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    73 Products

    Stepper Motor Controller/Drives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Controller/Drives. Stepper Motor Controller/Drives.
    Tell your stepper motor how far and fast to go by adding a controller and drive to your system. A controller is similar to a PLC—they store and run programs and send signals to a drive. These controllers have commands specifically for stepper motors such as number of steps and direction. The drive delivers power to the motor based on the signals from the controller.
    Simplify setup with these single units. The controller and drive are combined, so you can determine all your settings from one device including number of steps, direction, and step resolution. They have multiple inputs and outputs to communicate with more than just a motor. Connect sensors and switches or link multiple controllers together to coordinate movements between motors.
    Choose a controller/drive rated at or below your motor’s maximum current.
    Encoder Compatible—Encoder-compatible controller/drives are best when relative positioning is critical, such as coordinating motion in a multi-axis system. They connect to an encoder (not included), which monitors the position of the motor's shaft and reports back to the controller.
    Step Resolution—Step resolution determines the size of the step a motor takes. For example, setting a 1/128 step resolution on your controller/drive divides one full step into 128 smaller steps. The smaller the steps your motor takes the more smoothly and precisely it will move.
    No. of
    Inputs/Outputs
    Overall
    Current per
    Phase, amp
    Voltage
    Step
    Resolution
    No. of Step Resolution
    Settings
    Max. Step
    Freq., MHz
    Digital
    (Input)
    Digital
    (Output)
    For Stepper
    Motor Polarity
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    0.1 to 612V DC to 48V DC1 to 1/25625,501284Bipolar2.4"3.9"0.9"I/O Cable6627T930000000
    0.1 to 1024V DC to 80V DC1 to 1/25625,501284Bipolar3"5"1.75"Encoder Compatible6627T916000000
    0.5 to 694V AC to 135V AC1 to 1/25625,501273Bipolar4.7"6.4"2.3"6627T91700000000

    Stepper Motor Drives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Drives. Stepper Motor Drives.
    Tell your stepper motor how far and fast to go by adding a controller and drive to your system. A controller (sold separately) is similar to a PLC—it stores and run programs and send signals to a drive. The drive delivers power to the motor based on the signals from the controller.
    Choose a drive rated at or below your motor's maximum current.
    Step Resolution—Step resolution determines the size of the step a motor takes. For example, setting a 1/128 step resolution on your drive divides one full step into 128 smaller steps. The smaller the steps your motor takes the more smoothly and precisely it will move.
    Number of Step Resolution Settings—Drives can be set to different step resolutions. The higher the number of step resolution settings, the greater the flexibility you have for determining the size of the motor’s step.
    Overall
    Current per
    Phase, amp
    Voltage
    Step Resolution
    No. of Step Resolution
    Settings
    Max. Step
    Freq., MHz
    For Stepper
    Motor Polarity
    Wire
    Connection
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    0.3 to 2.212V DC to 48V DC1, 1/2, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/10062BipolarScrew Terminal2.6"3.7"0.8"6627T9110000000
    2.35 to 824V DC to 75V DC1, 1/2, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/10062BipolarScrew Terminal3.3"4.7"1.3"6627T912000000
    0.4 to 890V AC to 240V AC1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/20, 1/25, 1/32, 1/40, 1/50, 1/64, 1/100, 1/125, 1/128162BipolarScrew Terminal4.7"7"2.1"6627T914000000

