Groschopp Inc. recently launched a mobile-friendly website that focuses on making the search for a motor or gearmotor simple for the user — with a motor-selection tool and more. The website at groschopp.com adds a new motor search tool that enables users to easily maneuver through Groschopp products. “Motor manufacturing websites can be overwhelming to use because of the […]
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New Harmonic Drive SHA-CG hollow-shaft actuators serve as direct drives
Harmonic Drive LLC now sells actuators with surface run-out of less than 10 μm. These SHA-CG models are the newest rotary actuators from the manufacturer. The SHA-CG units have a compact and hollow-shaft configuration to satisfy an array of applications. Ideal for machine tool applications, the SHA Series of brushless actuators provide high torque for fast acceleration and positioning. SHA-CG actuators are composed of […]
Low-voltage brushless DC gearmotor with built-in speed control from Bodine
Bodine Electric Company is expanding its offering of INTEGRAmotor gearmotor and control systems by adding 24 new 34B/SR-WX models. Now available as standard products, this series has a track record in applications such as chemical injection pumps, medical equipment and automatic gate openers. Designed for portable or remote applications where connection to an AC line […]
NORD Motor and AC Drive Combination Meets the Highest Level of Energy Efficiency Standards
As energy prices continue to rise and natural resources become scarcer, it is becoming more important and desirable to utilize highly efficient systems with low energy loss. Historically, in the power transmission industry, energy efficiency laws and regulations have pertained only to the motor. The new European standard EN 50598 expands energy efficiency requirements to […]
Interview: Rich Mintz on boosting motion design efficiencies
Originally published May 19, 2015. | July 7, 2015 update: Hear the followup podcast of Rich Mintz on how to right-size a drive system — as well as the new developments in material-handling applications that are driving the need for efficiency — here. Recently, I got the chance to talk with Rich Mintz, senior market-development manager […]
New line of BLDC gearmotors from Bison Gear
Bison Gear and Engineering has rolled out a new line of brushless DC (BLDC) gearmotors and motor only products. The new BLDC product line offers improved speed control, sophisticated programmability, less wear and noticeably quieter operation when compared to PMDC motors. The new BLDC line combines the design advantages from Bison’s most popular products with […]
Brother Gearmotors expands U.S. sales force
Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corporation has hired three new regional sales managers: Brad Brania, William (Bill) Fulton, and Cory Love. The sales managers are responsible for the growth and sales performance of their respective regions, while building a portfolio of direct OEM clients and distribution sales channels. Their focus is on prospecting […]
FAQ: What are gearmotors and what do they do?
A gearmotor is a single component that integrates a gear reducer with either an ac or dc electric motor. Thanks to its gearset, a gearmotor can deliver high torque at low horsepower or low speed. Gearmotors are most common in applications that need a lot of force to move heavy objects. Most industrial gearmotors incorporate […]
How to change a servomotor’s inertia ratio to boost efficiency
By Hurley Gill • Senior Systems and Application Engineer | Kollmorgen Servomotor-inertia ratios impact overall machine efficiency, and their use has evolved with servo-drive technology. So now, the newest digital servo-drive and feedback technologies can get higher inertia ratios while maintaining stable control to target velocities and positions. That can boost design efficiency, especially for […]
Brother Gearmotors partners with Applied Mechatronics in California
Brother Gearmotors of Brother International Corp. (which sells sub-fractional AC gearmotors and reducers for the food & beverage, packaging and material handling industries) is now partnered with Applied Mechatronics (a California-based manufacturers’ representative). Applied Mechatronics now services much of Brother Gearmotors’ customer base in California. As part of the agreement, Applied Mechatronics will serve as a liaison between Brother Gearmotors and […]