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Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor
Brushed DC Motor

Brushed DC Motor

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Ningbo Vanguard Technologies Co., Ltd

Brushed DC Motor

Custom brushed DC motor solutions for compact and cost-sensitive drive systems.

Vanguard supports brushed DC motor projects from duty-point definition and magnetic component selection through prototype validation and production planning. The supply scope can include magnets, shafts, laminations, windings, housings, gear interfaces and complete motor assemblies.

Reliable selection begins with loaded speed and torque, not no-load speed alone. Voltage, current limit, duty cycle, cooling, brush life and installation conditions must be reviewed together.

Brushed DC motor range for custom drive applications

Mechanical Structure of a Brushed DC Motor

Motor performance depends on the magnetic circuit, armature, commutation system and mechanical interfaces working as one controlled assembly.

Exploded mechanical structure of a brushed DC motor
Reference construction. The final magnet, winding, brush, bearing and housing design is defined by the application.

Stator & Magnets

Permanent-magnet grade, pole geometry, housing material, air gap and flux consistency.

Armature & Commutation

Rotor laminations, winding, commutator, brushes, suppression and electrical balance.

Shaft & Bearings

Shaft geometry, bearing system, end play, runout, radial load and gearbox interface.

Brushed DC Motor Frame Options

These common form factors are enquiry starting points. All dimensions and ratings must be confirmed against the actual load and validation conditions.

Large brushed DC motor reference

52 mm High-Power Frame

A larger cylindrical platform for demanding intermittent-duty mechanisms.

  • Typical voltage: 12-24 V
  • Reference output: up to 180 W
  • Speed, winding and shaft customized
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29 millimeter brushed DC motor reference

29 mm General-Purpose Frame

A compact frame for pumps, actuators and automated equipment.

  • Reference body: about 29 x 46.5 mm
  • Typical voltage: 12-48 V
  • Bearing and terminal options
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Compact 24 millimeter brushed DC motor reference

24 mm Compact Frame

A short motor platform for compact mechanisms with moderate speed requirements.

  • Reference body: about 24.4 x 30.8 mm
  • Typical voltage: 12-24 V
  • Custom winding and output shaft
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Long body brushed DC motor reference

30 mm Long-Body Frame

A longer active length where the package permits additional torque capability.

  • Reference diameter: about 30 mm
  • Reference length: about 53 mm
  • Speed range defined by load point
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Slim brushed DC motor reference

22 mm Slim Frame

A narrow cylindrical format for compact drives and portable mechanisms.

  • Reference body: about 22 x 38 mm
  • Typical voltage: 12-24 V
  • Commutator and brush life review
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Miniature brushed DC motor reference

20 mm Miniature Frame

A small economical drive for light-load mechanisms and consumer equipment.

  • Reference diameter: about 20 mm
  • Reference output: up to 3 W
  • Typical voltage: 12-24 V
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Micro brushed DC motor reference

15.5 mm Micro Frame

A micro motor platform for space-constrained actuation and low-power devices.

  • Reference diameter: about 15.5 mm
  • Typical voltage: 3-24 V
  • Noise and life targets by application
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Flat sided brushed DC motor reference

32 mm Flat-Sided Frame

A packaged motor format suited to products needing locating flats or a defined mounting orientation.

  • Reference size: about 32 mm
  • Reference output: up to 10 W
  • Mounting and terminal customization
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Medium power brushed DC motor reference

36 mm Medium-Power Frame

A widely used medium frame for pumps, tools and electromechanical equipment.

  • Reference diameter: about 36 mm
  • Reference output: up to 100 W
  • Typical voltage: 12-24 V
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Performance brushed DC motor reference

42 mm Performance Frame

A robust platform where higher output, shaft load and thermal capacity are required.

  • Reference diameter: about 42 mm
  • Reference output: up to 180 W
  • Cooling and duty cycle must be defined
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Applications for Brushed DC Motors

Brushed motors remain practical where simple control, compact packaging and project economics are important.

Automotive mechanism driven by a compact DC motor

Automotive Mechanisms

For mirrors, seats, latches, pumps and linear actuators, define stall events, vibration, temperature, EMC and service life.

