Motors for model railways
maxon, the Swiss precision DC motor manufacturer, supplies some of the worlds leading model railway companies with motors. Now maxon can supply Australian and New Zealand based modellers with motors direct from our sales facility in Hornsby, just north of Sydney. Credit card payments can be taken over the phone.
Typical motors suitable for modelling range in size from less than 8mm through to 22mm and above. All are manufactured exclusively in Switzerland using state of the art robotic assembly.
maxon motors offer the choice of sleeve or ball bearings, precious metal (PMB) or graphite brushes and a number of different magnet materials, power densities and price points to suit all applications.
Top of the line is the RE series, a rare earth magnet motor offering one of the highest power densities available today in a brushed motor. The RE motor is built exclusively in Switzerland to maintain the highest standards. For lower cost and lower power applications we would recommend the A-max series. Built to the same exacting standards as the RE, but using an Alnico magnet, the A-max offers an outstanding combination of performance and competitive pricing.
For lowest friction and maximum efficiency our PMB motors excel.
Many of maxon’s PMB motors feature our CLL (capacitor long life) anti spark technology, and special lubrication which together which ensure long brush life and low radio frequency emissions.
For higher power applications we recommend graphite brushed motors. maxon graphite brushed motors utilise special brush design to give exceptional service life combined with smooth, bidirectional running.
For more information download the cross reference chart listing motor types suitable for modelling use.
Author: MMAU/15.02.2010
