Merry Christmas! Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at Groschopp. We will be closed on Christmas Day and December 26.

Designed to move smoothly and quietly A customer came to us needing a compact motor to control a sliding door in a residential setting. We delivered a low-speed DC planetary gearmotor with integrated controls for precise, reliable operation. Learn more:groschopp.com/case-study/aut…

Happy New Year! We will be closed today January 1!

Using electric motors this winter? Cold temps, snow, and moisture can quietly impact motor performance. Overheating can still happen, IP ratings matter, and the wrong duty cycle can shorten motor life if the motor isn’t designed for winter. Read More: groschopp.com/4-tips-for-usi…

Too many motor options and not sure where to start? Our Motor Search Tool lets you filter motors by type, gearbox, and controls, then narrow results by key specs like voltage, speed, torque, power, and phase. Explore it here: groschopp.com/motor-search-t…

How to Change the Speed on an AC Motor AC motor speed isn’t controlled by just one thing. It comes down to three factors: • Poles • Frequency • Application load Learn more about how each one affects motor speed and why proper VFD sizing matters: groschopp.com/whitepaper/how…

DC Bevel Gear Motors Our DC bevel gearmotors deliver high starting torque in a compact right-angle design with back-drivable gearing. With flexible ratios and speed options, they support a wide range of motion control applications. Learn more: groschopp.com/motors/dc-gear…

A vehicle ramp leaves no room for failure. An automotive manufacturer needed a reliable motor for an ADA vehicle ramp. Groschopp delivered a custom 12V solution designed for accurate positioning and dependable operation. Read the full case study: zurl.co/t8RF8

This week, some of our team volunteered with our local Sack Pack program. Together, we helped pack over 600 food sacks for families in the community. Thank you to everyone who volunteered!

How a Single Phase Motor Works Single-phase AC motors create a back-and-forth magnetic field and can’t start on their own. A start phase is added to get them moving, with design differences affecting performance. Learn more zurl.co/Dd78O

Today marks 50 years at our current location. We began operations here in 1976 and have continued operating from the same place ever since. A lot has changed over the years, and we’re thankful to still be part of the community and to serve customers from here.

Last week, we had a local high school robotics team stop by and share what they’ve been working on for their competitions. Always cool to see students getting hands-on experience with engineering and problem-solving. Great to see programs like this helping the next generation.

When to Use a Gearbox A gearbox is used to reduce speed and increase torque when a motor alone isn’t enough. It allows a smaller motor to deliver controlled speed and higher torque without increasing motor size. Learn more here: groschopp.com/motor-speeds-e…

Brushless DC Motors Quiet and efficient brushless motors built for precision applications. Available in 24V and 115V options and designed for consistent performance. Learn more: groschopp.com/motors/brushle…

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Groschopp team! A little appreciation (and a few cookies) for the people who keep things running every day.

Brush Cards vs. Brush Holders Both do the same job, but the difference comes down to service and environment. Brush holders = easier replacement, better for dry applications. Brush cards = more protection, better for demanding environments. Learn more: groschopp.com/when-to-use-a-…

Extreme heat. Continuous operation. No room for failure. A manufacturer needed a motor to power a conveyor oven fan running nonstop in high heat. We built a high-temp AC motor and delivered a fully integrated fan assembly. Read the full case study: groschopp.com/case-study/con…

Quality isn’t just something we inspect at the end. It’s built into how we work, from process documentation to in-process checks and final testing before shipment. Our ISO 9001 certified system supports that structure across departments and helps keep our products consistent.

Motor or Gearmotor? Sometimes both can meet the same output requirements. On paper, both will work. But when you consider real-world operation, certain factors may become more important than others. We break down a real example here: zurl.co/zjxQa

How to Choose a Universal Motor Universal motors are best for high-speed applications where simplicity and cost matter. They run on AC or DC power, but that flexibility comes with trade-offs in efficiency, noise, and brush life. Learn more here: groschopp.com/video/choose-e…