Article updated November 2019 ⚙️ Integrated motors include a motor rotor and stator (in a brushless dc, servomotor or stepper motor form) paired with other motion components. About half of all integrated motors incorporate a brushless motor with permanent magnets on the rotors, though other formats exist. The most basic integrated motors consist of just […]
FAQ: What are the benefits of networking for motion control?
The old way of connecting components in a motion control system was to make individual wire connections between components, which was time consuming and tedious. So when networks for motion control came along it was a relief, simplifying design and saving time and money. Here are four of the biggest benefits of using networks in […]
Motion system applications: encoders in aerospace and manufacturing
THERE ARE AS MANY ENCODER CHOICES as there are design objectives. When encoders provide position feedback, it’s common to specify encoder resolution exceeding what the application requires as a way to address the partial count uncertainty of digital measurements. Heavy industrial equipment for metal stamping, wind turbines, printing, and steel processing often uses high-speed rotary […]
New hollow-shaft encoders from HEIDENHAIN provide functional machine safety
HEIDENHAIN’s new series of functionally safe hollow-shaft connection rotary encoders, the ECN/EQN/ERN 400 series, are especially useful in applications where quick machine shut-off is required in dangerous situations. Featuring a new shaft coupling which provides mechanical fault exclusion for connection to the customer’s machine shaft, these new encoders are of particular use in safety-related applications […]
What’s the difference between a tachometer and an encoder?
What’s the difference between a tachometer and an encoder? Basically, the short answer is that a tachometer gives speed information only — how fast a piece of machinery is rotating — while an encoder gives position information about some piece of machinery … in other words, where it is in space at some given time). […]
AMETEK consolidates business units into new Advanced Motion Solutions Division
AMETEK, Inc. has consolidated its industry-leading motors, blowers, fans, pumps and motion control businesses into a new Advanced Motion Solutions (AMS) division that combines its former Floorcare and Specialty Motors and Precision Motion Control divisions. Headquartered in Kent, OH, the new division leverages the manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing resources of four existing AMETEK business […]
New controller from Siemens simplifies complex motion control
Siemens has matched its new advanced Simatic S7-1500 T-CPU controller with its popular Sinamics servo drive system, simplifying complex motion control tasks. The matched controller and drive system are integrated into Siemens TIA Portal engineering framework, making them suitable for electronic gearing, camming and other advanced motion control applications. The new controller is also suitable […]
Brother Gearmotors launches new online product configurator
Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corporation, announced a new product configurator on the homepage of its website, www.brother-usa.com/GearMotors. The handy tool provides manufacturers with an intuitive, step-by-step guide for determining ideal gearmotors and reducers to suit their particular equipment and production needs. Brother’s gearmotors serve many industries that demand smaller, lighter, highly reliable […]
High-current, HTL encoder for functionally safe drive applications from Leine & Linde
The new FSI 800 series rotary encoders from Leine & Linde are particularly useful in functionally safe, rugged motor drive applications. Well known for their robustness and reliability, these Leine & Linde encoders come complete with HCHTL (high-current HTL) signals that also make them suitable for high-disturbance environments, providing long cable lengths, and are certified […]
Short axial length, high-torque brushless motors from Koford
Koford Engineering offers a new line of 10-pole 5.07-in. (129 mm) brushless high performance motors with continuous stall torque up to 398 oz-in. with heat sink, and peak motor efficiency of 94%. The motor features low cogging for a slotted motor and a sinusoidal back emf for low torque ripple when used with sine drives. […]