Spotlight

Plug-in minidrive
A pluggable intelligent minidrive has been designed for motion-control applications where space is critical. Measuring 67 × 43 × 20 mm and weighing 27 g, the PIM3605 drive from Technosoft can be used with brushless, dc, linear or step motors that generate up to 180 W of continuous power and 600 W of peak power. The drive can run complex motion operations without the use of an external controller. Movement sequences can be programmed directly on the drive.
Technosoft SA
Bevaix, Switzerland  +41 32 732 5500
www.technosoftmotion.com

Flat motor
Measuring 10 mm in diameter by 12.5 mm in length, a flat motor from maxon motor AG offers high nominal torque of 0.83 mN∙m maximum and stall torque up to 1.29 mN∙m. The outer diameter of the EC 9.2 flat motor includes a cover that protects against contact and serves as a mounting aid during installation of the motor. The motor is suited for use as a drive for space-restricted medical technology applications. The product is available with or without Hall sensors.
maxon motor AG
Sachseln, Switzerland  +41 41 666 1500
www.maxonmotor.com

Lead-screw assemblies
Haydon Motion Europe offers lead-screw assemblies for applications such as miniature pumps and dispensing systems, microactuators and laser systems. Comprised of small-
diameter lead screws and patented nuts, the Kerk Mini assemblies are engineered to withstand millions of inches of travel without requiring external lubrication or maintenance. They are offered in antibacklash and general-purpose lead screw configurations.
Haydon Motion Europe
Coueron, France  +33 2 4092 8751
www.haydonkerk.com

Micro-stepping motors
Micro-stepping motors with onboard drive electronics from Baldor UK Ltd are suited for a variety of medical device applications. The motors’ design is said to reduce potential problems from electrical noise. The DSM series offers three choices of frame size and three motor lengths, resulting in an overall choice of nine torque ratings, which span 22.6 to 749 N∙cm. The motors are available with size 17, 23 or 34 NEMA frames.
Baldor UK Ltd
Bristol, UK  +44 1454 850 000
www.baldor.co.uk

De-clutch gearbox
Specialist dc gear-motor supplier Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd has developed a gearbox with de-clutch capability. The GB12 gearbox is supplied with a choice of nine standard dc commutated permanent-magnet motors. Housed in a lightweight aluminium housing, the gearbox is offered with a two-year warranty on parts. Maximum continuous torque of the gearbox is 45 N∙m. The firm’s team of engineers can develop custom versions of the gearbox and other motion-control products.
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Bournemouth, UK  +44 1202 512 575
www.parvalux.co.uk

Brushless dc motors
Measuring 32 mm diam and 11.7 mm long, brushless nuvoDisc motors are suited for space-constrained applications such as portable respirators. The motors’ design and the use of ball bearings minimise wear. Delta Line’s high-speed slotless design eliminates cogging to provide smooth operation. A slotted design is available for applications that require detent torque. The motors can generate speeds up to 50 000 rpm and offer mechanical power output up to 30 W.
Delta Line srl
Basiglio, Italy  +39 0 292 276 400
www.delta-line.it

Servomotors
Brushless servomotors offered by Ametek Technical & Industrial Products come in a variety of configurations to accommodate a range of design envelopes. The AB23000, AB34000 and AB48000 servomotor models are available in NEMA sizes 23, 34 and 56. The servomotors provide continuous stall torque ranging from 0.42 to 12.88 N∙m and peak torque from 1.28 to 38.3 N∙m, depending on the model that is selected.
Ametek Technical & Industrial Products
Kent, OH, USA  +1 215 256 6601
www.ametektechnicalproducts.com

Brush dc motors
High-power-density 22-N brush dc Athlonix motors deliver a maximum continuous torque of 16.5 mN∙m at an input speed of approximately 6400 rpm. The Portescap design eliminates cogging to provide high output, speed and acceleration. Available in five winding types in the 3- to 48-V range, the motors can be used to power the movement of sample assays and extraction of fluids for lab analysis and to assist in fluid dispensing through pipettes.
Portescap
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland 
+41 32 925 6111
www.portescap.com