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Motor selection tool and guide

10mm Coreless Micro BLDC Motor

Compare speed and torque with sourced 10 mm ratings. Verify the exact motor curve.

10 mm motor screening
Estimate shaft output and compare with the cited motor examples.

Voltage is not used here; match it to the chosen winding.

Enter positive speed and torque values, then run the screen. The result is a first check, not a motor selection or thermal guarantee.

Use this as an early screen
The calculator estimates mechanical shaft output and compares individual values with the examples below. It does not prove that a speed-and-torque pair is inside one motor’s curve, and mechanical output power is not the motor’s heat loss.

What a 10 mm rating can—and cannot—tell you

Diameter is only one constraint

Confirm body length, shaft, connector, mounting fit, and the space needed for the driver. Two motors with a 10 mm outside diameter can have very different packages.

Torque depends on the model

The cited 10 mm examples list nominal continuous torque from 1.57 to 1.85 mNm. Treat those as model ratings, not a universal limit for every 10 mm motor.

Thermal conditions change capacity

Continuous operation depends on winding losses, ambient temperature, duty cycle, and the heat path into the mounting structure. Use the selected motor’s thermal data.

Published 10 mm brushless motor examples

These are named product configurations, not a market-wide range. Their ratings use different windings and thermal assumptions, so do not combine the highest speed from one row with the highest torque from another as a guaranteed operating point.

Published operating data for selected 10 mm brushless motors
Reference configurationNominal torque at speedMaximum speedHousing-to-ambient thermal resistance
FAULHABER 1028 S 006 B · 6 VØ10 × 28.1 mm · digital Hall sensors1.68 mNm @ 25,660 rpm79,000 rpm42.4 K/W
FAULHABER 1028 S 012 B · 12 VØ10 × 28.1 mm · digital Hall sensors1.57 mNm @ 26,800 rpm79,000 rpm42.4 K/W
maxon ECX SPEED 10 M · 18 VØ10 × 25.1 mm · Hall-sensor configuration1.85 mNm @ 53,400 rpm65,000 rpm39.8 K/W

FAULHABER values are from its Series 1028 B datasheet (edition 25 April 2025; rated values at 22°C). The maxon values are from the selected ECX SPEED 10 M 18 V configuration. Sources reviewed 6 October 2026; check the current datasheet and operating curve before design approval.

  • FAULHABER Series 1028 B datasheet
  • maxon ECX SPEED 10 M product data

Validate the full operating point

A motor can meet a speed limit and a torque limit separately while still missing the combined target. Check the selected winding’s curve, the heat path, and the drive electronics as one system.

Three checks before approving a motor operating point
Motor operating point reviewCompare the target with the specific motor curve, then check thermal conditions and driver compatibility.1 · Match the curve2 · Check heat path3 · Check the driveSpeed + torque at theselected voltage and windingDuty cycle, ambient andmounting thermal resistanceCurrent limit, commutationand sensor requirements

A torque–speed pair is valid only if it falls inside the selected motor’s curve under the stated cooling and supply conditions.

  1. 1. Match the curve

    Plot continuous and peak shaft torque at the required speed for the selected winding and voltage. Confirm peak duration and acceleration separately.

  2. 2. Check temperature

    Account for ambient temperature, enclosure, mounting material, duty cycle, and the manufacturer’s winding and housing thermal resistances.

  3. 3. Check the drive

    Match supply voltage, phase-current limit, commutation method, and Hall or encoder signals to the motor and controller.

The calculator uses mechanical output power = torque × angular speed. Winding heat is a separate loss term; it cannot be inferred from shaft output power without efficiency/current and thermal data.

Trade-offs and qualification risks

When to change the design

  • If continuous torque exceeds the selected motor’s curve, compare a longer or larger motor, or a gearbox. A gearbox trades output speed and efficiency for torque multiplication.
  • If the assembly is enclosed or runs hot, validate the installed thermal path and continuous duty before choosing by diameter alone.
  • If low-speed positioning matters, specify the feedback and controller requirements. Hall sensors are available in the cited 10 mm configurations; they are not inherently excluded by the size.
Ask for the condition behind every rating
A torque or speed number without its winding, voltage, duty, temperature, and mounting condition is not enough to approve a design. Request the manufacturer’s curve and thermal limits for your installation. For a broader 10 mm BLDC check, see the 10 mm motor feasibility guide.

What to include in an OEM request

Sending the whole operating context makes a supplier review more useful than asking for a “10 mm motor” by diameter alone.

Mechanical envelope

Maximum body diameter and length, shaft diameter and length, mounting details, connector space, and allowable tolerances.

Load profile

Required speed and torque at the shaft, continuous versus peak duration, acceleration, starts per hour, and load inertia.

Electrical and feedback

Available voltage, driver type and phase-current limit, plus sensorless, Hall, or encoder feedback needs.

Thermal and life target

Ambient temperature, enclosure and mounting material, expected operating hours, and acceptable maintenance interval.

Need an engineering review?

Send the target speed, torque, duty cycle, mounting, and driver details for an OEM operating-point discussion.

Request an OEM review

10 mm coreless motor questions

What does “coreless” mean for a brushless motor?

Suppliers may describe brushless motors with an ironless winding as coreless or slotless. Confirm the construction in the exact model data sheet because terminology varies by manufacturer.

How much continuous torque can a 10 mm motor provide?

It depends on the model and installation. The cited examples list 1.57–1.85 mNm nominal continuous torque at their stated operating points; their curves and thermal conditions differ.

Does a 79,000 rpm maximum rating mean I can run continuously at that speed?

No. Maximum speed is a model rating, not a guarantee of continuous operation at every torque. Use the manufacturer’s operating curve and lifetime guidance for the chosen load and mounting.

Can a 10 mm coreless BLDC motor have Hall sensors?

Yes. Both reference families offer Hall-sensor configurations. Confirm the sensor signals, wiring, controller support, and package length for the selected version.

Does the calculator determine whether my motor will overheat?

No. It calculates mechanical shaft output and screens against published example values. It does not calculate winding losses, temperature rise, duty-cycle heating, or the combined speed–torque curve.

Should I use a gearbox if the required torque is too high?

A gearbox can trade speed and efficiency for higher output torque, but the ratio, gearhead diameter, length, backlash, and efficiency must fit the application. Compare a larger motor if the added length or losses are unacceptable.

Can I choose the motor from supply voltage alone?

No. Winding voltage affects the speed–torque curve and current. Match the selected winding to the supply and controller, then verify the operating point on that winding’s data.

Related motor sizing references

  • Use the broader 10 mm BLDC feasibility guide

    Screen the wider 10 mm motor envelope and review the general design constraints.

  • Compare coreless and slotted BLDC construction

    Review how winding structure changes cogging, inertia, and drive requirements.

  • Calculate a robotics motor load profile

    Learn how RMS torque, gear ratio, and duty cycle affect motor sizing.

  • Browse the micro BLDC motor catalog

    Compare available motor configurations before preparing a supplier request.

  • Review micro BLDC motor options for OEM programs

    Explore the main motor families and customization scope for supplier selection.

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