What is the duty cycle of a sit-stand desk motor and why does it matter?

Duty cycle is a thermal engineering specification that defines the motor's sustainable operational envelope, and OfficeFurniture2go.com includes duty cycle documentation in our technical data sheets. Our standard commercial motors are rated for 10% duty cycle with 2-minute maximum continuous run, sufficient for 120+ full-height transitions per 8-hour day—far exceeding typical usage patterns of 4–8 transitions daily. For multi-user bench systems or sit-stand tables in conference environments where transitions may be more frequent, we specify higher-duty-cycle motors rated for 20%+ continuous operation. Thermal overload protection is included in all controllers; the desk will temporarily disable motor function if thermal limits are approached. Call 1-800-460-0858.