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Success Story from Kollmorgen – Food Processor Meets Hygienic Requirements with Innovative Motor Design
Patented Kollmorgen Motors Prevent Ingress in Washdown EnvironmentsChallengeIn the food processing industry, washdown procedures are one of the principal causes of motor failure. Even though they are needed to maintain strict hygienic requirements, the harsh environment and constant use mean that the motors must be frequently cleaned and maintained to stay at peak...
RTA X-PLUS MT Stepper Drives with Modbus interface and optional STO (Safe Torque Off) function available from Micromech
Introduction: The RTA X-PLUS MT is a series of stepping motor drives with Modbus interface STO (Safe Torque Off function) Direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC). Auto-Sync function available. Auto-Sync is a new function featuring a Closed Loop positioning of the motor, now embedded in all RTA EtherCAT and Modbus TCP/IP drives (Release 3). Optimised for Sanyo Denki...
Getting Started Sizing and Selecting Servos: Understanding the Need for a System Solution
Servo systems incorporate a feedback device that reports rotor position to the drive so that it can continuously adjust the current it delivers for precise control of motor speed, torque and position. Properly configured and tuned to the application requirements, servo systems can be extremely accurate. But there are many variables that can compromise this desired...
High quality, cost effective stepper drives with EtherCAT from top Italian manufacturer R.T.A. available from Micromech
R.T.A.’s excellent range of stepper drives is available from Micromech. Apart from being high quality and extremely cost-effective, R.T.A’.s stepper drives offer EtherCat among a host of other features. R.T.A. has produced stepping motor drives since 1976: since then more than 750.000 stepping motor drives have been sold in Italy and in more than 39 countries...
Akribis AXD Iron Core Rotary Motors from Micromech
The most popular rotary motor in the Akribis range, the AXD Series features a thin, compact “pancake” style design with high peak and continuous torque despite its relatively small motor form factor. When compared to competitors, the AXD clearly outshines. Direct drive and brushless motor Fully integrated with encoder and bearing Low cogging torque Optional...
Introducing DX3… Trio’s Cost Optimised EtherCAT Servo Drive
DX3, the single-axis ac servo drive, is designed to create the most cost-effective optimised entry level solution with excellent performance and practical control functions. The Trio DX3 drive is compatible with Trio MX servo motors and Trio's Motion Coordinators to provide high-speed, high-precision, high performance machine solutions. With a power range from 50W...
Success Story from Kollmorgen – Automating Metal Forming Systems to Improve Productivity and Flexibility
"Cut quality has improved without the need for manual intervention to adjust spindle speed due to belt tension problems. Optimal cut speeds can be achieved based on material and part size.” —Angelo Trombetta Motion Solutions Consultant Kollmorgen Italia A leading machine builder in Italy supports more than 1,500 factories worldwide, providing manufacturing...
PM Bearings PMMR micro slides. Precision, miniature bearings…Compact, precise, smooth motion from Micromech
High speed, high dynamics, high rigidity and durability as well as limited space are just a few of the challenges faced by todays precision industries. PMMR micro slide from PM Bearings pushes boundaries and addresses all of these challenges in the smallest package possible. Application: PMMR micro slides are ideal for applications demanding: Short stroke...
Akribis direct drive motors, stages, and precision systems from Micromech
Akribis are world leaders in cutting edge Direct Drive Technology and manufacture a comprehensive range of high precision direct drive motors, stages and systems.Akribis Systems Pte Ltd was founded in Singapore in 2004.Today, there are production factories in Singapore and Shanghai & Nantong, China, with worldwide sales and support offices in USA, South Korea,...