    Stepper Motors with Integrated Motion Control

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Stepper Motors with Integrated Motion Control.
    With a built-in controller and drive, these stepper motors come ready to program and operate. Connect them to a computer and use the free downloadable software to set them up. After that, the controller can store and run programs on its own. The controller communicates to the drive which directs the motor’s shaft to move in small, equal increments. When the shaft stops, it holds its position even when a counteracting force is applied to the load. All are bipolar hybrid stepper motors, which deliver greater torque, precision, and efficiency than other types of stepper motors.
    Encoders—When relative positioning is critical, such as coordinating motion in a multi-axis system, choose a motor with an encoder. The encoder monitors the position of the shaft and reports back to the controller.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. When the shaft is in motion, torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select “Product Detail” to view the curve for a motor.
    Full Step Increment—Full step increment is the rotation of the shaft from one position to the next. A smaller full step increment means the rotor has more teeth, producing smoother and more precise motion. 1.8° is considered standard.
    Step Resolution—You can adjust the step resolution down to 1/256 of a full step, which translates to 51,200 microsteps per revolution. Increasing the number of steps directs an even more precise position and reduces the step-step-step motion to mimic a smooth, continuous rotation. The higher the number of step resolution settings, the greater the flexibility you have for determining the size of the motor’s step.
    Current per
    Phase, amp
    Overall
    Shaft
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Step Resolution
    No. of Inputs/Outputs
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Motor/Controller/Drives
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    40.31,2000.1212 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2562 Digital-Inputs/Outputs2.3"1.7"1.7"5 mm22 mm0.84"Solid01206627T250000000
    74.91,0000.1212 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2562 Digital-Inputs/Outputs2.5"1.7"1.7"5 mm22 mm0.84"Solid01206627T26000000
    85.48200.1212 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2562 Digital-Inputs/Outputs2.8"1.7"1.7"5 mm22 mm0.84"Solid01206627T24000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    761,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/82 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    3.7"2.3"2.3"1/4"13/16"1.17"D-Profile01206627T122000000
    1751,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/82 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    4.3"2.3"2.3"1/4"13/16"1.17"D-Profile01206627T123000000
    2621,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/82 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    5.1"2.3"2.3"1/4"13/16"1.17"D-Profile01206627T124000000
    4251,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/82 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    6.6"2.3"2.3"1/4"13/16"1.17"D-Profile01206627T125000000
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    6371,5000.434.320 to 801.8°1/102 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    6.6"3.5"3.5"1/2"1 1/4"1.76"Keyed01206627T126000000
    1,2003,0000.494.920 to 801.8°1/102 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    8.2"3.5"3.5"1/2"1 1/4"1.76"Keyed01206627T127000000
    1,7001,8000.5520 to 801.8°1/102 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    9.6"3.5"3.5"5/8"1 1/4"1.76"Keyed01206627T128000000
     
    Motor/Controller/Drive/Encoders
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    313,0000.12.212 to 481.8°1 to 1/2561 Analog-Input,
    3 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    3.7"1.7"3"5 mm22 mm0.84"D-Profile351006627T104000000
    543,0000.12.212 to 481.8°1 to 1/2561 Analog-Input,
    3 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    3.9"1.7"3"5 mm22 mm0.84"D-Profile351006627T105000000
    683,0000.12.212 to 481.8°1 to 1/2561 Analog-Input,
    3 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output
    4.2"1.7"3"5 mm22 mm0.84"D-Profile351006627T106000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    100.52,4750.3312 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2564 Digital-Inputs/Outputs3.8"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"D-Profile01206627T101000000
    182.52,0000.3312 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2564 Digital-Inputs/Outputs4.3"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"D-Profile01206627T102000000
    294.58200.3312 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2564 Digital-Inputs/Outputs5.1"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"D-Profile01206627T103000000
     
    NEMA 24 Frame Size
    3402,4003512 to 701.8°1 to 1/2561 Analog-Input,
    4 Digital-Inputs/Outputs
    4.9"2.4"3.8"8 mm21 mm1.18"D-Profile351006627T10700000000
     

    Stepper Motors

    Motor/Drives
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Motor/Drives.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor/Drives.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor/Drives.
    Reduce the size and complexity of your stepper motor setup—these motors have a drive built in, so you don’t need to run cable to a standalone drive. The drive delivers power to the motor based on signals from a PLC, pulse generator, or other controller. These motors are good for precise, repetitive movements, such as those made by the head of a 3D printer. Similar to the hands of a clock, their shaft turns in small, equal increments for smooth motion. When the shaft stops, it holds its position even when a counteracting force is applied to the load. You can control the position of the load without having to configure encoders or sensors. All are bipolar hybrid stepper motors, so the current can flow in both directions. This helps them deliver higher torque, precision, and efficiency than unipolar stepper motors.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. When the shaft is in motion, torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select “Product Detail” to view the curve for a motor.
    Full Step Increment—Full step increment is the rotation of the shaft from one position to the next. A smaller full step increment means the rotor has more teeth, producing smoother and more precise motion. 1.8° is considered standard.
    Step Resolution—You can adjust the step resolution down to 1/256 of a full step, which translates to 51,200 microsteps per revolution. Increasing the number of steps directs an even more precise position and reduces the step-step-step motion to mimic a smooth, continuous rotation. The higher the number of step resolution settings, the greater the flexibility you have for determining the size of the motor’s step.
    Current per
    Phase, amp
    Overall
    Shaft
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Step Resolution
    Stepper Motor
    Polarity
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    316600.070.7112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8Bipolar73.2"1.7"1.7"5 mm21.8 mm0.85"D-Profile01206627T1080000000
    507200.080.8512 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8Bipolar73.4"1.7"1.7"5 mm21.8 mm0.85"D-Profile01206627T109000000
    627200.080.8512 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8Bipolar73.7"1.7"1.7"5 mm21.8 mm0.85"D-Profile01206627T112000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    761,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/8, 1/64, 1/256Bipolar73.8"2.2"2.2"1/4"3/4"1.11"D-Profile01206627T113000000
    1751,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/8, 1/64, 1/256Bipolar74.2"2.2"2.2"1/4"3/4"1.11"D-Profile01206627T114000000
    2621,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/8, 1/64, 1/256Bipolar75.1"2.2"2.2"1/4"3/4"1.11"D-Profile01206627T115000000
    4251,5000.212.112 to 241.8°1, 1/2, 1/8, 1/64, 1/256Bipolar76.6"2.2"2.2"1/4"3/4"1.11"D-Profile01206627T116000000
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    6371,5000.434.320 to 801.8°1Bipolar6.6"3.5"3.5"1/2"1 3/16"1.76"Keyed01206627T117000000
    1,2003,0000.494.920 to 801.8°1Bipolar8.1"3.5"3.5"1/2"1 3/16"1.76"Keyed01206627T118000000
    1,7001,8000.5520 to 801.8°1Bipolar9.6"3.5"3.5"5/8"1 3/16"1.76"Keyed01206627T119000000
     

