Direct Drive Linear Motors (DDL)
Micromech supplies Kollmorgen DDL Direct Drive Linear Motors, delivering high-speed, high-precision linear motion without the need for mechanical transmission components. Available in ironcore, low-profile ironcore, and ironless designs, DDL motors provide exceptional accuracy, high force density, zero backlash, and maintenance-free operation for demanding industrial automation applications.
Kollmorgen DDL Direct Drive Linear Motors provide precise, high-performance linear motion without the mechanical transmission components used in conventional systems such as ball screws, belts, gearboxes and rack-and-pinion assemblies. By directly coupling the motor to the load, DDL technology eliminates mechanical backlash and helps improve accuracy, dynamic performance and machine reliability.
The DDL range includes ironcore, low-profile ironcore and ironless linear motor designs, enabling the motor technology to be matched to different application requirements. Ironcore motors provide high force density for moving heavier loads, while ironless designs eliminate cogging for exceptionally smooth motion and precise positioning. Low-profile ironcore models combine high force capability with a compact mechanical profile.
Eliminating mechanical transmission components reduces backlash, compliance and mechanical wear while increasing system stiffness. This enables high positional accuracy, smooth velocity control and rapid acceleration, making DDL motors particularly suitable for machines requiring fast and repeatable linear positioning.
The latest IC Ironcore DDL models support 230 V, 400 V and 480 V systems, with continuous force ratings up to 8,211 N and peak force up to 13,448 N. A broad range of motor sizes and force capabilities enables DDL technology to be applied to applications ranging from precision positioning through to demanding industrial machine automation.
When combined with Kollmorgen AKD or AKD2G servo drives, DDL linear motors provide a complete direct drive motion solution for machine tools, semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, battery production, inspection and test equipment, gantry systems and other high-performance industrial automation applications.
Micromech supplies Kollmorgen DDL Direct Drive Linear Motors as part of its range of linear motors, servo drives and complete motion control solutions for UK OEMs and machine builders.
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Features
- Direct drive linear motor technology
- Ironcore, low-profile ironcore and ironless motor options
- Zero backlash and zero compliance operation
- High force density for compact machine designs
- Continuous force up to 8,211 N
- Peak force up to 13,448 N
- High positional accuracy and repeatability
- Smooth velocity control across the motion range
- Zero-cogging performance available with ironless models
- High acceleration and dynamic response
- Maintenance-free operation with no mechanical transmission components
- Reduced machine size, weight and component count
- 230 V, 400 V and 480 V compatibility
- Water-cooled options available on selected models
- Compatible with Kollmorgen AKD and AKD2G servo drives
- Suitable for precision motion control and industrial automation applications
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Motor Type | Direct drive linear motor |
| Motor Technologies | Ironcore, low-profile ironcore and ironless |
| Continuous Force | Up to 8,211 N |
| Peak Force | Up to 13,448 N |
| System Voltage | 230 V, 400 V and 480 V, model dependent |
| Mechanical Transmission | Direct drive – no ball screw, belt, gearbox or rack-and-pinion required |
| Backlash | Zero mechanical backlash |
| Cogging | Zero-cogging operation available with ironless models |
| Cooling | Water-cooled options available on selected models |
| Compatible Servo Drives | Kollmorgen AKD and AKD2G |
| Motion Characteristics | High acceleration, high dynamic response and smooth velocity control |
| Positioning Performance | High accuracy and repeatability |
| Maintenance | No mechanical transmission components requiring routine maintenance |
| Applications | Precision positioning, machine automation, robotics, gantries and industrial motion control |
Certifications
UKCA Certified
