The new EC-i 52XL 200-W brushless servo motor from maxon features a flux collector rotor which provides outstanding torque performance compared to the existing EC-i 52 180-W high torque motor. Especially on the industrial automation front, when space is limited but high torque and dynamics are required, the maxon EC-i 52XL motor with its extended […]
New multi-touch control panel HMI for challenging installations
ABB’s new control panel portfolio expands upon the current CP600 platform to provide premium HMI for high-end applications and challenging installations. The new CP600-Pro ensures reliable operation within a wide environmental temperature range of -4 through 140 °F, and features a true glass touch-screen for clear information display and easy operation. Strong aluminum front frames […]
New high performance clutch brake for outdoor power equipment
Ogura has developed a new model, GT2.75, clutch brake for the outdoor power equipment market. This new clutch brake is patented both in and outside of the United States and offers engineers advantages in both design and cost over older designs currently on the market. The clutch incorporates a six hard rivet design in the […]
SureStep IP65 rated stepper motors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added motors designed for washdown environments to its stepper systems product line. SureStep IP65 rated high-torque stepping motors are completely protected from solids and dust ingress and from low pressure water jets from any direction, making them suitable for many washdown applications. These fully sealed, single-shaft motors are available with industry-standard NEMA 17, […]
Torque motor from ETEL now with integrated cooling system
In order to simplify the implementation of liquid cooling with torque motors and ease the mounting into direct-drive machine applications, ETEL announces that their TMB+ torque motor can now be ordered with a closed cooling jacket pre-built around it. For over a decade, ETEL has been producing high quality frameless torque motors that are used […]
POSITAL motor feedback kit encoders support 2- and 4-wire single-cable connections
POSITAL has announced the full implementation of 2- and 4-wire versions of the single-cable BiSS Line interface for its family of motor feedback kit encoders. The combination of single-cable connectivity and POSITAL’s cost-efficient kit encoders provides motor manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators an economical way of building accurate, reliable absolute position feedback into devices […]
Gearmotors and reflected mass inertia from the load: Part 2
In an earlier article on the impact of gearmotors on the reflected mass inertia from the load, we made some assumptions about the inertia of system components which weren’t explicit and which could lead to error in the calculation and cause problems in an actual application. This came to our attention via a sharp-eyed reader’s […]
Variable frequency drive with integrated functions for roll-to-roll applications
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released the FR- A800-R2R Series of variable frequency drives (VFD), ideal for end users and machine designers looking for an optimized control solution for continuous roll-to-roll processing. The drive builds on the performance and functionality of the standard FR-A800 Series VFD, with enhanced firmware engineered for unwinding and rewinding processes […]
New four-quadrant PWM regenerative drive from American Control Electronics
American Control Electronics (ACE) has introduced its next generation of PWM controls. Using a 115 or 230 Vac power source, the PMB Series is designed to run brushed dc motors, up to 180 Vdc. Compared to older SCR circuitry, PWM technology creates a cleaner output voltage, which allows the motor to run at a cooler […]
Integrated servo motor offers design benefits for mobile robotic applications
Applied Motion Products’ new series of integrated servo motors combine a high torque density, low inertia servo motor with an on-board drive and controller to save on space, wiring, and cost over conventional servo systems with separate motor and drive components. The MDX Integrated Servo Motors provide greater design modularity and simplicity for a wide […]