Kollmorgen announced ATEX certification and IECEx/cETLus listing for the explosion proof Goldline EBH 480 Vac servo motor. These new explosion proof approvals for the high-voltage Goldline EBH servo motor exemplify Kollmorgen’s commitment to advancing the state of the art in motion control and meeting the most demanding application requirements. The high-voltage Goldline EBH servo motor […]
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Kollmorgen expands series of stepper drives with closed-loop position control
Kollmorgen’s new P80360 stepper drive is the newest addition to the company’s flagship P8000 stepper platform. Like other drives in the series, the P80360 incorporates innovative stepless control technology to deliver smooth, quiet motion and optimal performance across the full speed range. The P80360 stepper drive also offers closed-loop position control and is fully programmable, […]
Kollmorgen adds new servo drive to its AKD2G series
Kollmorgen’s new AKD2G 24A drive is designed for applications in precision multi-axis servo systems. The new single-cable optimized drive builds upon the strengths of the AKD2G portfolio including upgraded safety features, SD card backup and a graphical display with higher amperage to support more applications with higher power requirements such as conveyors and vertical lifting […]
Kollmorgen shortens lead times for company’s most in-demand motion products
Kollmorgen has announced the launch of Kollmorgen Express Delivery. This new designation identifies highly popular motion products — including some of the most-requested configurations and options — that Kollmorgen is ready to deliver within an accelerated timeframe. Machine builders have always benefited from Kollmorgen’s wide range of standard product configurations, features and options. This broad […]
Servo motor meets the demands of medium to heavy washdown applications
Kollmorgen has launched its AKMA servo motor built specifically for durability, cleanability, and versatility. The motor employs a hardened anodized aluminum surface to offer machine designers a cost-effective hygienic option to stainless steel in medium to heavy washdown applications. The lightweight design of the AKMA motor makes it easy to install and maintain, and its […]
The latest developments in fast food automation
The fast-food industry is all about tasty food at low prices with cheerful customer service — all delivered fast. But with labor shortages and supply chain issues still plaguing the economy, how can businesses compete and survive? Fast-food restaurants across the globe are pondering ways to automate certain tasks or entire assembly lines to provide continuous service […]
Brushless ac servo motors are IP67 sealed, feature Mil-Spec rating
Kollmorgen’s new EKM series of enhanced, high-performance, brushless ac servo motors are Mil-Spec 810E rated and IP67 sealed for duty in harsh environmental conditions. They are supplied standard with a stainless-steel shaft and chemical agent-resistant paint for reliable duty in harsh environmental conditions. The EKM brushless servo motors feature high power and torque density and […]
Part three of three: Example of a rotary axis needing a regenerative resistor
By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Please refer to part one and part two of this three-part series for background information on the functions and types of regenerative resistors for servo applications. Let’s now consider the worst-case deceleration of an axis needing to reach a zero velocity for a p-stop […]
Part two of three: Servo-system regenerative resistor types and accessories
In the first installment of this series, we explained the regenerative-power requirements for the controlled motion of servomotor systems. Here we detail common electrical protection circuitry. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Designing a machine with servomotors, drives, and regenerative resistors requires consideration of numerous design factors. These components affect […]
Part one of three: Selecting regenerative resistors to harvest servomotor energy
Here we explain the data required for determining regenerative-power requirements and regen-resistor selection for the controlled motion of servomotor systems. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Electric AC servomotors are either synchronous or asynchronous motors used in a closed-loop (servo) configurations for precise output control. Control over motion outputs — […]