Robotic equipment using compact DC motors

Robotics & Mobile Equipment

Wheel drives, brushes and auxiliary axes require matching of motor, gearbox, driver and battery limits.

Medical equipment application reference

Medical & Laboratory Equipment

Low noise, repeatable speed, clean operation and traceable validation can be critical for pumps and positioning mechanisms.

DC Motor Engineering Support

Connect electrical, magnetic, mechanical and manufacturing requirements before releasing samples.

01

Duty-Point Definition

Translate load torque, speed, acceleration, stall events and operating time into measurable motor requirements.

02

Electromagnetic Matching

Select magnet material, armature winding and commutation design around voltage, current and torque-speed targets.

03

Brush & Commutator Review

Balance electrical contact, wear rate, electrical noise, life target and operating environment.

04

Mechanical Integration

Coordinate shaft, bearings, end play, mounting datums, terminals, gearbox interface and load direction.

05

Prototype Validation

Measure no-load current, loaded speed, torque, efficiency, temperature rise, noise, vibration and life.

06

Production Control

Define winding resistance, runout, end play, current, speed and functional inspection with traceable limits.

DC Motor Selection Inputs

Provide these inputs so candidate motors can be compared under the same operating conditions.

Input Information to Provide Engineering Impact
Electrical Supply Nominal and maximum voltage, current limit, driver type and polarity requirements Defines the winding, operating speed and start or stall behavior.
Torque-Speed Duty Continuous load points, peak torque, acceleration, stall duration and cycle time Determines motor size, winding, gearing and thermal margin.
Installation Envelope Maximum diameter and length, mounting, shaft, terminals and cable direction Sets frame selection and mechanical interfaces.
Life & Noise Operating hours, starts, direction changes, acoustic limit and electrical noise limit Influences brush, commutator, bearing and suppression choices.
Thermal Conditions Ambient temperature, airflow, mounting heat path and permitted surface temperature Controls continuous output and insulation life.
Mechanical Loads Radial and axial shaft load, shock, vibration and gearbox or lead-screw forces Defines shaft and bearing requirements.
Environment Dust, moisture, chemicals, corrosion, altitude and cleanliness needs Influences enclosure, materials, lubrication and test plan.
Program Requirements Prototype quantity, acceptance tests, annual volume and target dates Aligns tooling, inspection and production ramp planning.

Mechanical output power: P (W) = T (N·m) × 2π × n (rpm) / 60. For a motor-driven system, verify current and temperature at the real loaded speed and torque.

Engineering Resources

Motor Development

Define the Drive System

Connect motor, controller, gearbox and load requirements from concept stage.

Motor R&D

Prototype Build

Validate Critical Assumptions

Use samples to verify performance, temperature, noise and interface details.

Rapid Prototyping

Production Readiness

Control Repeatability

Translate approved sample performance into process and inspection controls.

Manufacturing Process Control

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DC Motor Questions

Send your load points and installation drawing for an engineering review.

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1. What is a brushed DC motor?

A brushed DC motor uses mechanical brushes and a commutator to switch current in the armature. It is straightforward to drive and can be economical, but brush wear, electrical noise and service life must be evaluated.

2. How do I select the voltage and winding?

Start with the available supply voltage, loaded speed, continuous torque, peak or stall events, current limit and duty cycle. The winding should be selected from the real operating point rather than voltage alone.

3. Can a DC motor operate continuously?

Yes, when its continuous load and cooling keep the winding, magnets, bearings and brushes within their allowable temperatures. A peak rating should not be treated as a continuous rating.

4. What information is needed for a custom motor?

Provide voltage range, loaded speed and torque, duty cycle, installation drawing, shaft load, ambient conditions, noise target, life target, gearbox or encoder needs and annual quantity.

5. Can Vanguard supply a motor with gearbox or feedback?

The project scope can include gearbox integration, Hall sensors, encoders, wiring, connectors and customized shafts or mounting interfaces. Feasibility is confirmed after reviewing the operating requirements.

6. How should samples be approved?

Agree on the test voltage, load point, direction, warm-up condition and measurement method. Typical checks include current, speed, torque, temperature rise, acoustic noise, vibration, end play and durability.

Start Your DC Motor Project

Send the voltage, loaded torque and speed, duty cycle, package drawing, life target and planned quantity.

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