Brushless DC Speed Controller from Lin Engineering

Lin Engineering announces the release of the new Brushless DC Speed Controller, the BL100. Combining simplicity with high performance, the BL100 can be utilized with a large majority of BLDC motors.

The BL100 packs a punch with an input operating voltage of up to +48VDC and up to 10 amps of continuous current, 20 amps peak. It also features closed loop control with adjustable P and I values for finer tuning when the application demands it.

The BL100 can be used in either analog or digital modes. The analog mode allows users to adjust speed and direction via the on-board potentiometer or and external potentiometer for higher resolution. The digital mode allows for communication via RS485 (RS232 and USB converter cards are available) and comes with a complimentary Graphical User Interface (GUI). The GUI enables users to configure acceleration and deceleration profiles along with controlling multiple speed controllers through assigned character addresses.

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Super Torque 5818 Stepper Motor Series from Lin Engineering

Lin Engineering announces the release of the new Super Torque 5818 stepper motor series. Although these motors measure in at a mere 2.40”, they boast up to 305 oz-in of holding torque.

The 5818 stepper motor series is a slightly larger version of Lin Engineering’s popular 5718 step motor line. Although they share the same mounting as the 5718 motor series, the new Super Torque 5818 stepper motor provides up to 50% more torque due to its slightly larger body. Bipolar and unipolar windings are available with the added option of getting a custom winding for high speeds or low resonance at no extra cost.

Common industries that may benefit from the added torque of a 5818 stepper motor are: packaging, automation, printing, semiconductor, dispensing, and many more. Custom options such as shaft modifications, cabling & wire harnesses, pulleys, and high temp materials are also available.

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Lin Engineering’s 8718 NEMA 34 Step Motor Series Now UL Certified

Santa Clara, CA — Lin Engineering is pleased to announce that the 8718 NEMA 34 step motor series has been recognized with a certification of compliance to Underwriters Laboratories Inc.’s (UL) standards.

The 8718 product line is a series of high torque, 2 phase stepper motors. The motors are available in three body lengths: 2.6”, 3.8”, and 5.0” and are capable of up to 1,288 oz-in of holding torque depending on the stack size. These motors can easily be utilized for high torque applications in industries such as packaging and food processing.

These motors can additionally be ordered with custom shaft modifications and various winding variations to meet your speed, torque, and power requirements.

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New NEMA 17 Brushless DC Motors from Lin Engineering

Santa Clara, CA—Lin Engineering announces the release of their new and improved NEMA 17 Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, the BL17 line. These motors are best for applications that entail high speed and high dynamic torque.

The BL17 line of BLDC motors provides quiet and smooth operation regardless of speed range; speeds of up to 4000RPM are easily attainable. The motors are available in four body lengths: 1.7”, 2.4”, 3.2” and 3.9” and is capable of up to 106 oz-in of peak torque depending on the stack size. These motors are also great for those who prefer velocity control with an analog input, do not need holding torque and may be having reliability issues with an existing Brush DC motor.

These motors can additionally be ordered with custom shaft and winding variations to meet exact speed/torque/voltage point.

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Lin Engineering NEMA 23 Brushless DC Motors

Santa Clara, CA — Lin Engineering announces the release of their new line of NEMA 23 Brushless DC (BLDC) motors.  These motors are best for applications where high speed and high dynamic torque are a must for the user’s application.

Lin’s NEMA 23 BLDC’s provide extremely quiet and smooth operation regardless of speed range, although the optimal performance speed range is 300RPM to 4000RPM.  These are also great for those who prefer velocity control with an analog input, do not need holding torque and may be having reliability issues with an existing Brush DC motor.  BLDC’s are also a good choice for applications that do not have a lot of power and require a higher efficiency motor.

Lin Engineering’s NEMA 23 BLDC’s are available in four stack lengths: 2.00”, 2.80”, 3.60”, and 4.53”.  Depending upon the stack length, these motors are able to produce up to 190 oz-in of peak torque.

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Microstepping Step Motor Driver from Lin Engineering

Santa Clara, CA - Lin Engineering announces the release of their new R525 microstepping step motor driver. The R525 is designed to help reduce overall design time and system cost for a wide array of step motor applications needing high torque, power, and smooth motion.

The R525 measures just over 3.3″ in length and 1.3″ in height making it very easy to accommodate in most systems. The R525 has been extremely competitively priced coming in at almost 20-30% less than similar products. The R525 is capable of outputting up to 5 amps peak current and handling up to 75 volts DC. Not only can it be used with all NEMA 8, 11, and 17 motor motors, it is compatible with the majority of NEMA 23 motors and many NEMA 34 motors as well.

Configuring the R525 unit is simple as well. With built-in RS485 communication, the unit can be easily connected to a computer and configured via Lin Engineering’s graphical user interface (GUI), LinDriver. Configurable settings include, but are not limited to:

1. Step resolution
2. Run current
3. Hold current
4. Damping modes for smoother motion
5. Selection of sensing the step pulses on the rising edge or falling edge

Visit the company website for more technical specifications as well as the downloadable R525 manual.

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Lin Engineering’s R525 Microstepping Step Motor Driver

Santa Clara, CA— Lin Engineering announces the release of their new R525 microstepping step motor driver. The R525 is designed to help reduce overall design time and system cost for a wide array of step motor applications needing high torque, power, and smooth motion.

