
Low Profile Stepper Motor, also known as Pancake Stepper Motor, is a flat thin hybrid stepper motor designed for automation machines with limited installation space. We provide NEMA17, NEMA23 short-body low profile stepper motors. Custom shaft size, wire and connector options are available.

Flat & Ultra-Thin Body to Save Installation Height
This Low Profile Stepper Motor adopts short pancake structure with greatly reduced body thickness. It can fit into narrow enclosures and compact frames to solve height limitation problems. It is the preferred pancake stepper motor for space-restricted machines.
Optimized Magnetic Circuit, Stable Holding Torque In Slim Size
Low Profile Stepper Motor is optimized via magnetic simulation. It maintains stable holding torque within ultra-thin dimension and locks position when power off without displacement. It meets light and medium load positioning demands for small automation and optical instruments, and it is a frequently searched compact stepper motor by global buyers.
Standard NEMA Flange, Compatible With General Stepper Drivers
The low profile stepper motor keeps standard NEMA mounting flange and bipolar 4-wire winding. It can work directly with most mainstream two-phase stepper drivers, supporting full step, half step and microstep modes. You can replace original regular stepper motor without modifying mounting holes.

Reduce Overall Machine Thickness, Support Miniaturized Equipment Design
The flat shape of Low Profile Stepper Motor greatly cuts down overall machine height and helps engineers develop slim compact devices. It is ideal for compact 3D printers, mini CNC, optical stages and medical inspection machines, and is a popular thin stepper motor for mini automation projects.
Low Vibration & Smooth Precise Positioning
Low Profile Stepper Motor has optimized stator teeth structure. It generates less jitter under microstep drive and delivers smooth low-speed motion with stable repeat positioning accuracy. It fits precision applications such as lens focusing, micro dispensing and precision sampling, serving as low vibration stepper motor widely used in precision automation.
Full Specifications & Customization, Flexible Delivery
Our Low Profile Stepper Motor covers multiple NEMA low profile models. Custom shaft, cable length and gearbox versions are supported. You can order the motor alone or get packages with stepper motor driver for one-stop purchase, shortening sample validation and mass production lead time.



















| Low Profile Stepper Motor | |
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Dimensions |
Nema 8(20mm), 11(28mm), 14(35mm), 16(39mm), 17(42mm), 23(57mm), 24(60mm), 34(86mm) |
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Step Angle |
Degree 0.9, 1.2, 1.8(Optional or Customized) |
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Torque |
Up to 350mNm without gearbox |
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Rated Current |
0.1A~10A (A/Phase) |
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Gear type |
Planetary gear motor, worm gear motor, helical gear motor |
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Can be used with |
Planetary gearbox, worm gearbox, helical gearbox |
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Package |
carton/wooden box |
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HS codes |
8501109190 |

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Q: Can low profile stepper motor work with microstep drivers?
A: Yes. Our Low Profile Stepper Motor uses bipolar winding and fully compatible with all two-phase microstep drivers. Microstep mode reduces vibration and improves motion smoothness of this low profile hybrid stepper motor.
Q: Can the wire outlet of the low profile stepper motor be customized?
A: Yes. Our Low Profile Stepper Motor supports custom lead length, terminal type and connector style for easy wiring and assembly. It adapts to different wiring schemes and meets diverse installation requirements of the low profile hybrid stepper motor.
Q: Can the low profile stepper motor be fitted with a gear reducer?
A: Yes. Our Low Profile Stepper Motor can be equipped with a miniature gear reducer to boost output torque and reduce output speed. It expands the application of this low profile hybrid stepper motor on compact machines requiring low speed and high torque.
Q: Does low profile stepper motor lose much torque compared to standard body stepper motor?
A: With same flange size, Low Profile Stepper Motor is thinner and has slightly lower torque than standard-length motors. However, optimized magnetic design brings higher torque density. It works perfectly for light and medium load positioning for compact automation solutions where space is priority.
Q: What certifications do your low profile stepper motors have?
A: Our Low Profile Stepper Motor has CE and RoHS certificates to meet European and American industrial requirements. Every low profile hybrid stepper motor is fully tested before shipment, and test reports can be provided upon request.
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