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Electrical motors are pivotal in manufacturing, providing machine power and directly influencing production rates and operational efficiency. Most manufacturing equipment, from conveyors to complex automated machinery, operates on motors that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, facilitating movements and tasks requiring significant human effort. With them, many of the advances in manufacturing we see today are possible.

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Electric motors driven by alternating current, commonly used in many different types of electrical devices due to their efficiency and reliability.

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Motor Parts & Accessories

Components such as motor controllers, encoders, fans, mounting brackets, and protective covers that enhance, control, or facilitate the operation and maintenance of the electric motor.

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DC Motors

DC Motors

Electric motors that operate on direct current, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, utilized in applications requiring variable speed and torque.

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Gearmotors

Integrated devices that combine a gear reduction system with an electric motor to provide high torque at a low speed, commonly used in various applications from appliances to industrial machinery.

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Electric motors are the hidden heroes of modern technology, powering everything from tiny drones to massive industrial equipment. They've revolutionized the world countless times and are integral to today's technological advancements. Some different types of electric motors include direct current, alternating current, gearbox, stepper, and servo motors.


Direct current motors transform electrical energy into mechanical energy through the communications of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors. The design of a DC motor includes two parts: a stator, which houses the stationary magnetic field, and a rotor, or armature, which rotates in response to the magnetic field when a current is passed through it. The motor's direction is reversed by inverting the polarity of the direct current. Because of their simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, DC motors are used in numerous industries.


On the other hand, an alternating current motor, as the name suggests, operates by applying alternating current. There are two primary AC motors: synchronous and asynchronous motors. The difference lies in the speed at which the current alternates. Synchronous motors rotate at the speed of the alternating current, while asynchronous motors rotate slightly slower. Often found in industrial and domestic applications, an AC motor is known for its efficiency and simplicity of design.


Gearmotors are mechanical devices that comprise a gear reduction system and an electric motor consolidated into a single, compact unit. The gear reduction, also known as a gearbox, modifies the motor's speed, reducing it while increasing the available torque. This process allows small, high-speed motors to perform tasks that require high torque at slower speeds, enhancing their efficiency and versatility in a wide range of applications, from automatic doors to conveyor systems.


MRO Supply has an extensive inventory of motor parts and accessories designed to meet diverse specifications and requirements. Whether you're looking for bearings, brushes, shaft collars, or controllers, MRO has you covered. With products from reliable manufacturers, MRO is your one-stop shop for all your motors, parts, and accessory needs.

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How Electric Motors Work

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Electric Motors

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The Electric Motor - Turning Electric Power Into Motion

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Developments of Electric Motor Systems and Electric Powertrains

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