Stepper Motors for 3D Printers

One of the first problems we encounter in the process of designing and adjusting a machine that uses stepper motors, is the selection of a suitable motor and driver and its subsequent electrical calibration. This is an important task that, however, is often performed incorrectly. A consequence of a bad choice is the loss of steps in the different axes of the machine, due to lack of force, heating of the electronics or other reasons. We have a wide range of stepper motors, with a wide range of torques from 1.22 kg to 28.5 kg. Our motors can be used in a wide range of printers, including the most popular Prusa Mendels.

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Stepper Motors for 3D Printers

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Motor Nema 17 4.28kg 17HS4401

It is one of the most popular stepper motors with 200 steps per turn and a maximum load of 4.28 kg/cm. It comes with a 1m cable. We have the best stepper motors at the best prices! 

I0020

Regular price €11.50 -€1.55 Price €9.95

Motor Nema 17 42HS482504 2.5A

One of the most popular stepper motors with 200 steps per revolution and a maximum load of 5 kg/cm. It comes with a 30 cm cable. We have the best stepper motors at the best prices!

I0126

Price €14.90

Stepper Motor Nema 23 12.8kg 57HS562804

One of the most popular stepper motors with 200 steps per revolution and a maximum load of 12.8 kg/cm. It comes with a 30 cm cable. We have the best stepper motors at the best prices!

I0098

Regular price €29.90 -€4.00 Price €25.90

Motor Nema 23 19.3kg 57HS762804

It is one of the most popular stepper motors with 200 steps per turn and a maximum load of 19.3 kg/cm. It comes with a 30 cm cable. We have the best stepper motors at the best prices!

I0117

Price €38.50

Motor Nema 23 28.5kg JK57HS112-4204

It is one of the most popular stepper motors with 200 steps per turn and a maximum load of 28.5 kg/cm. Comes with a 50 cm cable. We have the best stepper motors at the best prices! Perfect for CNC machines!

I0168

Regular price €67.90 -€5.00 Price €62.90

Mounting Bracket for Nema Engine 17 42mm

Mounting Bracket for Nema Engine 17 42mm features:
- Steel bracket for PAP Nema 17 3D printer motor
- Mounting bracket of 42mm L shape alloy steel for The NEMA17 3D Stepper Motor Printer
- Material: Alloy Steel - Size: 5 x 5 x 5cm
- Black Color
- Fit for 42mm Stepper Motor as NEMA17

I0044

Price €3.75

Mounting Bracket for Nema Motor 23 57mm/76mm

67mm L shape alloy steel mounting bracket for NEMA23 3D stepper motor printer Mounting Bracket for Nema Motor 23 57mm/76mm features:
- Compatible with Nema 23 body length: 57mm and 76mm
- Material: alloy steel
- Size: 67 x 67 x 2,7 mm
- Black color
- Fit for stepper motor as NEMA23

I0116

Price €3.90

Heat Sink Aluminium Nema 17

Heat Sink Aluminium Nema 17 features:
- MK8 Extruder Radiator Heatsink Printer
- Ideal for NEMA17 motors and MK7 and MK8 extruders - Dimensions 40 x 40x 11mm

I0038

Price €1.79

Motor Nema17 JK42HS34-0404

It is one of the most popular stepper motors with 200 steps per revolution and a maximum load of 2.6 kg/cm (0.25 Nm). It is supplied with a voltage of 12.0 V, consumes a current of 400 mA per coil. Dimensions: 42 x 42 x 34 mm (NEMA 17).  Comes with a 30 cm cable. We have the best stepper motors at the best prices!

I1105

Price €14.90

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Why use stepper motors

Stepper motors have plenty of advantages that make them perfect for use  in 3D printers and CNC machines. To begin with, they allow for control of the position - thanks to the controler, we are able to precisely define the position of the rotor we want to get to and the angle the rotor is going to be at at the end of the cycle. Additionally, in the same manner we can control the speed of the motor (thanks to speed controller this time). Another aspect of stepper motors is ability to stay fixed in one position, which enables applications such as holding a robotic arm in one position or keep the door open. Last but not least, stepper motors are very powerful at low speeds. For the specific power of each motor, check the detailed description, but we have a range from 1.22 kg/cm up to 28.5 kg/cm.

Key parameters when you choose your step by step motor

First of all there are two big types of stepper motors - unipolars and bipolares. In essence, unipolars are easier to program while bipolars are cheaper, however require more complex drivers (driver has to control not only the coil to which it sends power but as well how it should magnetize as the coils can change the polars). Other key characteristics of stepper motors include number of steps per cycle and angle per step (standard is respectively 200 and 1.8 degree).  Finally, there are dimensions of the motors and these are defined by a unified standard that is NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - in our offer we have NEMA 17s and NEMA 23s, which pretty much mean the size of the front of the motor (17 is 1.7 inch on 1.7 inch, 23 2.3 inch on 2.3 inch).

Other accessories

To work at all stepper motors require a driver. For unipolars the most frequent driver is ULN2803 very easy in its function but satisfying all unipolar unsophisticated needs. With bipolars situation is a bit more complex as the motor itself - the drivers here can control power, microsteps and are usually the ones that are used in the 3D printers. In here the most popular would be A4988 or DRV8825. Check our drivers for motors category to learn more. Another piece you might need is the assembly support - we offer both NEMA 17 and NEMA 23 standards.