
Overview
The CHIHAI MOTOR CHF-GM12-N20VA DC gear motor uses a compact steel-plate gear frame, metal gears and a D-shaped output shaft. Choose the package, reduction ratio and exact voltage/winding version independently. The available options contain only real supplied configurations.
Features
- Steel frame supports the reduction gear axles for compact mechanisms.
- Copper-wound rotor and metal gear train.
- 3 mm D shaft for couplings and pulleys.
- Motor-only, plastic mounting bracket and mini PWM speed-controller packages.
- K100 carbon-brush versions offer distinct speed/load points and can be noisier than the other windings.
Specifications
| Model | CHIHAI MOTOR CHF-GM12-N20VA steel-plate-frame permanent-magnet brushed DC gear motor |
| Selection | 3V, 6V or 12V with exact winding designator; 45, 26, 35, 05 and K100 are motor versions, not voltages |
| Output shaft | 3 mm diameter D shaft, 2.5 mm flat; standard drawing projection 10 mm |
| 100:1 selection | Special source designation Shaft 10.4 D6.5 retained; check selected shaft fit rather than assuming the standard drawing |
| Mechanical drawing | Gear section 9 mm, motor section 16 mm, shaft shoulder 0.7 mm, rear reference 1.0 mm; motor body Ã12.1 mm MAX |
| Mounting | Two M1.6 holes; front plate 12 mm, 9 mm hole-reference spacing; front boss Ã4 mm, lower-view Ã5.0 / 7.7 mm references |
| Mass | Approximately 10 g motor net reference; shipping weights are separate estimates |
| Construction | Steel-plate gear frame, metal gears and copper rotor windings |
| Controller option | DC 2.2â12.0V supply, 1.8â12V adjustable reference; current must remain below 2A |
| Controller features | RV097NS switched potentiometer, 7 mm panel opening, 2A resettable fuse, LED indicator and screw terminals |
| Bracket option | Plastic N20 bracket with pictured two screws and two nuts; verify mounting dimensions |
Voltage and Winding Performance
Each table is a separate motor version. Match voltage, winding and ratio together. Ratios 210:1 and 1000:1 appear as family references only and are not offered as extra SKU combinations. No-load speed, rated speed, rated torque and stall values have different meanings. Values below retain the reference table, including non-monotonic points; they are not interpolated or silently corrected.
3V / 45
Motor input power 0.5 W; no-load current â¤45 mA; rated current â¤0.27 A; stall current â¤0.65 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1200 | 40 | 3.9 | 780 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 600 | 80 | 7.8 | 390 | 0.2 |
| 30 | 400 | 120 | 11.8 | 260 | 0.3 |
| 50 | 240 | 200 | 19.6 | 150 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 120 | 400 | 39.2 | 80 | 1 |
| 150 | 80 | 600 | 58.8 | 52 | 1.5 |
| 210 | 57 | 800 | 78.4 | 37 | 2 |
| 298 | 40 | 1200 | 117.6 | 26 | 3 |
| 380 | 32 | 1600 | 156.9 | 20 | 3.5 |
| 1000 | 12 | 1600 | 156.9 | 10 | 3.5 |
3V / 26
Motor input power 0.2 W; no-load current â¤45 mA; rated current â¤0.14 A; stall current â¤0.35 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 810 | 25 | 2.5 | 460 | 0.06 |
| 20 | 405 | 100 | 9.8 | 240 | 0.12 |
| 30 | 270 | 75 | 7.4 | 160 | 0.15 |
