{"id":17479,"date":"2026-11-07T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T13:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/elero-rohrmotor-ersetzen\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T15:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:50:19","slug":"elero-rohrmotor-ersetzen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/elero-rohrmotor-ersetzen\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing an Elero tubular motor: suitable replacement motor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In brief:<\/strong> You can replace a faulty Elero tubular motor with a motor of another brand if diameter, torque and speed match. The values are on the rating plate on the motor cable or motor head. New adapters for the shaft are part of the job \u2013 the old adapters usually do not fit.<\/p>\n<h2>The data you need from the old motor<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Motor diameter:<\/strong> 35 mm (small shafts) or 45 mm (60 mm octagonal and larger)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Torque<\/strong> in Nm and <strong>Speed<\/strong> in rpm from the rating plate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shaft shape and diameter<\/strong>, e.g. 60 mm octagonal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation:<\/strong> Switch (mechanical end positions) or radio (electronic end positions)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation side<\/strong> and space in the box next to the shaft end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Suitable replacement motors<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Old Elero motor<\/th>\n<th>Replacement from A-OK<\/th>\n<th>Net price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>35 mm, 6\u201310 Nm<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am35-tubular-motor\/\">A-OK AM35<\/a> (6\/10 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from \u20ac69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>45 mm, switch operation<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-tubular-motor-mechanical\/\">A-OK AM45 mechanical<\/a> (15\u201350 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from 65 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>45 mm, radio<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-radio-tubular-motor\/\">A-OK AM45 radio<\/a> (6\u201330 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from \u20ac100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Awning with crank<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45e-awning-motor\/\">A-OK AM45E<\/a> (30\u201350 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from \u20ac125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External venetian blind<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am55-venetian-blind-motor\/\">A-OK AM55<\/a> (6\/10\/20 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from \u20ac97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>What to watch out for when changing brand<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the same or slightly higher torque, not significantly lower.<\/li>\n<li>Radio transmitters of the old brand usually do not work with the new motor \u2013 a new transmitter is part of the job.<\/li>\n<li>The end positions are set again.<\/li>\n<li>The mains connection is done by a qualified electrician (see <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/rollladenmotor-anschliessen\/\">Connecting a roller shutter motor<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Removal is described in <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/replace-roller-shutter-motor\/\">Replacing a roller shutter motor<\/a>. There is a separate guide for Somfy motors: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/replace-somfy-tubular-motor\/\">Replacing a Somfy tubular motor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I replace an Elero motor with another brand?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if diameter, torque and speed match and suitable adapters for the shaft are used.<\/p>\n<h3>Will my old transmitter work?<\/h3>\n<p>Usually not. Radio protocols are manufacturer-specific, so a new transmitter is paired.<\/p>\n<p>Calculate the torque yourself: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/roller-shutter-motor-calculator\/\">Roller shutter motor calculator<\/a>. All guides on roller shutter, awning and external venetian blind motors: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/sonnenschutz-ratgeber\/\">Sun protection guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Advice on the right motor<\/h2>\n<p>Send us the shaft diameter, curtain size and material \u2013 we will name the right A-OK motor. Phone <a href=\"tel:+494050694631\">040 50694631<\/a> (Mon\u2013Fri 8 am\u20135 pm) or via the <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/contact\/\">Contact form<\/a>. All motors at a glance: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/sun-protection-motors\/\">Sun protection motors<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elero roller shutter motor faulty? 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