CVK-SC series — 0.72º, 24 VDC input stepper motor speed control Oriental Motor is pleased to introduce the new CVK-SC series stepper motor speed control system. Specifically designed for common speed control applications with constant duty, the CVK-SC series features ease of use, holding torque when stopped, and increased repeat positioning accuracy. This speed control […]
Stepper Motors
New integrated stepper motors and drives from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added integrated motors and drives to its SureStep line of stepper motion control products. Integrated stepper motor/drives save panel space, require less wiring and are less expensive. The new SureStep integrated drive/motor units provide accurate micro-stepping position and speed control for smooth motion and step response and require only two components; power supply […]
Oriental Motor 60 W (1/12 hp) right-angle motor joins BMU and BLE2 series brushless motors
Oriental Motor now sells an expanded line of its popular BMU and BLE2 Series brushless dc motor with the addition of a new right-angle 60-watt (1/12 HP) model. The new right-angle 60 watt (1/12 HP) brushless motor uses the BL5 motor and features an IP66 connector. It is combined with a hollow shaft right-angle hypoid […]
Three ways to reduce heat when operating a step motor
Reduce motor heat by reducing idle and running current — or switch to closed-loop control. Eric Rice | Applied Motion Products Step motors are widely used motion-control devices because of their simple setup and accurate positioning with an open-loop configuration. But problems associated with heat generation can arise. That’s because the drive that powers an […]
What’s the difference between cogging torque and torque ripple?
The basic operation of an electric motor relies on the interaction between the rotor’s permanent magnets and the stator’s energized windings. But even when the motor is not powered and no current is flowing though the windings, there is a magnetic attraction between the permanent magnets of the rotor and the ferromagnetic teeth of the […]
Integrated motors from Applied Motion Products enable high-speed motion control
Three new models of StepSERVO Integrated Motors from Applied Motion Products offer cost-effective and high-speed motion control for high throughput applications such as packaging and labeling, automated test and measurement, and automated assembly. With encoder feedback and advanced control loops that incorporate servo control, Applied Motion StepSERVO Integrated Motors provide a cost-effective motion control system […]
Distributor insight: Conversation with Warren Osak on motion-control trends
In a recent phone interview, we got to chat with Warren Osak, CEO of Toronto-based Electromate Inc. — a distributor founded in 1986 that focuses on electromechanical motion control. More specifically, Osak’s company sells primarily servo systems and stepper systems — often for demanding or challenging applications requiring high precision, accuracy, and bi-directional repeatability. Electromate […]
Electric motors: Trends in stepper, battery-powered, and integrated motion designs
Updated November 2019 ⚙️ From induction motors in electric vehicles to tiny coreless dc motors in drug-delivery equipment, electric motors continue to proliferate. Last year we saw consumer products, implantable medical devices, and automation of previously manual tasks spur the most innovation in motor design and use. This year those trends continue — and now […]
Applied Motion intros UL-listed and CSA-certified stepper and servo motors
Applied Motion Products introduces a range of UL-listed and CSA-certified stepper motors and servo motors for use in applications requiring certifications in North America and Canada. Units are recognized to Standard UL-1004-6 for Servo and Stepper Motors, UL 1004-1 Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines, and Canadian CSA Standard C22.2 No. 100-14 for Motors and Generators. […]
Lin Engineering hybrid stepper motors now in NEMA-6 frame sizes
Lin Engineering now sells 106 Series hybrid stepper motors with a step angle of 3.46° and 104 steps per revolution. The compact motors are just 16 mm wide but deliver to 1.85 oz-in. holding torque. That equates to quadruple the holding torque of can-stack PM steppers … and in fact, the 106 Series hybrid stepper […]
