. Visit our website soon to see further information.
Specialty Motors, Inc.
Valencia, CA
800-232-2612
Specialty Motors is a designer and manufacturer of a complete line of DC motors. Our product line is extensive, containing both standard and custom options. We are a complete solutions provider, with in-house capabilities that rival some of the largest companies in the industry. Call us today or check out our website for additional information on the services we can provide for you.
MET Motors - Minnesota Electric Technology
Mankato, MN
800-373-3166
Minnesota Electric Technology is an OEM manufacturer of 3.3", 3.6" & 6" diameter PMDC parts: 12 to 240 volts, 1/50HP to 5HP, 400 to 10,000RPM, battery or rectified powered, variable speed and reversible, in standard or custom designs for OEMs worldwide. We design and manufacture custom 6" parts for the U.S. Army. Call MET today for your DC motors solutions!

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DC Motors

When the coil in a DC motor is powered, a magnetic field is generated around the armature, the moving part of the motor. The left side of the armature is pushed away from the left magnet and drawn toward the right, causing rotation. The armature continues to rotate until it becomes horizontally aligned. At this point, the commutator reverses the direction of current, thus reversing the magnetic field. This process continually repeats, with the rotational movement being the source of power that is transferred into equipment.

Examples of specific DC motor types include servo, induction, brushless, and gear motors, all of which serve many different purposes. The size range and power capacity can differ tremendously depending on the specific type of DC motor used. Some of the many applications for DC motors include conveyors, cranes, extruders, hoists, mixers, winders, printing presses, metering pumps, packing equipment, metal handling, and various engineering uses.