Most known for their versatility, electric motors have revolutionised the way we view the core definition of power, qualifying it as effective energy expenditure concerning work done over time. Among ...

Selecting a motor for a specific application can be a challenging task. Many factors must be considered, including the application’s required voltage, maximum current and diameter, speed, efficiency, ...

The DIP26-08, DIP30-11 and DIP38-13 frameless brushless DC motors from BEI Kimco support peak torque loads ranging from 85 oz-in to 531 oz-in within the compact frame sizes of 2.6, 3.0 and 3.8 inch ...

Torque motors are also called "frameless" motors. They don't have housings, bearings, or feedback devices. In this sense the motor is a kit and meant to be part of the machine structure. Torque motors ...

There are many drive technologies and solutions available that are generally suitable in cases where a central opening is needed. In practical use, however, each has its own disadvantages. With hybrid ...

When you hear the term continuous torque, you may not realize just how crucial a role it plays in keeping operations running smoothly, creating a steady and reliable force for seamless operation of ...

Stepper motors are increasingly important for positioning tasks in automated systems due to their compact size, cost ...

Proper motor, motion control, and automation technology benefits from standard units with easy interconnectivity, scalable design for right-priced solutions, and software with smart wizards and ...

Precision automation systems and instrumentation equipment manufacturers depend on motion components in applications from micro-mechanical assembly to optical scanning. PI offers a wide range of ...

In a recent article, I wrote about step-motor system performance emphasizing key concepts that all engineers need to understand about this widely-used electro-magnetic-mechanical digital actuator. As ...