When electrical equipment is used in a potentially hazardous location — one that contains flammable gases, vapors, liquids, dust, or fibers — it’s important that the potential for fire or explosion be minimized. One way to do this is to use equipment that has been certified as suitable for that environment and not likely to […]
Motors
What are harmonics and how do they affect motion control systems?
Harmonics are voltages or currents caused by non-linear loads on a power supply. Harmonic frequencies occur at integer multiples of a fundamental frequency and are superimposed on the fundamental voltage or current waveform, creating a distorted waveform. Harmonics are classified first by their order, or the integer multiple of the fundamental frequency. For example, for […]
New ac parallel shaft gearmotor from Bison Gear
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. now offers the 055 Series AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotor, the perfect option for applications that require a compact parallel shaft solution at an affordable price point. These applications include industrial machinery, food and beverage equipment, packaging applications, conveyors and the agriculture industry. The compact 055 Series is only 7.8 in. […]
New series of frameless motors provides drop-in solution for robotics applications
Due to rapid growth in the industrial automation market producing an urgent need for premium quality parts and services, Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) is launching a series of frameless motors as a drop-in solution for robotics applications. Designed to be pressed into a machine’s housing, the SDP/SI NH1-D series Frameless Brushless Motors provide a […]
Portescap’s Voice of the Customer program produces motion innovations
Portescap is unveiling its latest motion innovations to come from its Voice of the Customer product development process. Voice of the Customer harnesses the company’s customers’ technical insights and turns them into innovative motion products that solve complex problems for their critical applications. Customer collaborations have sparked various different Portescap product platforms, and all of […]
Integrated connector option for AMETEK hybrid actuators
Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK’s Advanced Motion Solutions Division, announces that its size 8 21-mm hybrid stepper motor is now available with an integrated connector. Offered alone or with a harness assembly, the connector is RoHS-compliant and features a positive latch to allow high connection integrity. The connector is rated up to […]
When is dither helpful in motion control systems?
Dither is one of several terms used to describe small, rapid, back-and-forth movements of an object. Depending on the context, when the term “dither” is used in motion control systems, it can refer to purposeful, commanded movements or to unintended, unwanted motion. In some motion systems, dither is purposely induced to reduce the effects of […]
Bison introduces Stainless Steel IP69K-Rated washdown motors
Bison Gear Engineering Corp., a leader in the power transmission industry, now offers a higher horsepower range Stainless Steel washdown motor. The motor’s clean and smooth Stainless Steel surface reduces contamination points for bacterial growth, while its ingress protection rating of IP69K keeps it completely sealed to all outside elements. The Stainless Steel 230/460 volt […]
JVL expands line of integrated spindle drive motors with absolute multi-turn encoders
JVL A/S has introduced a new addition to its ServoStep line of motors, a directly mountable motor for driving spindles. It’s perfect for replacing hand wheels in format change applications. ServoStep has everything built-in including motor, encoder, drive electronics, control electronics with ePLC and optional Ethernet or CAN bus integrated into one compact unit. All […]
Standard versus custom: Which motor is right for your application?
By Travis Lake • Motor and Gear Motor Solutions | Power Electric Machine builders have a lot to consider when designing solutions for a specific application. One key consideration is to determine whether it is better to design around a standard, off-the-shelf motor, or to design a custom motor that precisely matches the application requirements. […]