    DC Servomotors with Integrated Drive

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servomotors. DC Servomotors with Integrated Drive.
    A built-in drive simplifies your servomotor setup, removing the need for cable between the motor and drive. DC servomotors are often used for small automation applications, such as pick-and-place machines, because they deliver lots of power in a small package. This system includes a motor, encoder, and drive for accurate positioning and fine control over speed and position.
    These servomotors use the same step and direction commands as a stepper motor, so you can upgrade your current stepper motor system with this system. Use a computer to set up and calibrate the motor to your system. After initial setup, use a separate controller, such as a programmable logic controller (PLC), microcontroller, or indexer. The encoder relays distance, direction, and speed back to the servomotor. Based on this feedback, the servomotor dynamically adapts its movements to increase system efficiency.
    Maximum Torque—Torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the curve for a motor.
    Servomotors
    Servomotor
    Input/Output Cords
    Servomotor
    Power Cords
    Overall
    Shaft
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Continuous Torque,
    in·lbf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of Counts
    per Rev.
    Driver Control
    Mode
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    18.13.64,000120754.1"2.3"3.2"1/4"3/4"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N11100000005151N1020000005151N103000000
    30.86.13,170173754.9"2.3"3.2"1/4"3/4"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1210000005151N102000005151N10300000
    38.87.82,520193755.6"2.3"3.2"3/8"3/4"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1310000005151N102000005151N10300000
    51.810.41,860213756.4"2.3"3.2"3/8"3/4"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1410000005151N102000005151N10300000
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    39.99.42,320220754.4"3.4"4.3"1/2"1 3/16"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1510000005151N102000005151N10300000
    68.418.11,410227755.1"3.4"4.3"1/2"1 3/16"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1610000005151N102000005151N10300000
    87.324.51,130267755.9"3.4"4.3"1/2"1 3/16"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1710000005151N102000005151N10300000
    115.330840280756.6"3.4"4.3"1/2"1 3/16"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    5151N1810000005151N102000005151N10300000
     
