Cleaning & Floor-Care Equipment

Motors & Drive Systems for Professional Cleaning Equipment

Application-engineered motors, gearmotors, controls, transaxles and wheel drives for traction, brush, vacuum, pump and actuation duties.

Scrubber Dryers

Walk-behind and ride-on scrubber dryers combine traction, one or more brush-deck drives, solution and recovery pumps, vacuum fan, squeegee lift and auxiliary actuators. Selection considers brush pressure, working width, machine mass, gradient, battery capacity, turning behaviour, ingress protection and the required operating time between charges.

Suitable SDT solution: AC, PMDC, BLDC/EC, gearmotor, transaxle and wheel-drive platforms coordinated across brush, traction, vacuum, pump and actuator functions.
Engineering benefit: Each motor duty is matched to machine mass, brush load, airflow, battery capacity, ingress, acoustic target and operating time.
Representative capability: AC 3–750 W compact range · PMDC 5–950 W · BLDC 20 W–4.5 kW · transaxles 12–72 V

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Sweepers

Main-brush, side-brush, suction-fan, traction, hopper-lift and shaker drives are matched to debris loading, floor condition, working width and starts per hour. High starting torque, shock-load tolerance, sealing, thermal capacity and service access are reviewed together.

Suitable SDT solution: AC, PMDC, BLDC/EC, gearmotor, transaxle and wheel-drive platforms coordinated across brush, traction, vacuum, pump and actuator functions.
Engineering benefit: Each motor duty is matched to machine mass, brush load, airflow, battery capacity, ingress, acoustic target and operating time.
Representative capability: AC 3–750 W compact range · PMDC 5–950 W · BLDC 20 W–4.5 kW · transaxles 12–72 V

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Burnishers & Polishers

High-speed pad and brush systems require stable speed under changing floor load, controlled acceleration, low vibration and sufficient thermal capacity. SDT can review AC, PMDC, BLDC or EC motor routes according to the power source, acoustic target, duty cycle and required control.

Suitable SDT solution: AC, PMDC, BLDC/EC, gearmotor, transaxle and wheel-drive platforms coordinated across brush, traction, vacuum, pump and actuator functions.
Engineering benefit: Each motor duty is matched to machine mass, brush load, airflow, battery capacity, ingress, acoustic target and operating time.
Representative capability: AC 3–750 W compact range · PMDC 5–950 W · BLDC 20 W–4.5 kW · transaxles 12–72 V

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Commercial Vacuums & Carpet Extractors

Suction fans, brush rolls, fluid-delivery pumps, recovery systems and powered traction create different speed and torque requirements. Motor selection considers airflow and static pressure, brush loading, pump duty, acoustic performance, moisture exposure, filtration resistance and continuous operating life.

Suitable SDT solution: AC, PMDC, BLDC/EC, gearmotor, transaxle and wheel-drive platforms coordinated across brush, traction, vacuum, pump and actuator functions.
Engineering benefit: Each motor duty is matched to machine mass, brush load, airflow, battery capacity, ingress, acoustic target and operating time.
Representative capability: AC 3–750 W compact range · PMDC 5–950 W · BLDC 20 W–4.5 kW · transaxles 12–72 V

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Autonomous & Specialist Cleaning Machines

Autonomous scrubbers, compact sweepers, escalator cleaners, pressure-washing systems and application-specific service machines may combine pumps, fans, traction, geared actuators, sensors and electronically controlled auxiliary drives within restricted envelopes.

Suitable SDT solution: AC, PMDC, BLDC/EC, gearmotor, transaxle and wheel-drive platforms coordinated across brush, traction, vacuum, pump and actuator functions.
Engineering benefit: Each motor duty is matched to machine mass, brush load, airflow, battery capacity, ingress, acoustic target and operating time.
Representative capability: AC 3–750 W compact range · PMDC 5–950 W · BLDC 20 W–4.5 kW · transaxles 12–72 V

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Motion requirements & engineering challenges

What the Application Requires from the Drive System

A credible selection begins with the real operating duty. These inputs determine continuous rating, peak capability, technology choice and the level of integration required.

Continuous and peak torque at every operating point

Define continuous and peak torque at every operating point as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Brush or pad diameter, pressure, speed and floor load

Define brush or pad diameter, pressure, speed and floor load as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Vehicle mass, wheel diameter, gradient and acceleration

Define vehicle mass, wheel diameter, gradient and acceleration as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Battery voltage, controller current and operating time

Define battery voltage, controller current and operating time as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Mains supply, phase, frequency and starting method

Define mains supply, phase, frequency and starting method as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Vacuum airflow, static pressure and fan operating point

Define vacuum airflow, static pressure and fan operating point as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Pump flow, pressure, fluid compatibility and sealing

Define pump flow, pressure, fluid compatibility and sealing as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Gear ratio, transmission efficiency and output-shaft loads