| 50 | 162 | 120 | 11.8 | 90 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 81 | 250 | 24.5 | 47 | 0.8 |
| 150 | 54 | 350 | 34.3 | 32 | 1 |
| 210 | 38 | 500 | 49 | 23 | 1.3 |
| 298 | 27 | 1000 | 98 | 16 | 1.8 |
| 380 | 21 | 1200 | 117.6 | 12 | 2 |
| 1000 | 8 | 1600 | 156.9 | 5 | 3.5 |
6V / 26
Motor input power 0.6 W; no-load current â¤45 mA; rated current â¤0.23 A; stall current â¤0.55 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1650 | 50 | 4.9 | 980 | 0.11 |
| 20 | 825 | 100 | 9.8 | 490 | 0.22 |
| 30 | 550 | 150 | 14.7 | 326 | 0.35 |
| 50 | 330 | 250 | 24.5 | 193 | 0.6 |
| 100 | 165 | 500 | 49 | 98 | 1.1 |
| 150 | 110 | 750 | 73.5 | 65 | 1.8 |
| 210 | 78 | 1000 | 98 | 46 | 2.5 |
| 298 | 54 | 1500 | 147.1 | 32 | 2.5 |
| 380 | 43 | 1900 | 186.3 | 25 | 2.5 |
| 1000 | 16 | 2500 | 245.1 | 10 | 2.5 |
6V / 35
Motor input power 0.4 W; no-load current â¤40 mA; rated current â¤0.1 A; stall current â¤0.3 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1050 | 20 | 2 | 750 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 525 | 40 | 3.9 | 375 | 0.16 |
| 30 | 350 | 60 | 5.9 | 250 | 0.24 |
| 50 | 210 | 100 | 9.8 | 150 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 105 | 200 | 19.6 | 75 | 0.8 |
| 150 | 70 | 300 | 29.4 | 50 | 1.2 |
| 210 | 50 | 400 | 39.2 | 35 | 1.6 |
| 298 | 35 | 600 | 58.8 | 25 | 2.3 |
| 380 | 28 | 750 | 73.5 | 20 | 3 |
| 1000 | 10 | 2000 | 196.1 | 7 | 3.5 |
12V / 05
Motor input power 0.6 W; no-load current â¤30 mA; rated current â¤0.07 A; stall current â¤0.3 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1500 | 20 | 2 | 1200 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 750 | 40 | 3.9 | 600 | 0.16 |
| 30 | 500 | 60 | 5.9 | 400 | 0.24 |
| 50 | 300 | 100 | 9.8 | 240 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 150 | 200 | 19.6 | 120 | 0.8 |
| 150 | 100 | 300 | 29.4 | 80 | 1.2 |
| 210 | 71 | 400 | 39.2 | 57 | 1.6 |
| 298 | 50 | 600 | 58.8 | 40 | 2.3 |
| 380 | 39 | 750 | 73.5 | 31 | 3 |
| 1000 | 15 | 2000 | 196.1 | 12 | 3.5 |
12V / 35
Motor input power 1.4 W; no-load current â¤55 mA; rated current â¤0.2 A; stall current â¤0.5 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2150 | 50 | 4.9 | 1450 | 0.13 |
| 20 | 1075 | 100 | 9.8 | 720 | 0.26 |
| 30 | 717 | 150 | 14.7 | 480 | 0.39 |
| 50 | 430 | 250 | 24.5 | 290 | 0.7 |
| 100 | 215 | 500 | 49 | 145 | 1.3 |
| 150 | 143 | 750 | 73.5 | 95 | 2 |
| 210 | 102 | 1000 | 98 | 70 | 2.7 |
| 298 | 72 | 1500 | 147.1 | 48 | 3 |
| 380 | 57 | 1900 | 186.3 | 38 | 3 |
| 1000 | 21 | 3000 | 294.1 | 14 | 3.5 |
3V / K100 Carbon Brush
Motor input power 0.5 W; no-load current â¤150 mA; rated current â¤0.45 A; stall current â¤1 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1500 | 40 | 3.9 | 780 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 750 | 80 | 7.8 | 390 | 0.2 |
| 30 | 400 | 120 | 11.8 | 260 | 0.3 |
| 50 | 310 | 200 | 19.6 | 150 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 155 | 400 | 39.2 | 80 | 1 |
| 150 | 105 | 600 | 58.8 | 52 | 1.5 |
| 210 | 74 | 800 | 78.4 | 37 | 2 |
| 298 | 50 | 1200 | 117.6 | 26 | 3 |
| 380 | 40 | 1600 | 156.9 | 20 | 3.5 |
| 1000 | 15.5 | 1600 | 156.9 | 10 | 3.5 |
6V / K100 Carbon Brush
Motor input power 1.7 W; no-load current â¤200 mA; rated current â¤0.9 A; stall current â¤2 A.
