HARLEYSVILLE, PA — The new G30A planetary gearbox introduced for Pittman® brand DC motors offers superior torque capacity, performance life, shaft loading capability, and low audible noise characteristics in a small, lightweight, and economical package. This gearbox is uniquely engineered to equip at least five different series of Pittman motors in various models to meet…
Pittman® I Series’ Brushless DC Servo Motors
KENT, OH – Pittman® brand “I Series” brushless motors equip machine designers with a family of motor solutions created for commercial and light-industrial OEM applications. Motors are available in various sizes offering a wide range of performance capability from 40 Watts to 1700 Watts continuous. Brushless technology delivers extended service life, efficiency, improved performance, and…
Pittman® Series 1300 Slotted Brushless DC Servo Motors
Pittman® Series 1300 slotted brushless DC servo motors deliver more power in a smaller and cost-effective package to Mot They are ideal for power applications in a wide range of industries, including data storage, medical/biotech, semiconductor processing, automation, and others requiring high performance, long life, and reliability. Despite their small size (1.3”/33mm diameter), these brushless…
Maxon Motor EC 9.2 Flat DC Motor
Maxon motor launches its flat motor measuring ƒËœ10 x 12.5 mm offering a high nominal torque of up to 0.83 mNm and a stall torque of up to 1.29 mNm. Its outer diameter of 10 mm includes a protective cover that serves as protection against contact and as mounting aid during installation of the motor.…
Grounding Motor Shafts to Suit VF Drives
An inexpensive method of grounding motor shafts to divert harmful VFD-induced currents protects motor bearings, increases motor life, and improves system reliability. With the rising cost of energy, more variable-frequency drives (VFDs) are being installed for motion and speed control. They are highly efficient, but the currents they induce on motor shafts can wreak havoc…
CUI’s AMT Encoder to be Paired with DC Motors from MicroMo
CUI Inc announces that their AMT Series modular encoder is now being carried by MicroMo Electronics, Inc., the North American distributor for the Faulhaber Group. The AMT utilizes CUI’s proprietary capacitive technology, which holds numerous advantages over the optical technology typically used in today’s modular encoders. The AMT’s design allows users to select from a…
maxon’s DEC module 24/2
maxon‚’s DEC module 24/2 is a well-priced, miniaturized, powerful plug-in module that can be seamlessly integrated into most complex applications with little effort. The wide supply voltage range of 8-24 VDC (alternatively 5 VDC) and a continuous output current of 2A, permits flexible multifunctional operation at a high efficiency factor. The amplifier offers a large…
Rapid Prototypes Now Available for Portescap Brushless DC Motors
WEST CHESTER, PA – Portescap has available a new 24 hour rapid prototyping program for its high speed brushless DC slotted motor family. Machine builders can now order prototypes of size 5, size 6, size 9 and size 11 BLDC motors, with gearhead options of 5:1 and 25:1 gear ratios, with 24 hour turnaround. Standard…
What is your pleasure, standard, modified, or custom motors?
After you learn what goes into designing a new motor, you might want to consider modifying your machine first. Empire Magnetics waterproof motors are specifically engineered to withstand frequent wetting or wash down, full submersion, and deep-sea applications. When you need a prime mover for a new machine design, you typically have three choices: use…
Dart Controls, Inc. Launches New Interactive Website
The new site includes many of the features from the previous including access to complete product information. Customers may also gain access to ordering evaluation samples and application / technical support via the new website. In addition there are several new features that will encourage regular visits to the site to see what is new:…
Planetary Gearbox for Pittman DC Motors
The new G30A planetary gearbox introduced for Pittman brand DC motors offers superior torque capacity, performance life, shaft loading capability, and low audible noise characteristics in a small, lightweight, and economical package. This gearbox is uniquely engineered to equip at least five different series of Pittman motors in various models to meet the widest range…
Closed-Loop Drives for DC Motors
The Dart Controls digital MD plus Series of closed-loop drives for DC motors up to 2 HP features an isolated 4-20mA input/output signal capability. Customers get the DC motor drive, 4-20mA input/output, digital display, and relay outputs for pump running and fault alarms all in one economical package. Custom faceplate artwork is available also. www.dartcontrols.com…
Build Piezo Motors on Your PCB
