Nidec is a global leader in electric motor manufacturing, producing everything from precision small motors for electronics to large industrial alternators and drives.
Nidec Corporation is the world's leading comprehensive motor manufacturer, specializing in everything that spins and moves. Founded with a focus on brushless DC motors, Nidec has grown into a global conglomerate offering a vast array of drive technologies for home appliances, automobiles, industrial machinery, and commercial HVAC systems.
The Nidec brand encompasses several well-known subsidiaries and product lines, including U.S. MOTORS, Kato Engineering, Leroy-Somer, and Nidec Components. Their product portfolio ranges from tiny precision motors used in hard disk drives to massive generators and traction alternators for power plants and railways. Nidec is renowned for its commitment to energy efficiency, reliability, and technological innovation in the motion control industry.
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Datasheets and technical specifications are typically available on the specific subsidiary website (e.g., U.S. MOTORS or Nidec Components) corresponding to the product model, or can be requested via the Nidec global inquiry page.
The Nidec group includes several prominent industrial brands such as U.S. MOTORS, Kato Engineering, Leroy-Somer, Nidec Components (formerly Copal Electronics), and Control Techniques.
Support contacts vary by product division. For industrial motors and alternators, refer to the specific contact information in your product manual or visit the Nidec Global Inquiry page to be routed to the correct department.
Many Nidec / Kato Engineering alternators are delivered without a built-in protection system against short circuits; protection must be provided by the generator's circuit breaker sized to interrupt fault currents.