Are you using motors for a start/stop conveyor or similar application? While AC motors are a common choice for conveyors, there is a unique speed control motor solution available that could improve stop accuracy as well as reduce footprint and cost of machine designs.
Welcome to Oriental Motor's "Engineering Notes" Blog:
Products and technology are only valuable when coupled with skilled people and services to support them. Since 1978, ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. has been building a service and support system to better serve customers. It is our goal to provide the best product and service from the design phase, through the sale and beyond.
Our blog will feature:
- Introduction to new products and technologies
- Motion control basics and application examples
- Tips for motor selection, programming, and troubleshooting
Topics: AC Motors, Stepper Motors, Speed Control, VIDEOS, Application Examples, Conveyors, Incremental Positioning, Factory Automation
Designing Smaller and Lighter Conveyors With Brushless Motors
With the growing popularity of efficient brushless motors, replacing AC motors with these motors brings several advantages. In this blog post, we will uncover one of the advantages that can benefit lighter and compact equipment designs.
Topics: AC Motors, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Washdown, Application Examples, Medical, Food & Packaging, Grip Conveyors, Conveyors, Factory Automation
Minimize Conveyor Footprint with Right Angle Brushless Gear Motors
Parallel shaft AC gear motors are the standard configuration in the industry. However, right angle brushless gear motors are gaining popularity for their ability to minimize the footprint of a machine, such as a conveyor.
Topics: AC Motors, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Gearheads, Application Examples, Medical, Food & Packaging, Conveyors, Factory Automation