A new whitepaper is now available to help engineers take advantage of groundbreaking technology for movement in applications. Traditional design methods use PCBs as motor controllers with connections to a physical motor located somewhere in the vicinity of the card. “For building smaller, cheaper and better applications, we offer a patented new technology that allows…
Brushless DC Ring Motor
ThinGap LLC announces the TG8260 Brushless DC Ring Motor for direct drive motor applications. The TG8260 delivers smooth and controllable high speed/high shaft power without a gearbox. The TG8260 supplies 2,075 oz-in. peak torque and 1,534 watts continuous power from a 2.03″ length by 8.386″ diameter package that weighs only 45 oz. Very smooth and…
How to Design a Custom Brushless PM Motor
When off-the-shelf motors can’t meet the specs, you might have to go custom, but it’s not as bad as it used to be. Designing a custom motor can be an expensive undertaking, and most of us try to avoid doing so. But sometimes cost has to be a secondary consideration, especially when an off-the-shelf unit…
Portescap’s 35GLT Brush DC Motors
Portescap expands its family of brush DC motors with their 35GLT motors. These RoHS-compliant motors have a 35mm housing and weigh just 360 grams, while delivering a 40% increase in torque-to-volume ratio when compared with standard iron core motors of similar frame size. The maximum continuous torque approaches 150 mNm in the 35GLT, a 25%…
Meeting the New Standards in Motor Efficiency
Choosing the appropriate motor has never been a simple process because no one aspect of it could take precedence. And the new energy efficiency standards are adding another dimension that might further complicate selection processes, which equipment designers must immediately address. As part of its effort to move toward greater energy independence and security, Congress…
ThinGap Announces TGB1612 Brush Motor
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA ‚– ThinGap LLC announces the TGB1612 brush motor for industrial, professional, and portable tools. From an especially compact package size the TGB1612 delivers high torque and high shaft output making it an ideal solution for a wide range of heavy-duty applications. ‚“The compact TGB1612 brush motor delivers rapid acceleration and plenty of power…
Pittman Series 6000 Brush DC Motors
Pittman‚® brand ‚“Series 6000‚†brush-commutated DC servo motors have been engineered to deliver more power than most other DC motors of similar size. These 22mm-diameter motors available in three standard lengths feature a skewed 5-slot armature design and bonded neodymium iron boron magnets to contribute optimized performance in a cost-effective package. The longest model (1.901‚ 
Sprint Electric Increases its Range of Digital DC Drives
Sprint Electric has increased its range of digital DC drives further. Both 2 quadrant and 4 quadrant options are now available up to 1650 amps. The new drives will be introduced in November at SPS/IPC/Drives, the international trade fair for electric automation, systems and components, in Nuremberg, Germany. “This is more great news for our…
ThinGap’s TGB1710 Brush Motor
ThinGap LLC announces the TGB1710 brush motor for industrial handheld/portable tools. The small size, high torque, and low power consumption of the TGB1710 provide an excellent solution for heavy-duty battery powered applications. The 1.7″ diameter by 3.3″ long TGB1710 brush motor delivers 160 oz-in. peak torque and 183 watts continuous power, yet weighs only 22…
Mobile Tool Management Selects Thingap Brushless Motor
ThinGap LLC announced that Mobile Tool Management has selected the TG 2300ENC noncogging brushless motor with encoder for its MiniFlexTrack portable NC drilling, grinding, and probe positioning system for curved surfaces. The zero-cogging characteristic of the TG 2300ENC brushless motor ensures precise positioning. The TG 2300ENC brushless motor features smooth controllable power zero cogging and…
Proprietary Brush-Life Sensor
Bodine Electric Company has developed a new brush-wear monitoring system for its popular line of 42-frame permanent magnet DC (PMDC) gearmotors and motors. OEM versions of the type 42A products are now available with built-in electronic brush-wear sensors. This proprietary sensor system is fully integrated into the motor housing. The special sensors indicate when either…
Right Angle DC Gearmotors
St. Charles, IL – Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces a new series of fractional horsepower DC gearmotors featuring right angle worm gearing. Designed to also function as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, the Bison Gear VWDIR23 gearmotors are available in 6 standard 90 volt DC input models. With gear ratios from 37:1 to 525:1, corresponding…
Maxon’s EC-powermax 22 Brushless DC Motor
Fall River, MA – Maxon‚’s EC-powermax 22 achieves extremely high torque at slow speeds compared to other similar-sized brushless DC motors. As part of our standard program, it is available in two lengths and has an operating range between 90 to 120 watts depending on the version. Easily combined with 32 mm planetary gearheads using…