About Specify Motion

Specify Motion is an engineering-led sourcing service for OEMs and machine builders. Tell us what the machine has to do; our engineers match the right slip rings, actuators, motors, gearing, feedback and drives across our supply network and connect you with the right supplier.

How it works

Tell us what you need. Describe the application, build a specification in the spec builder, chat with Mark, or send a part number.
An engineer reviews it. They check the sizing and match it across manufacturers in our supply network, not just one catalogue.
Move towards buying the right products. Whether it is an original part, a suitable alternative or a complete package, you receive a clear quotation with pricing, lead time, delivery and after-sales support. Every enquiry gets a reference number so it is easy to follow up.

Why engineers use us

One enquiry, several manufacturers. We compare across brands to find the best fit for your load, speed, envelope and budget.
The complete axis. Motor, drive, gearbox, feedback and slip ring matched to work together, with one point of contact.
A free engineering check. Send your numbers and an engineer will sanity-check the sizing, with no obligation.
Replacements and long lead times. Send an obsolete or hard-to-get part number and we will find a current equivalent. Find a replacement.

Who we work with

Design engineers, engineering managers and buyers at OEMs and machine builders, from prototype through to production volumes and long-term spares.

Clearly labelled information

Our guides and brand overviews are written from published manufacturer data and dated. Where we are not affiliated with a manufacturer we say so on the page. Specify Motion is operated by CreativeLocker.

Pricing and availability

Get the products, pricing and sourcing support you need

Send us a part number, or tell us what the machine needs to do. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery, whether that is the original part, a checked alternative or a complete axis.

Original parts or a checked alternative
Pricing, lead time and delivery in one reply
Components, complete axes and ongoing support

No obligation. Add what you know and an engineer will help with the rest. Prefer to configure it? Build a specification.

Part number or brief requirement * How can we help?

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Attach photos or files (optional)Drag and drop files here or choose them. Nameplate photos, drawings, datasheets, CAD or spreadsheets that may help our engineers. Up to 7 MB in total; for larger files, mention them and an engineer will arrange another way to send them.

Spec builder

Build your specification

Select every part you need and answer the questions an applications engineer would ask. Our engineers use your specification to come back with the right products, pricing and lead times. You see your summary before we ask for any details.

Already know the part number? Send it to us directly.

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2Performance
3Environment
4Volumes
5Your spec

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What are you specifying?

Select everything you need. A motor, drive and gearbox can be specified together as one axis.

Select one or more products

How it works

From enquiry to delivery

Send a part number or describe the application. Our engineers take it from there: the right product, a clear quotation, and delivery and support arranged.

Tell us what you needSend a part number, or configure the application, quantities and timing.
An engineer reviews itWe check the specification and find the original part, a checked equivalent or a complete axis.
Receive your quotationProducts, pricing, lead time and compatibility notes in one reply.
Order and deliveryWhen you are happy, the order is placed and delivery and after-sales support are arranged.

Get pricing →Build a specification