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StepperOnline 23HS22-2804S NEMA 23 Compact
$18
Overview
A compact NEMA 23 stepper motor ideal for small to medium CNC machines with tight space constraints. At just 56mm body length it fits where full-length NEMA 23s won't. Produces 1.2 Nm of holding torque at 2.8A per phase. Best paired with a DM542T stepper driver.
Best for
Small-medium machines with tight space constraints
Pros
- Compact 56mm body length
- Good value at under $20
- Dual flat shaft for secure coupling
- Well-documented with wide community use
Cons
- Lower torque than full-length NEMA 23 (1.2 vs 3.0 Nm)
- Not enough for heavy gantries
- Requires separate stepper driver
- Open-loop only — no stall detection