    Servomotor Power Supplies

    Stepper Servomotors with Integrated Drive

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servomotors. Stepper Servomotors with Integrated Drive.
    Simplify your servomotor setup—these servomotors have a built-in drive, removing the need for cable between the motor and drive. They create high torque at low speeds like traditional stepper motors but with greater torque performance and positioning reliability.
    These servomotors accept step and direction, position, speed, torque, or sequencing commands. Use a computer to set up and calibrate the motor to your system. After initial setup, use a separate controller, such as a programmable logic controller (PLC), microcontroller, or indexer. You can also store target positions with speeds and accelerations in the drive and then trigger each sequence with minimal input from a controller. The encoder relays distance, direction, and speed back to the servomotor. Based on this feedback, the servomotor dynamically adapts its movements to increase system efficiency.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. Torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the curve for a motor.
    Overall
    Shaft
    No. of
    Inputs/Outputs
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    amp
    Step
    Resolution
    Full Step
    Increment
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Communication Protocol
    Digital
    Inputs
    Analog
    Inputs
    Digital
    Outputs
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    NEMA 11 Frame Size
    9.23,00015 to 300.91 to 1/2561.8°2.7"1.1"1.5"5 mm13 mm0.57"Modbus RTU42IP20
    5361N110000000
    11.33,00015 to 3011 to 1/2561.8°3"1.1"1.5"5 mm13 mm0.57"Modbus RTU42IP20
    5361N12000000
    17.73,00015 to 3011 to 1/2561.8°3.5"1.1"1.5"5 mm13 mm0.57"Modbus RTU42IP20
    5361N13000000
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    403,00012 to 481.31 to 1/2561.8°3.5"1.7"3"6 mm18 mm0.83"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N14000000
    593,00012 to 481.41 to 1/2561.8°3.7"1.7"3"6 mm18 mm0.83"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N15000000
    733,00012 to 481.31 to 1/2561.8°4.1"1.7"3"6 mm18 mm0.83"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N16000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    1423,00012 to 7031 to 1/2561.8°4.4"2.3"3.2"1/4"3/4"1.1"Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP311IP20
    5361N17000000
    2123,00012 to 7031 to 1/2561.8°5.3"2.3"3.2"1/4"3/4"1.1"Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP311IP20
    5361N18000000
    2123,00012 to 7031 to 1/2561.8°5.6"2.3"3"8 mm22.4 mm1.1"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N22000000
    3403,00012 to 7041 to 1/2561.8°5.6"2.3"3.2"8 mm18 mm1.1"Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP311IP20
    5361N19000000
    3403,00012 to 704.31 to 1/2561.8°5.7"2.3"3"8 mm22.4 mm1.1"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N23000000
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    3823,00024 to 705.11 to 1/2561.8°5.9"3.4"5"14 mm35 mm1.7"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N24000000
    7363,00024 to 705.11 to 1/2561.8°7"3.4"5"14 mm35 mm1.7"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N25000000
    9493,00024 to 705.11 to 1/2561.8°8.2"3.4"5"14 mm35 mm1.7"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N2600000000
    1,1613,00048 to 705.21 to 1/2561.8°9.4"3.4"5"14 mm35 mm1.7"Modbus RTU814IP20
    5361N2700000000
     

    Rotary Electric Actuators with Automated Controls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electric Actuators. Rotary Electric Actuators with Automated Controls.
    With a stepper motor and driver built in, these actuators come ready to use for clamping, sorting, and ejecting tasks. Their stepper motor is a bipolar hybrid, so it's precise enough to position your actuator in the right spot and efficient enough that you won't lose torque. They have integrated controls for quick and easy setup, or you can program start and end positions and track usage remotely using digital IO. Compared to air-powered systems, these actuators have fewer parts to repair and replace.
    0° to 90° Shaft Rotation—Actuators with a shaft rotation of 0° to 90° accelerate up to their prescribed speed at a faster rate than actuators with a shaft rotation of 0° to 180°.
    Overall
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Load
    Current, amp
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Repeatability
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    0° to 90° Shaft Rotation
    23.8243700150-0.05° to 0.05°5 1/2"3 1/4"5"6328N11000000000
    49.5245.3800100-0.1° to 0.1°5 1/2"4 1/16"5 7/8"6328N1300000000
     
    0° to 180° Shaft Rotation
    23.8243700150-0.05° to 0.05°5 1/2"3 1/4"5"6328N1200000000
    49.5245.3800100-0.1° to 0.1°5 1/2"4 1/16"5 7/8"6328N1400000000
     

    Stepper Servomotors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servomotors. Stepper Servomotors.
    Combine the high torque at low speeds that traditional stepper motors are known for with the greater torque performance and positioning reliability of a servomotor. They create rotary motion based on signals from a drive (sold separately). As these servomotors move, their encoder relays the shaft’s distance, direction, and speed back to the drive. The drive increases your system’s efficiency by taking the electrical signal from the encoder and dynamically adapting the motor’s movements, also accounting for inconsistent loads and unexpected forces.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. Torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the curve for a motor.
    Servomotors
    Servomotor
    Encoder Cords
    Servomotor
    Power Cords
    Overall
    Shaft
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    70.81,740481.8°4.6"1.7"2.2"5 mm22 mm0.83"IP54
    5203N1100000005203N10300000005203N1010000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    113.32,720481.8°4.8"2.3"2.7"1/4"3/4"1.11"IP54
    5203N120000005203N1030000005203N101000000
    198.31,940481.8°5.7"2.3"2.7"1/4"3/4"1.11"IP54
    5203N130000005203N1030000005203N101000000
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    3542,130481.8°5.5"3.4"3.9"11 mm25 mm1.69"IP54
    5203N140000005203N1030000005203N102000000
    835.5550481.8°6.8"3.4"3.9"11 mm25 mm1.69"IP54
    5203N150000005203N1030000005203N102000000
    1,317430481.8°8"3.4"3.9"11 mm25 mm1.69"IP54
    5203N160000005203N1030000005203N102000000
     
    Servomotor Drives
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