Gear motors

Gear Motors for Industrial Applications

Our gear motors are the perfect combination of tried and tested components.

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Our industrial gear motors are configured from a modular range of motors and gearboxes, ensuring a perfect match. Our modular system allows us to configure offset gear motors, right-angle gear motors, and inline gear motors motors quickly and cost-effectively using standardized components.

This reduces engineering time and gives you the certainty of reliable drive selection. Backed by Demag’s application expertise, our modular gear motor system delivers reliable performance across a wide assortment of industries and applications.

Three gear motor types. One modular system. Configured for a perfect match.

đź’ˇ Key Takeaway

The bottom line: Standardized, interchangeable modules simplify engineering time, locking in reliable specifications, and putting our design expertise to work - allowing each gear motor to be configured for your application.

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Compare the ranges at a glance:

Gear Motor TypeTorque RangeGearbox SizesHousing Designs
Offset Gear Motors96 to 10,180 ft-lbs (130 to 13,800 Nm)95
Right-Angle Gear Motors89 to 8,900 ft-lbs (120 to 12,000 Nm)104
Inline Gear Motors66 to 406 ft-lbs (90 to 550 Nm)53

FG Microspeed units are a specialized range — see their dedicated section below.

Offset Gear Motors


Designed to save you space and perform efficiently and reliably, our offset gear motors provide excellent ground clearance for travel applications, and they come with a host of other benefits.

Key features:

  • Wide range of gear ratios
  • Practical designs for a range of travel applications
  • 9 gearbox sizes available

Benefits at a glance:

  • Flexibility — gearboxes for torques ranging from 96 to 10,180 ft-lbs (130 to 13,800 Nm)
  • Direct input or coupling connection
  • 5 drive shaft options
  • 5 housing designs
  • Online configuration through the Demag Drive Designer

For full specifications, visit our offset industrial gear motors page.

Right-Angle Gear Motors


Our right-angle gear motors offer a compact solution for applications where installation space requires tight configurations.

💡 Tight on space? The right-angle design redirects the drive to fit confined layouts where a straight-line motor won’t.

Key features:

  • Large torque range from 89 to 8,900 ft-lbs (120 to 12,000 Nm)
  • Wide range of gear ratios
  • 10 gearbox sizes available

Benefits at a glance:

  • Direct input or coupling connection
  • 5 drive shaft options
  • 4 housing designs
  • Smooth, quiet operation
  • Online configuration through the Demag Drive Designer

For full specifications, visit our right-angle industrial gear motors page.

FG Microspeed Units


Designed for tough applications, our FG microspeed units withstand vibration and increased ambient temperatures while delivering precise positioning and high switching frequencies.

High-speed ratios up to 500:1.

Key features:

  • Maximum positioning accuracy
  • High switching frequency
  • Implementation of extremely high-speed ratios up to 500:1

Benefits at a glance:

  • Robust construction
  • Wide speed ranges
  • A rugged alternative to inverter-controlled AC motors
  • Short cycle times

For full specifications, visit our FG microspeed units page.

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