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DC servo motor

Beckhoff Automation AM8100

Low-voltage servo motors under 50 V DC designed to run directly from Beckhoff's EtherCAT servo terminals, with OCT absolute encoder or resolver feedback.

Key specifications

Continuous torque (max)5 Nm
Power (max)750 W
Supply24-48 Vdc
FeedbackOCT absolute encoder 24-bit single/multi-turn, EnDat 3 19-bit, resolver

Summarised in our own words from Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG's published data; series maxima, individual models vary. Last checked 2026-10-29. Source 1 · Source 2

Notes on this data

Series standstill torque 'in the range 1.5-5 Nm' per AM8141 page; series power 50-750 W per overview. AM8141: 2.40 Nm standstill, 9.13 Nm peak, 2500 rpm, F4 (87 mm). Full flange list not published on pages read.

Specify Motion is not affiliated with Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. Beckhoff Automation and AM8100 are used only to identify the product. Comparisons use published figures; always confirm against the current datasheet.

Typical applications

Compact machinesFormat adjustment axesSmall handling axes

Alternatives that meet or exceed these figures

Engineers often come to us with a Beckhoff Automation part number and leave with an alternative that is easier to source, quicker to deliver or a better fit for the machine. These 3 series from our supply network are the closest match on published figures.

Meets or exceeds on the published figure compared

Low-voltage brushless DC servo motors for 48 or 96 VDC systems, with a 12-slot/10-pole design, matched to the Kinco FD1X5 drive and aimed at robotics, CNC and automated lines.

Published maximumAM8100SMK Series Low-Voltage DC Servo Motors
Power750 W5,000 W meets or exceeds
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Meets or exceeds on the published figure compared

Low-voltage (24-48 VDC) brushless servo motors with a 12-slot/10-pole low-cogging design, IP65 and a choice of optical or magnetic, incremental or absolute encoders. Matched to Kinco FD1 and OD drives for battery-powered and mobile machines.

Published maximumAM8100SMC Series Low-Voltage DC Servo Motors
Power750 W3,000 W meets or exceeds
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Meets or exceeds on the published figure compared

A single 110 mm, 1.2 kW, 48 VDC servo motor giving 4 Nm at 3000 rpm for higher-power low-voltage systems, paired with Kinco FD1 and OD drives.

Published maximumAM8100SMH Series Low-Voltage DC Servo Motor …
Rated torque—4 Nm
Power750 W1,200 W meets or exceeds
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Figures are the highest published for each series and are not always measured the same way. A higher figure is not automatically a better choice: mounting, duty cycle, feedback, connectors and approvals matter too. An engineer will check the fit against your application before recommending anything.

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