Brushless motors are superior to brushed DC motors.
The removal of brushes from the design reduces friction, increase life, increases the top speed, increases the power density and enables much more accurate control.
It is for these reasons that many companies and engineers are now switching from brushed DC to brushless DC.
The one central disadvantage which is often highlighted is quite simply related to the cost which is higher than DC motors. However, depending on your application, the cost may be an issue but is always worth thinking about the lifespan of the product that you are building.
If a brushless motor and controller costs 3 times as much as a DC motor but lasts 5 times as long (and therefore requires less man hours, costs and hassle in parts replacing) then it is quite likely to deliver for money over its life.
If you have any questions about the cost effectiveness of brushless motors or would like support in sourcing the right motor for your application then please feel free to contact us by phone, online chat or email.
We will give impartial advice on the best system for your application even if it means you do not use any Zikodrive Motor Controllers.