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 […]
Servo Motors
Can piezo motors and electric motors be combined?
Piezo motors and electric motors are employed for very different uses. Piezo motors provide a high power-to-size ratio for very small movements – typically a few millimeters or less. They also have very fast response times and are self-locking, meaning they can hold a load in position during a power-off condition. Electric motors, on the […]
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 […]
Servomotor basics video: Common motor types for closed-loop operation and motion applications
Servomotors are electric motors that output motion under closed-loop control — so they rely on feedback from encoders or sensors … as well as a controller to process those signals for shaping the commands and corrections back to the motor. Usually these are rotary servomotors to output precise torque and speed — often for positioning. […]
What’s the best type of gearbox for servo applications?
Updated 2020 ⚙️ Gearboxes provide torque multiplication, speed reduction, and inertia matching for motor-driven systems. Servo systems, specifically, require gearboxes that can supply not only high torque with low added inertia, but also high precision and stiffness. One type of gearbox meets all these criteria while providing relatively long operating life with low maintenance requirements […]
What is a hygienic servo motor?
Servo motors find use in a wide range of applications, from cleanroom settings to dirty environments where they face exposure to varying temperatures, pressures, and even liquid and caustic chemicals, in addition to dust and debris. One specific class of servo motors called hygienic (or simply stainless steel) are motors specifically designed to satisfy hygienic […]
Frameless motor basics video: Operation, integration, and application
Frameless motors are rotor-and-stator subcomponent sets that aren’t prefixed in a traditional motor housing. They don’t include an output shaft (or shaft-support bearings) either. Instead, the OEM or design engineer works with the supplier to tightly integrate the frameless motor stator and rotor directly into the machine and framing. Watch this video for more: However, […]
How does cabling contribute to servomotor electrical noise problems?
The sources of electrical noise can be varied, but one of the most common sources is from the high-frequency signals generated by variable frequency drives (VFDs.) This noise, called electromagnetic interference (EMI), can be picked up through cabling. Cables themselves can be manufactured with special shielding to guard against EMI issues. The purpose of cable […]
AMKASMART Series servo motors, motion controls, and servo converters for decentralized drive setups
The AMKASMART portfolio from AMK Automation is designed for automation machine builders and automation processes to provide compact, integrated setups that save money, time and can easily integrate into existing systems. The portfolio includes ihXT servo motors, iSA motion control, iC and iX decentralized servo converters. The ihXT servo motors are suitable as decentralized auxiliary […]
Lenze m850 synchronous servo motors for average dynamic performance
Lenze, a global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is pleased to announce the release of the new m850 synchronous servo motors with moderately dynamic responsiveness in the upper power range. The m850 series offers servo motors that are compact, easy to control, and run efficiently. They are […]