Manufacturer over 1000 standard products & thousands of custom designed fractional horsepower (<1 HP) gearmotors, electric motors & motion controls (AC induction, Brushless DC & Permanent Magnet DC). Products are available via an extensive distributor network or sold directly to OEMs. Products are found in many demanding industrial & commercial applications such as medical devices, labeling equipment, printing presses, photocopier, scientific & laboratory devices & factory automation.
Sales: $50 - 99.9 Mil Employees: 200-499 Activity: Manufacturer Year Company Founded: 1905 Certification: Lean Manufacturing, RoHS Compliant Export Markets: Western Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia, Europe, Canada, Mexico
Service Area: Illinois
News & Press Releases
July 3, 2008 —
Bodine Electric Company Announces Two New Pacesetter(TM) AC Motor Speed Controls
CHICAGO, IL (June, 2008) - To complement its large selection of inverter-duty, variable speed AC gearmotors, Bodine Electric Company is pleased to announce the introduction the new Pacesetter(TM) models 2994 and 2998, 3-phase AC Motor speed controls. They are designed to drive 230 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, inverter-duty, 3-phase gearmotors and motors ranging from 1/8 HP to 1 HP (746 watts). Both controls operate from a single-phase 115 or 208/230 VAC line voltage. The model 2994 is housed in a NEMA-4X...
May 21, 2008 —
Bodine Electric Standard Products Reduce Development Time and Cost
CHICAGO, IL (May, 2008) - Bodine Electric Company now offers over 1,000 standard models of AC induction, permanent magnet DC, and brushless DC fractional horsepower [FHP] gearmotors, motors, controls, and motor accessories. The range of standard products allows design engineers to evaluate quickly which technology best meets their application needs. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) can access models for immediate delivery from a global network of over 600 authorized distributors or...
February 21, 2008 —
Bodine Electric Company Expands Mechatronics Motion Control Solutions
Mechatronics, or combining electronic and mechanical devices into one integrated system, has become increasingly common. Complexity and economics are behind this trend: one recent survey of engineers showed that 71% of their designs include microprocessors, sensors, actuators, circuit boards or other electronic products used to control mechanical components. However, 63% of the engineers who took the survey said their biggest challenge is to understand all the technologies that must work...
November 30, 2007 —
Bodine Electric Company Expands Inverter Duty Gearmotor Selection
CHICAGO, IL (November, 2007) - Bodine Electric Company announced that it has expanded the Pacesetter(TM) family of AC inverter duty, three-phase gearmotors and motors. Inverter duty gearmotors are now available with Bodine's newest gearheads: the types 3RD, HG and CG. Typical applications for these gearmotors include conveyor systems, food processing equipment, medical equipment and factory automation.
June 22, 2007 —
Built-In Encoders Reduce Assembly Costs, and Components
CHICAGO, IL (June, 2007) - Bodine Electric Company announced it has developed the Incodermotors(TM), a new selection of permanent magnet DC and Brushless DC motors and gearmotors that are equipped with encoders inside the motor.
May 29, 2007 —
Bodine Electric Company Offers New Digital PWM Controlled INTEGRAmotor(TM)
CHICAGO, IL (MAY, 2007) - Bodine Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of AC induction, permanent magnet DC, and brushless DC motors, gearmotors and controls, recently introduced a new digital Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controlled version of its INTEGRAmotor line of standard products. INTEGRAmotors combine all four elements of a typical motion control system -- a control, a brushless DC motor, a gearhead, and an optical encoder -- into one compact package. The all-in-one design reduces...
February 2, 2007 —
Bodine Electric Company Announces New Vice President of Sales & Marketing, plus Two Management Promotions
CHICAGO, IL (January, 2007) - Bodine Electric Company today announced important changes to its leadership team. The company has promoted Michael Gschwind to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Additionally, Edmund Glueck has been promoted to Marketing and Product Development Manager, and Terry Auchstetter has been promoted to Business Development Manager for Custom Products.
January 4, 2006 —
Katrina Survivor Wins Bodine's Oldest Motor Contest
Bodine Electric Company is pleased to announce that Martin Butirich is the winner of its 100th Anniversary Oldest Motor Contest. His winning entry, a 1927 oscillating spindle sander, took the prize in two of the contest categories: it was both the oldest Bodine product still doing its job, and the oldest Bodine product submitted. As the winner, Butirich received a check for $2,000. Additionally, he requested that the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund receive the contest's matching...