What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 20 Nm; Nice Era MH 1517: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 12 rpm; Nice Era MH 1517: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 38 kg; Nice Era MH 1517: 28 kg.

Which durability indicators does each publish?

OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 6 min; Nice Era MH 1517: 4 min. IP rating — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: IP44; Nice Era MH 1517: IP44.

Nice Era MH 2012 DC vs Nice Era MH 1517: Specs Compared

Rated power input — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 78 W^{[1; 2026-10-03]}; Nice Era MH 1517: 170 W^{[1; 2026-10-03]}.

Rated current — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 6.5 A^{[1; 2026-10-03]}; Nice Era MH 1517: 0.75 A^{[1; 2026-10-03]}.

Rated torque — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 20 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era MH 1517: 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Last verified: 2026-10-03

When to choose Nice Era MH 2012 DC

For a supply rated 12 V^{[1; 2026-10-03]}.
For the stated supply type: DC^{[1; 2026-10-03]}.
For a rated torque of 20 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For a stated load of 38 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

When to choose Nice Era MH 1517

For a rated torque of 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For a stated load of 28 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For a rated speed of 17 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.
For the stated protection rating: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 6 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era MH 1517: 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

IP rating — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}; Nice Era MH 1517: IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}.

Comparison table
Property	Nice Era MH 2012 DCNiceE MH 2012 DC	Nice Era MH 1517NiceE MH 1517
Series & variant axes
Series	Era MH	Era MH
TorqueDiffers: 20 Nm vs 15 Nm	20 Nm	15 Nm
Rated speedDiffers: 12 rpm vs 17 rpm	12 rpm	17 rpm
Power supply	DC	—
Electrical
Rated voltage	12 V^{[1; 2026-10-03]}	—
Power supply type	DC^{[1; 2026-10-03]}	—
Rated power inputDiffers: 78 W^{[1; 2026-10-03]} vs 170 W^{[1; 2026-10-03]}	78 W^{[1; 2026-10-03]}	170 W^{[1; 2026-10-03]}
Rated currentDiffers: 6.5 A^{[1; 2026-10-03]} vs 0.75 A^{[1; 2026-10-03]}	6.5 A^{[1; 2026-10-03]}	0.75 A^{[1; 2026-10-03]}
Drive performance
Rated torqueDiffers: 20 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	20 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	15 Nm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speedDiffers: 12 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 17 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	12 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	17 rpm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Short-time duty (S2)Differs: 6 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	6 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}Highest stated	4 min^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Max loadDiffers: 38 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 28 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	38 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	28 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Dimensions & mounting
Overall length	600 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	602 mm^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
WeightDiffers: 2.9 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs 2.8 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	2.9 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	2.8 kg^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Limits & protection
Limit range	36 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	36 turns^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	IP44^{[1; 2026-10-01]}
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— means no value: the manufacturer does not publish it, it does not apply to this product type, or there is none on record. Value states

Same-series variants

Variant axis	Nice Era MH 2012 DC	Nice Era MH 1517
Torque	20 Nm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}	15 Nm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speed	12 rpm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}	17 rpm^{[Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogue nice_sun_shading_solutions_catalogue_en.pdf; 2026-10-01]}

Data gaps

Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Series / product line — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Series / product line — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Rated voltage — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Mains frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Mains frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Power supply type — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Standby power — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Standby power — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Cable connection — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Cable connection — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Cable length — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Cable length — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Speed range (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Speed range (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Motor diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Motor diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Fits tube diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Fits tube diameter — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Limit setting — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Limit setting — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Control protocol — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Control protocol — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Radio frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Radio frequency — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Two-way feedback — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Two-way feedback — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Operating temp. (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Operating temp. (min) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Operating temp. (max) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Operating temp. (max) — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Noise level — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Noise level — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Applications — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Applications — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 2012 DC: Marks stated by vendor — Not yet collected
Nice Era MH 1517: Marks stated by vendor — Not yet collected

Questions and answers

What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 20 Nm; Nice Era MH 1517: 15 Nm. Rated speed — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 12 rpm; Nice Era MH 1517: 17 rpm. Max load — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 38 kg; Nice Era MH 1517: 28 kg.
Which durability indicators does each publish?: OpenAxia does not rate reliability; the published indicators are: Short-time duty (S2) — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: 6 min; Nice Era MH 1517: 4 min. IP rating — Nice Era MH 2012 DC: IP44; Nice Era MH 1517: IP44.

Sources

↑Nice S.p.A. PDF catalogueniceforyou.comRated voltage: Current draw (A): 12 [E MH 2012 DC] (p. 131)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-03 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 45947, 45948, 45950, 45940, 45949, 45939, 39552, 39507, 39553, 39508, 39556, 39511, 39554, 39509, 39557, 39512, 39558, 39513, 39555, 39510, 39559, 39514

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