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High-Torque Animation Motor, 12VDC

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$18.71 $24.95 In stock

Category: Power Tool Accessories

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High-Torque 12V Animation Motor is Versatile, Reliable, and Reversible!

Use this permanent magnet 12V variable speed motor to set into motion rotating signs, waterwheels, carousels, railroad turntables, machinery, moving figures and other special effects that will set your diorama or model railroad apart from the rest. While there are many different motors out there, ours has a significant difference that places it above all the others: Ours is reversible*, which means you have so many more options for creating special effects and visual interest in your scenes. This high-torque, lifetime-lubricated motor is designed to provide consistent, reliable service and long life. Depending on power supply, you can set it to run anywhere from 6 to 60 rpm.

Motor Specifications:

12VDC, polarity reversible and DCC compatible 

Reduction ratio: 1 to 76.8 

Output shaft: steel; 5/32" (4 mm) dia x 3/8" (10 mm) long 

Drive shaft hole: .047" (1.2 mm) 

Overall size: 1" diameter x 2" long, plus 9/16" output shaft and collar 

Leads: 6" long; one red (+) and one black (-); pre-tinned 

*When wired with our optional #83257 Toggle Switch

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Olivia ★★★★★

I was able to get my railroad turntable spinning smoothly right out of the box, and the reversible feature made wiring it into my layout a breeze. The torque is perfect for the small waterwheel I built too.

Brian A. ★★★★★

Setting up a rotating sign for my shop window was a breeze with this motor. The reversible feature is exactly what I needed, and it has plenty of torque for a solid, steady spin.

Hazel F. ★★★★★

This little motor handled my waterwheel project without even breaking a sweat, and the variable speed control is perfect for dialing in the right rotation. Being able to reverse the direction with a simple switch made setup so much easier. Very impressed with the torque for the size.