One Fractional Horsepower Motor Size Fits All?

September 24, 2013

Custom MotorWe all know nothing in life is “one size fits all,” so why do manufacturers insist on providing “one fractional horsepower motor size fits all” solutions?

At Groschopp, we understand that the fractional horsepower motor industry isn’t a one size fits all, and we prove it everyday by supplying custom motors to some of the world’s most famous brands and companies. Each application is different. That’s why we have over 8,000 catalog motor designs. What’s more is that we can take any of those designs and modify them to create 150,000+ motor designs to choose from.

That number may seem overwhelming and intimidating. How can you choose the best motor for your application from such a large number of solutions when you barely have enough time now to work on your current project? We’re here to help with two online product tools (Motor Search Tool and STPe Calculator), a technical sales staff, and a full-service engineering department. And, unlike most in the fractional horsepower motor industry, we can get you a modified motor in 48 hours with our FastTrack department.

In the coming months we’ll dive deeper into how all of these pieces make Groschopp your “size” for motors and why you should choose the quality and service of Groschopp over our competitors.

How to use the Motor Search Tool

Narrow your search by selecting motor type, gearbox, voltage, and phase options for your desired motor.

Select a dominant variable: choose one of the three parameters to narrow your search. The selected variable determines which slider bar you will be able to manually move.

Use the slider corresponding to your dominant variable to further narrow your motor selection. The other sliders will automatically move to show available ranges based on the range of your selected variable.

Results will upload as your search criteria changes. If you have any questions regarding your results or how to use the search tool, you can chat with us using the green tab on the left-hand side of your screen.


Note: Groschopp Universal motors are custom built to fit your application so no additional options are available to narrow the search. Selecting the Universal motor type will prompt a message taking you to the Universal product page.

Not sure what you need?

One of our team members would be happy to help. Contact us at 800-829-4135 or by email at sales@groschopp.com. You can also chat with us using the green tab on the left side of your screen.

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Universal Motors

Groschopp Universal motors are custom built to fit your application so no additional options are available to narrow the search. Standard frame sizes and motor features can be found on the Universal page.

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