Kollmorgen will be exhibiting at Pack Expo, October 14-17, 2018, in Chicago, IL. Attendees are invited to visit booth N-5251 to see new-to-the-show demos of the company’s motion technology, including the new AKD2G servo drive and AKM2G servo motor system solution, hygienic motor solutions for packaging applications, and state-of-the-art robotics. AKD2G Servo Drive: The dual-axis […]
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Kollmorgen website: New tools, technical support, and online community
Kollmorgen’s new www.kollmorgen.com now has site enhancements that include streamlined navigation and improved onsite search capability. The company incorporated feedback from customers to create an improved user experience where visitors can more easily find the motion products, industry-specific solutions, and technical support they’re looking for with a minimal number of clicks. True responsive design and […]
Thermal time constants and managing PMAC servo motor overloads
When high intermittent power density is required, using classic RMS calculations and speed-torque performance curves as the sole selection methods may be problematic. That’s because such approaches might cause motor or drive undersizing. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen Using classic performance curves with RMS calculations is perfectly acceptable for […]
FAQ: How do direct-drive (torque) motors compare to gearmotors?
Updated May 2019 || Direct-drive motors and gearmotors are often applied to the same types of applications. Both eliminate the need for power-transmission components that unwanted add compliance between the motor and load. This includes components such as belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, and external gearboxes. Eliminating these mechanical devices (or in the case […]
Designing motors with safety in mind
by Hilary Whiting, Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing, Kollmorgen With scientifically verified hygienic design principles, motor manufacturers are designing motors for food and beverage applications that dramatically improve safety. The food and beverage industry is one where safety is paramount. That’s why food and beverage companies and their machine suppliers are battling constantly to keep their […]
Stepper motor or servomotor: Which should it be?
Servomotor and stepper motor technologies are indispensable in today’s mechatronic machine designs. However, clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of both make it easier to identify which is best for a given application. By Hurley Gill • Senior Systems and Application Engineer| Kollmorgen If a given motion task can be done with either a […]
Standalone motion controller in small package from Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen’s new Programmable Controller Multi-axis Master (PCMM) is a powerful new motion controller that meets a broad range of OEM requirements for a wide range of machines. The PCMM delivers complete PLC and motion control functionality in a compact, easy-to-use controller. Integrated programming, configuration screens, and diagnostics in a single software package simplify and minimize […]
New vented connectors for Kollmorgen AKMH motors
Kollmorgen has developed new vented connectors in response to customer requests for robust connectors for their AKMH motors. (The AKMH hygienic servomotor is designed for long life and trouble-free operation in the most challenging environments – such as daily exposure to chemicals and high-pressure wash-downs.) One of the keys to AKMH’s durability is the integrated […]
Updated: Trends in electric motors Part II — Scott Evans of Kollmorgen sets record straight on motion design
In a recent interview with Scott Evans, Director of Product Strategy at Kollmorgen (for our Motion Trends coverage of electric motors) we got particularly good insight on the changes of today’s motion design. Following is some of Scott’s perceptive commentary. Enjoy! Several industries are spurring the biggest changes in motion design. Motion design changes in electronic hardware One obvious change in motion […]
Kollmorgen’s latest servo drive broadens range of power and industrial fieldbus options
Kollmorgen’s new 32-kW drive is one of the most power dense on the market, consuming only 576 cm2 of panel space; the smallest drive in the AKD® family, at 1 kW, consumes only 99 cm2. The AKD platform is one of the highest performing on the market, with a 0.67 µsec current loop, approximately 100x […]
