Rexroth offers a comprehensive range of motors that deliver high performance and a wide variety of types, designs, and capacities. When paired with its servo drive system, these robust motors enable both standard and high-end applications in modern factory automation — intelligent, highly dynamic, precise, and reliable. The portfolio is further enhanced by special explosion-proof…

Akribis Systems announces a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion. RDM-A Series rod motors are compact and feature a tubular design to distribute magnetic flux evenly along the circumference of the stator. With this approach, they achieve…

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is returning to the 96th Annual AAAE Conference with its innovative solutions for the airport industry. This year’s exhibition takes place in Nashville, April 28– May 1, 2024. Drive solutions from NORD are characterized by their long service life, high efficiency, and quiet operation to transport baggage effectively and discretely from the check-in…

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS announces their innovative DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor has received UL/CSA certification. This unit combines a high-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor and single-stage helical gear unit into one compact housing with a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. This design concept delivers an extremely high system efficiency of up to 92% and offers a solution to…

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is once again attending the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) to showcase its solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry. NORD’s modular product system includes compact gear units, high-efficiency electric motors, and precise, intelligent electronic controls with various surface protection options. This year’s expo is taking place January 30 – February…

AutomationDirect has added ACCU-Torq motors from Nidec U.S. MOTORS to its motor category. These 3-phase motors are high-performance inverter duty motors that are a cost-effective solution for applications that require 100% torque down to zero speed. These motors offer premium efficiency and are available in 230/460 Vac 1800 rpm models in sizes from ¼ hp…

Following the successful launch of their smooth surface IE5+ synchronous motors, NORD is releasing a new design and larger frame sizes to expand their high-efficiency electric motor portfolio. With the introduction of their first IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motor in 2021, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS delivered a new standard of energy efficiency, variant reduction, and reduced operating…

Bodine Electric Co. has just announced sixty (60) new 33A7-25H2 and 33A7-30H3 hollow-shaft right-angle hypoid PMDC gearmotors. These integral geared motors combine Bodine’s high-performance type 33A7 permanent magnet dc motor with two new hypoid gearheads. They are a suitable drive solution for applications needing compact size, quiet operation, high torque density, and low energy consumption. […]

A few tips for design and selection of induction and permanent magnet ac electric motor systems will make them more energy efficient. Gabriel Venzin ABM Drives Inc., ABM Greiffenberger U.S. Subsidiary Efficiency in motor designs is a more relevant concern than ever. With electric motors providing over 60% of all industrial power, efficiency is a […]

The IPMax is a line of efficient, lightweight, compact interior permanent magnet (IPM) gearmotors with a wide synchronous speed range. These gearmotors incorporate magnets embedded within the rotor, as opposed to on the surface. No copper losses are experienced in the rotor, and considerably less copper losses occur in stator winding. The gearmotors can operate…

When someone uses the term “driverless vehicle,” what probably comes to mind is some iteration of the driverless cars that auto manufacturers and technology companies have been testing for the past few years. But driverless vehicles have been around since the 1950s, when wire-guided vehicles, now known as “AGVs,” were first used for industrial applications.…

Bodine Electric Co. now sells 24A4-60P planetary PMDC gearmotors. These integral gearmotors combine Bodine’s high-performance type 24A PMDC motor with the all-new 60P (60 mm) planetary gearhead. It is suitable for applications that need higher torque than conventional helical or spur gearheads of a similar size can provide … and where very low backlash gearhead […]

The Baldor Dodge Quantis product family — a full line of modular gearmotors and gear drives — has expanded to offer four and five stages of gear reduction for all three types of gear arrangements; in-line helical (ILH), offset parallel (MSM) and right angle helical bevel (RHB). Quantis reducers and gearmotors can now be configured in ratios over 7,500:1…

The BMU Series is now available with an optional space and cost saving right-angle hollow shaft hypoid JH gear. The new compact, high-output and high efficiency gear is currently available for the BMU Series 120 W (1/6 HP) motor. 200 W (1/4 HP) and 400 W (1/2 HP) motor models will be available soon. High…

The BGA 22×22 dCore from Dunkermotoren is now available with a suitable gearbox, encoder and controller. The innovative, ironless, axial flow design of the BGA 22 provides definite advantages such as zero-cogging torque, low vibration, and very low audible noise. In addition to this new motor, there is a four-quadrant controller, BGE 6005 with CANopen…

The product portfolio of Dunkermotoren provides for almost every requirement the right drive solution. Since decades the company from Bonndorf in the Black Forest supplies the public transport with a wide range of rotative drive solutions. The brushtype and brushless DC motors of Dunkermotoren can be combined with different types of gearboxes and accessories of…

In a move to strengthen their independent board as they continue to further diversify their product and service capabilities, Bison is pleased to announce that Jack De Leon and Richard Drexler have accepted positions on Bison’s Board of Directors. Both gentlemen have extensive leadership experience in the industry and will help guide the organization as…

Bison Gear & Engineering Corporation has always been a solutions driven organization, working with customers to ensure they are providing the best products for their applications. While that remains a core competency, Bison recognizes that in today’s ever-changing business environment they need to be even more responsive and customer-focused than ever before. This includes the…

Energy efficiency is an ever growing concern and a focus point in the manufacturing and material handling portions of the supply chain industry, not only to reduce cost and time, but also to help protect the environment. Gearmotors, electric motors, speed reducers and ac vector drives play key roles in improving the energy efficiency of…

In addition to its planetary and worm gearboxes, Dunkermotoren developed the SpiroTec gearbox and incorporated it to the product portfolio. The centerpiece of the series STG is the helix tooth wheel set. This allows for the reliable transfer of high torque minimal axial offset while still fitting into a small installation space. Because the internal…

With the BG 95 CI, Dunkermotoren successfully launched a compact drive based on a brushless DC motor with an output power of over 1 kW. The drive with its integrated control and power electronics can provide 1100 W continuous mechanical output power and has an integrated CANopen interface for an easy integration into a CANopen network. With voltage variants…

NORD offers several variations of the VL heavy duty spread bearing designs, all which have specific features and advantages based on the specific mixing and agitating application requirements. The first variation, VL2, offers reinforced output shaft bearings with increased bearing distance. This spread bearing design accommodates for high overhung thrust loads and allows for longer…

Many search tools in the electric motor industry only allow you to choose search parameters from a drop-down menu. The problem with this method is that drop-down menus limit search combinations, making it difficult and time consuming to find a motor that fits your exact specifications. Groschopp’s new motor search tool utilizes a grid layout…

Groschopp Inc. recently launched a mobile-friendly website that focuses on making the search for a motor or gearmotor simple for the user. The website, www.groschopp.com, adds a new motor search tool that enables users to easily maneuver through Groschopp products. “Motor manufacturing websites can be overwhelming to use because of the complex navigation options. Our…

In packaging, the demand for smaller, lighter, reliable and energy-efficient power transmission components is constant. A new entrant into the efficient power transmission market is the ie3 premium efficiency gearmotors, which offer increased efficiency over standard IE1 models throughout the speed range and initiate less mechanical stress, which directly translates into long-term energy savings. The…