Established 1954 · Illinois, USA
Pioneering Custom Gearmotor Solutions for Global OEM Programs
Since 1954, Molon Motor & Coil Corporation has established itself as an authoritative leader in the design, engineering, and high-volume manufacture of fractional horsepower (FHP) electric motors and gearmotors. Headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Molon combines American engineering expertise with state-of-the-art vertical integration to deliver high-performance fractional horsepower motion solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Unlike standard off-the-shelf component suppliers, Molon works directly with OEM engineering teams to solve complex duty-cycle, thermal, mechanical, and acoustic challenges. Our manufacturing operations span two comprehensive facilities in the Chicago industrial hub, allowing complete internal control over lamination stamping, coil winding, gear cutting, sub-assembly, final assembly, and 100% end-of-line electrical and torque validation testing.
Unrivaled Engineering Expertise & Custom Capabilities
Molon specializes in developing purpose-built motion systems tailored precisely to application envelope, torque, speed, and continuous-duty requirements. Our custom engineered solutions cover a comprehensive array of motor platforms:
- AC Motors & Gearmotors: Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC), PSC Synchronous, and Shaded Pole drives engineered for continuous line-voltage duty (115V / 230V, 50Hz / 60Hz) with whisper-quiet acoustic profiles.
- DC Motors & Gearmotors: High-efficiency Brushless DC (BLDC) and Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC) platforms matched with parallel shaft, planetary, or right-angle gearheads optimized for 12V / 24V / 48V battery and mobile applications.
- Stepper Gearmotors: High-precision hybrid stepper motors integrated with low-backlash planetary or spur gearboxes designed for accurate open-loop positioning, dispensing, and holding torque.
- Specialty Custom Drives: Environmentally sealed motors, ice-maker auger drives, high-temperature gear trains, and custom shaft/connector harness assemblies built to demanding technical drawings.
ISO Certified Quality Management & Global Compliance
At Molon, our foundational motto has always been "Quality Is Our Future". International procurement managers and quality engineers rely on Molon for rigorous quality management systems that eliminate batch-to-batch variation and mitigate global supply chain risks.
| Quality Standard / Certification | Scope & Compliance Details | OEM Advantage & Value |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Registered Quality System for design, winding, tooling, assembly, and testing. | Guarantees complete lot traceability, strict revision control, and repeatable manufacturing accuracy. |
| ISO 13485:2016 | Medical Device Quality Management System registration. | Validates bio-compatible risk management, clean manufacturing, and first-article PPAP documentation for medical devices. |
| UL Recognized Components | UL 1004 / CSA C22.2 certification on windings, thermal protectors, and gearboxes. | Accelerates end-product safety agency approvals for global market entry in North America and Europe. |
| RoHS & REACH Compliant | Strict chemical and heavy metal limits across all raw steel, copper, gearing, and lubricants. | Ensures complete environmental compliance for European Union and international environmental regulations. |
Vertical Integration: Lower Costs, Faster Time-to-Market
Molon's ongoing investments in advanced tooling, automated winding machinery, CNC machining, and automated gear inspection give OEM partners a decisive market advantage. By maintaining a vertically integrated operation in Illinois, USA, we reduce component lead times, lower unit production costs, and maintain strict intellectual property protection for proprietary OEM designs.
Whether your application requires medium-volume custom modifications or high-volume automated production runs exceeding hundreds of thousands of units annually, Molon delivers project-level technical support, first-article sample testing, and continuous lifecycle product support.