| Ratio :1 | No-load rpm | Rated g.cm | Rated mN.m | Rated rpm | Stall kg.cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3200 | 80 | 7.8 | 1580 | 0.2 |
| 20 | 1600 | 160 | 15.6 | 780 | 0.4 |
| 30 | 1050 | 240 | 23.6 | 530 | 0.6 |
| 50 | 640 | 400 | 39.2 | 310 | 1 |
| 100 | 320 | 800 | 78.4 | 170 | 2 |
| 150 | 210 | 1200 | 117.6 | 110 | âĨ3.0* |
| 210 | 150 | 1600 | 156.9 | 78 | âĨ3.0* |
| 298 | 105 | 2400 | 235.3 | 56 | âĨ3.0* |
| 380 | 84 | 3000 | 294.1 | 45 | âĨ3.0* |
| 1000 | 32 | 3000 | 294.1 | 25 | âĨ3.0* |
* For the 6V K100 high-ratio columns, the stall-torque reference is âĨ3.0 kg.cm, but the gearbox must not be used above 3.0 kg.cm or held stalled. Stall figures are not continuous operating ratings. The K100 carbon-brush end-cap design is intended for brush life and uses a silicon-steel core; no quantified life or temperature guarantee is provided.
Mechanical Fit and Package Accessories
The original engineering drawing below retains its geometry, hole locations and numeric references. Its standard 10 mm shaft view does not replace the special 100:1 selector designation. Check actual shaft projection and flat engagement before selecting a coupling. Steel-frame construction supports the gear axles against movement under load; comparison photos of a copper-frame alternative do not add that alternative to this listing.
The optional plastic bracket references 10 mm opening, 14.5 mm upper feature, 11.3 mm side feature, 12 mm lower feature, 25 mm overall width and 18.5 mm mounting-spacing reference. Use the pictured screws/nuts and verify clearance before installation.
Controller and Connection
The mini controller is a DC PWM speed-control accessory with DC 2.2â12.0V supply and a 1.8â12V adjustable reference. Keep current below 2A and within the selected motor rating; the 2A resettable fuse is protection, not a continuous motor rating. The RV097NS potentiometer includes an on/off switch and uses a 7 mm panel opening. An LED indicates power; screw terminals provide connections. Follow the board markings for supply and motor terminals. Supply DC only, and do not connect mains directly. This package does not promise an electronic reversing switch; reverse a bare motor by reversing its motor supply polarity after stopping.
What's Included
- Motor Only: one selected steel-frame gear motor.
- Motor + Mounting Bracket: one selected motor and one pictured plastic bracket.
- Motor + Mini PWM Controller: one selected motor and one mini PWM controller.
- Motor + Bracket + Mini PWM Controller: one selected motor, one bracket and one mini controller.
The bracket accessory illustration shows two screws and two nuts. Package images show alternatives, not four motors in one purchase. A power supply, encoder, chassis, coupling and complete machine are not included.
Applications
Small robotic mechanisms, motorized curtains, balancing-vehicle development, smart locks and compact motion projects where the selected speed, load and mechanical fit are suitable.
Installation and Operation
Match the exact voltage/winding to the power supply and controller. Avoid overload, frequent loaded starts, frequent rapid reversals and stalled operation. Do not force the output shaft to turn while unpowered; back-driving can damage the reduction gears. Gear noise and speed vary with winding, ratio and load.
FAQ
Does 45, 26 or 35 mean the supply voltage?
No. These are motor-version designators. Select the explicit 3V, 6V or 12V supply rating.
Are all performance-table ratios available?
No. Only the ratios in the product selector are purchasable.
Is the controller included with every motor?
No. Choose a package that explicitly includes the Mini PWM Controller.
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