The new EC 60 Flat Frameless Brushless Servo Motor Kit from Maxon consists of only a rotor and stator – with no bearings or motor shaft. With an outer diameter of only 60 mm, these pancake servo motor kits are extremely compact. Available in size ranges from 70 W to 100 W, these EC (electronically […]
Posital offers heavy-duty encoders for extreme environmental conditions
POSITAL’s heavy-duty IXARC incremental and absolute rotary encoders are built to stand up to extreme environmental conditions. Based on a housing design with a 25-year track record of surviving the toughest conditions, these devices are suitable for marine vessels, off-shore facilities, mines, cranes, wind turbines and other challenging locations. These sensors feature extra rugged impact-resistant […]
Do piezo motors need specialty PID loops or controls?
The simple answer is, not necessarily. Not every piezo motor requires a PID control loop. However, most piezo motors operate closed-loop with some type of feedback, and PID control is only one possibility, but it is common and effective in controlling piezo motors. Some piezo motor applications can and do run open loop, although piezo […]
SEPAC intros spring-engaged, power-off brake for aerospace applications
SEPAC has released a 1-inch electromagnetic spring engaged, power off (SEB) brake for aerospace and defense applications. This unique brake, 1inch in diameter, is suitable for small actuators and ideal for the limited space and difficult performance requirements of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). SEPAC’s SEB can withstand extreme temperatures as well as high […]
What is a linear rotary servomotor?
While it may sound like a contradiction (or someone not knowing what they’re talking about), the linear rotary motor is in fact a real product. Basically, a linear rotary servomotor is a unique type of motor that offers motion in more than one direction or axis. So they can offer rotational motion like a traditional […]
DC motors for an array of OEM applications, including low current, from ISL
ISL Products International Ltd. has expanded its brush and brushless DC motor and gear motor modification capabilities to further meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application. The newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of especially low-energy designs in which high efficiency and extremely low current are required. In addition to […]
New connector from Applied Motion Products simplifies daisy chain connections
Applied Motion Products’ new daisy-chain board connector for its NEMA 11 frame StepSERVO Integrated Motors separates communication terminals into two standalone power and I/O connectors, making it easier to establish daisy-chain connections on RS-485 and Modbus RTU networks. Standard configurations of Applied Motion’s TSM11 (NEMA 11 frame) integrated motors incorporate a single 12-pin header that […]
Drives aide in baggage handling system upgrade
Though passenger numbers and luggage volume at Victoria Airport in British Columbia, Canada, are nowhere near the numbers at large international hubs, it was exactly for this reason that the baggage handling system (BHS) posed major challenges to the handling system OEM. This airport did not have a lot of room to accommodate all the […]
The top 5 stories on Motion Control Tips in 2017
Here we are at the end of another year. And, like every other media organization, we love to look back over the past year to see what you, our readers, found most interesting on our sites. Think of it as a kind of year-end reckoning. With that in mind, here is a short list of the […]
Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors now available in foot-mounted and footless models
Baldor-Reliance Food Safe motors, designed with smooth contours and advanced sealing, exceed IP69K for water to maximize motor life in high pressure, sanitary cleaning environments. The product line spans single and three-phase ratings in foot-mounted and footless configurations, providing ultimate flexibility for OEMs and end users to choose the right product for their equipment and […]
