AC induction motors are a well-proven choice where simplicity, robustness, and direct-on-line starting matter more than variable speed. With no brushes and no controller required, they connect directly to your AC supply and run.

Key advantages

IE2 and IE3 rated

IE2 and IE3 efficiency rating means motors run cooler, waste less energy, and cost less to operate over their lifetime.

Single and three-phase

Single and three-phase options up to 250 W.

Single or Two speeds

Asynchronous, synchronous, or two-speed variants without a controller.

Built tough but light

Die-cast zinc alloy and aluminium housings options.

Product range

An overview of key product specifications. Compare products across our product range and partner brands to find the right fit for your application.

Parvalux: AC Motors

parvalux AC motors

Parvalux AC induction motors are available as single or three-phase units, in IE2 and IE3 efficiency ratings and with aluminium or die-cast zinc alloy housings.

 
SD21
SD41
SD8
SD38
SD28
SD29
SD13
SD18
SD48
Voltage
115–230 V
115–400 V
115–400 V
115–400 V
115–400 V
115–400 V
115–400 V
115–400 V
230–400 V
Phase
1-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
1 & 3-phase
Frequency
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
Speed range
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
1 400–3 400
Power range
8–20 W
10–25 W
35–60 W
35–60 W
55–100 W
55–100 W
100–150 W
100–150 W
55–250 W
Torque cont.
0.05–0.07 Nm
0.06–0.10 Nm
0.17–0.24 Nm
0.17–0.24 Nm
0.28–0.41 Nm
0.28–0.41 Nm
0.42–0.85 Nm
0.42–0.85 Nm
0.53–1.30 Nm
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Why this brand

DNH supplies single and three-phase configurations. With IE2 and IE3 efficiency ratings, and a choice of aluminium or die-cast zinc alloy housings, the Parvalux SD series covers 8 W to 250 W across nine frame sizes. All are 50/60 Hz compatible, matching South Africa's 50 Hz grid standard, and pair directly with Parvalux right-angle and inline gearboxes for complete drive solutions.

Typical Applications

This product range is deployed across multiple sectors.

Patient hoists & hospital beds Commercial & agricultural wipers (vehicles) Fans & pumps (building services) General industrial drives (manufacturing)