Define gear ratio, transmission efficiency and output-shaft loads as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Noise, vibration, temperature rise and operator environment

Define noise, vibration, temperature rise and operator environment as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Ingress, cleaning chemicals, contamination and corrosion

Define ingress, cleaning chemicals, contamination and corrosion as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Manual or autonomous operating mode and applicable machine safety requirements

Define manual or autonomous operating mode and applicable machine safety requirements as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Starts, reversals, overloads and complete duty cycle

Define starts, reversals, overloads and complete duty cycle as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Envelope, mounting, service access and production lifecycle

Define envelope, mounting, service access and production lifecycle as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Suitable technologies & solution architecture

Engineer the Complete Motion System

A floor-care machine contains several different motion duties. Traction, brush, vacuum, pump and actuation drives are evaluated separately, then balanced against battery capacity, machine weight, run time and the required cleaning performance.

Traction and wheel drive

Transaxles, wheel drives, PMDC or brushless geared motors are sized from machine mass, wheel diameter, floor resistance, gradient, manoeuvring speed and braking duty.

Brush, vacuum and pump drives

Brush torque, vacuum airflow, pump pressure and each function’s continuous or intermittent duty determine motor power, speed range and thermal capacity.

Battery and control integration

Voltage, peak current, speed regulation, current limiting, operator controls and required run time are coordinated across the machine rather than sized independently.

Ingress, noise and service life

Moisture, detergent, debris, vibration, acoustic limits, brush wear, bearings, sealing and service access are reviewed before validation and supply.

Representative product platforms

Featured Motor & Drive Routes

Start with the function that must be driven. The ranges shown online are representative; SDT can also supply equivalent and partner-supported products beyond the illustrated catalogue.

3–750 W core compact range

Compact AC Motors

Mains-powered brush, pump, fan and auxiliary duties, with broader IEC, NEMA and inverter-duty options available.

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6–240 VDC · 5–950 W

PMDC Motors

Battery-operated brushes, pumps and actuators requiring useful starting torque and straightforward speed control.

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20 W–4.5 kW

Brushless DC Motors

Quiet, controllable and low-maintenance motion for high-duty brush, vacuum, pump and auxiliary functions.

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AC · PMDC · BLDC · Servo

Gearmotors & Controls

Right-angle, inline, parallel-shaft, hollow-shaft and planetary drives with brakes, feedback and controls.

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12–72 V · 150 W–11 kW

Transaxle Drive Systems

Integrated motor, reduction, differential, axle and brake solutions for walk-behind and ride-on propulsion.

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110–315 mm · up to 50 N·m peak

Integrated Wheel Drives

Compact motor, gearbox, wheel and feedback assemblies for autonomous and specialist mobile cleaners.

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Beyond the displayed catalogue

Additional & Bespoke Solutions

Equivalent standard products, modified platforms and new motor-and-drive solutions developed around the machine.

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Engineering support & specification route

From Requirement to Production-Ready Solution

SDT works as an extension of the OEM engineering team, supporting the route from initial duty definition through configuration, validation and dependable production supply.

Define the requirement

Establish operating points, load, duty, envelope, environment, power source, controls and commercial objectives.

Configure the solution

Select and adapt the motor, transmission, feedback and drive arrangement around the complete equipment function.

Validate & supply

Verify performance and integration, support design transfer and establish the appropriate repeat-production route.

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Discuss your application

Start with the Equipment Requirement

Share the operating points, duty cycle, environment, mechanical envelope, power source and production objective.

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Motors & Drive Systems for Professional Cleaning Equipment

Application-to-Solution Guidance

Scrubber Dryers

Sweepers

Burnishers & Polishers

Commercial Vacuums & Carpet Extractors

Autonomous & Specialist Cleaning Machines

What the Application Requires from the Drive System

Continuous and peak torque at every operating point

Brush or pad diameter, pressure, speed and floor load

Vehicle mass, wheel diameter, gradient and acceleration

Battery voltage, controller current and operating time

Mains supply, phase, frequency and starting method

Vacuum airflow, static pressure and fan operating point

Pump flow, pressure, fluid compatibility and sealing

Gear ratio, transmission efficiency and output-shaft loads

Noise, vibration, temperature rise and operator environment

Ingress, cleaning chemicals, contamination and corrosion

Manual or autonomous operating mode and applicable machine safety requirements

Starts, reversals, overloads and complete duty cycle

Envelope, mounting, service access and production lifecycle

Engineer the Complete Motion System

Traction and wheel drive

Brush, vacuum and pump drives

Battery and control integration

Ingress, noise and service life

Featured Motor & Drive Routes

Compact AC Motors

PMDC Motors

Brushless DC Motors

Gearmotors & Controls

Transaxle Drive Systems

Integrated Wheel Drives

Additional & Bespoke Solutions

From Requirement to Production-Ready Solution

Define the requirement

Configure the solution

Validate & supply

Continue Exploring Industries & Applications

Start with the Equipment Requirement