Maxon Motor’s (www.maxonmotor.com) has launched the EC 22 HD (Heavy Duty), which is a standard motor suitable for use in harsh ambient conditions. Specifically designed to meet the deep drilling technology’s exceptionally high requirements, the electronically commutated motor EC 22 HD can withstand even the most extreme operating conditions. Offered in different variants, the new […]
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Sprint Electric’s high power field controller optimizes DC drive capabilities
Sprint Electric (www.sprint-electric.com) has expanded its range of DC drives for control of DC motor’s high current excitation fields, with the addition of QLX, a three phase field controller that feature fieldbus options such as DeviceNet, Profibus, ModBus TCP/IP, CanOpen and Ethernet. The QLX controller works with the armature controller to deliver the required field […]
New Family of 16mm Metal Gear Motors
Torrance, Cal. – Nidec Copal (U.S.A.) Corporation of has expanded their 0.630-in. (16 mm) OD brush and brushless DC gear motor product lines with the next generation MG16B (brush) and LB16MG (brushless) metal planetary gear motor series. The new metal planetary gear train allows for higher torque providing greater durability and reliability with improved protection […]
New Price Reduction on V Series AC Motors from Oriental Motor
Torrance, Cal. – Oriental Motor announces a new, lower price on its high-strength V-Series AC motors. These high-strength motors use a special tooth-surface machining technology combined with an optimized quiet-running design that maintains the motor’s strength. High-accuracy assembly technology ensures precision at micro levels. Maximum permissible torque is increased by up to two times the […]
Right Angle DC Gearmotor comes with integral failsafe brake
Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (www.midwestmotion.com), a distributor of a vast array of mechanical and electronic products, has announced the release of its latest DC Gear Motor that features an integral failsafe brake. Model No. MMP D22-376D-24V GRA60-032 BR-005 accepts any 24VoltDCsource, including battery or solar power. Measuring just 2.24 inches in diameter and 7.2 inches […]
Allied Motion unveils EnduraMax 75i integrated brushless servomotor-drive
Allied Motion’s (www.alliedmotion.com) has launched its EnduraMax 75i integrated brushless servomotor-drive, which combines an integrated all-digital drive, a 4096 count magnetic encoder and a high power density 75 mm brushless DC motor. This feature-rich integrated motor-drive comes with both +/-10VDC or four to 20 mA command inputs. It can also be controlled through optional Modbus […]
What are gears for power transmission? Technical summary for design engineers
Updated February 2020 || The function of a gear is to mesh with other gears to transmit altered torque and rotation. In fact, gearing can change the speed, torque and direction of motion from a drive source. Geometry & general gear design When two gears with an unequal number of teeth engage, the mechanical advantage […]
What are servomotors and integrated servomotors? Summary for design engineers
Updated May 2018 by Lisa Eitel || Nailing down the features of a servomotor is a tricky exercise, but the hallmark of any servomotor is the presence of feedback and closed-loop control. Servomotors provide precise control of torque, speed or position using closed-loop feedback. They can also operate at zero speed while maintaining enough torque to maintain a […]
What is a Servo Controller? Summary for Motion Engineers
More specific types of controllers, such as servo controllers, are used to control servomotors. When dealing with servo systems, it’s important to note that definitions for servomotor, servo system, and servo controllers can differ widely throughout industry. When selecting a servo system for an application, it’s best to ask suppliers what exactly their offerings entail. […]
What are Stepper Motors? Technical Summary for Motion Engineers
One of the most common motors used in motion control applications is the stepper motor. These motors are used mostly in positioning applications and have the advantage of being able to be very accurately controlled for the most precise positioning applications, down to fractions of a degree without the use of feedback devices such as […]