The R525 measures just over 3.3” in length and 1.3” in height making it very easy to accommodate in most systems. The R525 has been extremely competitively priced coming in at almost 20-30% less than similar products. With the R525, you get a lot more than you pay for.

The R525 is capable of outputting up to 5 amps peak current and handling up to 75 volts DC. Not only can it be used with all NEMA 8, 11, and 17 motor motors, it is compatible with the majority of NEMA 23 motors and many NEMA 34 motors as well.

Configuring the R525 unit is simple as well. With built-in RS485 communication, the unit can be easily connected to a computer and configured via Lin Engineering’s graphical user interface (GUI), LinDriver. Configurable settings include, but are not limited to:

1. Step resolution
2. Run current
3. Hold current
4. Damping modes for smoother motion
5. Selection of sensing the step pulses on the rising edge or falling edge

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4418 NEMA 17 Stepper Motors from Lin Engineering

Santa Clara, CA—Lin Engineering introduces the new 4418 NEMA 17 stepper motors. The 4418 series, designed exclusively utilizing Lin Engineering’s unique manufacturing capabilities and expertise, provides up to 35% more torque when compared to motors of similar mechanical dimensions.

The 4418 series is available in three different stack lengths starting with the nimble 4418S at 1.17” in thickness and the powerful 4418M measuring in at 1.58”. Depending on the stack length, these motors are capable of producing up to 68 oz-in of holding torque. As an added value, Lin Engineering is able to customize the motor performance and create new windings at no extra cost; various bipoloar and unipolar windings are available based on the needs of the application. Additionally, Lin Engineering is able to offer a number of mechanical customizations such as shafts and wiring harnesses.

The new 4418 series is suggested in applications where size is a factor and load capacities are critical to precision system operation. Industries currently benefiting from the features of this motor in their applications are: medical, printing, imaging, optical, and robotics.

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Lin Engineering’s New 4518 NEMA 17 Stepper Motors

Santa Clara, CA — Lin Engineering are pleased to introduce the new 4518 NEMA 17 stepper motors. The 4518 series, designed exclusively with Lin Engineering’s patent pending Signature Series technology, is the new and improved version of the 4118 motors delivering both super torque and smooth motion.

The 4518 series is available in three different stack lengths starting with the nimble 4518S at 1.34” in thickness and the powerful 4518L measuring in at 1.89”. Depending on the stack length, these motors are capable of producing up to 83 oz-in of holding torque. As an added value, Lin Engineering is able to customize the motor performance and create new windings at no extra cost; various bipoloar and unipolar windings are available based on the needs of the application. Additionally, Lin Engineering is able to offer a number of mechanical customizations such as shafts and wiring harnesses.

The new 4518 series is suggested in applications where size is a factor and load capacities are critical to precision system operation. Industries currently benefiting from the features of this motor in their applications are: medical, printing, imaging, optical, and robotics.

Signature Series Technology:
Lin Engineering’s new patent pending Signature Series technology is now available with the 4518 motor series. The Signature Series was developed exclusively to help reduce system resonance and provide overall smooth motion. Depending on the application, using motors with the Signature Series technology may result in up to 50% less resonance being produced.

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Lin Engineering’s 3809 Modular Motors

Santa Clara, CA — Lin Engineering, the Step Motor Specialists, are pleased to introduce the new 3809 NEMA 14 modular motors. The 3809 series, designed exclusively with Lin Engineering’s patent pending Signature Series technology, is the new and improved version of the 3609 series modular motors.

The 3809 series of motors are available in four different stack lengths with the thinnest measuring in at a mere 12.7mm (0.50”) in thickness. Depending on the stack length, these small, yet powerful motors are capable of producing up to 16 oz-in of holding torque. As an added value, Lin Engineering is able to customize the motor performance and create new windings at no extra cost. Additionally, Lin Engineering can place the 3809 series in almost any customer supplied/designed housing imaginable.

If you have an application that requires a small, lightweight motor that still delivers a considerable amount of torque the 3809 series may be the motor for you. Industries currently benefiting from the features of this motor in their applications are: medical, semiconductor, optical, robotics, and surveillance.

Signature Series Technology:
Lin Engineering’s new patent pending Signature Series technology is now available with the 3809 motor series. The Signature Series was developed exclusively to help reduce system resonance and provide overall smooth motion. Depending on the application, using motors with the Signature Series technology may result in up to 50% less resonance being produced.

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Maximize Your Torque with Lin Engineering

Going through a costly trial and errorprocess while selecting a motor should be always be avoided. The trick is to properly utilize the right step motor and then operate it at its maximum efficiency.

Lin Engineering Inc., the Step Motor Specialists, have coined the term “Maximize Torque at Desired Speed” in order to simplify this process. The term essentially describes selecting a motor that will operate at its most efficient point and output the maximum available dynamic torque, while running within the user’s crucial operating speed. Doing so often times avoids experiencing a motor stall, under perform, or otherwise fail.

During a recent application study, engineers at Lin Engineering found that the customer’s existing motor was stalling due to inadequate torque output at the application’s operating speed. Using the practice of “Maximize Torque at Speed”, a motor winding was selected that performed at its most efficient state while running at the customer’s operating speed.

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