When choosing a stepper motor, it is important to understand four torque characteristics: ■ Pull-out torque is the maximum torque that can be delivered without losing steps. It reaches its maximum at the lowest frequency or speed, and decreases as frequency increases. If the load on the stepping motor during rotation increases beyond the pull-out…
Fluid Power Design – Proper Uses of Hydraulic Hose in your Engineering Designs
Host: Larry Boulden, Senior Editor of Design World Magazine Interview with: Greg Nilsson & Dave Douglass of the Gates Corporation on the proper uses of hydraulic hose in OEM designs. Dave & Greg also discuss new products in the Gates Fluid Power catalog. CLICK HEREto learn more about Gates new Quick-Lok™ threadless connectors. CLICK HEREto…
Motor Drive Motion Control Basics
In this episode of Miles on Motion, Miles Budimir, Motion Control Tips Editor, covers the basics of the motor – drive connection and looks at drive profiles, torque, velocity, position and AC & DC motors in this quick tutorial.