Gearmotors use gears to reduce speed, which makes more torque available. The kind of gears used in gearmotors have an impact on the available torque, but also on things like noise levels and accuracy. In fact, one of the more common sources of inaccuracy in gearmotors is due to gear backlash. So reducing the amount of backlash will lead to a more … [Read More...] about How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
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A one-stop-shop for motion control demands in additive manufacturing
A one-stop-shop for motion control demands in additive manufacturing
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Parvalux hires Keller Industrial Products for technical product and applications expertise
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HDMI feature from Red Lion boosts productivity with real-time visual awareness
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New compact, efficient drives feature EtherCAT, CANopen support
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maxon partners with MassRobotics to advance drive technology in robotics
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Delta Line releases its new Servo Motor Family
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Consumer-product production and distribution top automation drivers
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Comparing stepper and brushless dc motors
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New adopter-combined gearhead from Nidec-Shimpo
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