The popularity of micro linear actuators has been steadily increasing, driven by the need to increase productivity in confined spaces. To help meet the demand of the miniaturization trend, Oriental Motor has developed a compact linear actuator that can be attached to an off-the-shelf stepper motor.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, Application Examples, New Product Introductions, Medical
An end effector, such as an electric gripper, is an essential part of industrial robots. More importantly, using the right gripper for the load being transferred prevents damage while improving automation efficiency. In this article, we share how one system integrator has successfully adopted an electric gripper for one of their articulated robots.
Topics: Robotics, Absolute Positioning, Alphastep Hybrid Control, Linear Actuators, VIDEOS, Application Examples, Medical, Food & Packaging, Case Studies
This article highlights the advantages of brushless motors and stepper motors for driving a peristaltic pump, which is among the most common motor applications in medical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostic equipment.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Pumps, Application Examples, Medical
What motors do you use for pumps? For variable speed pump applications that typically use 3-phase AC induction motors with variable frequency drives (VFDs), there is another type of motor that can transfer fluids more consistently and help reduce footprint.
Topics: AC Motors, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Pumps, Application Examples, Medical
Robotic grippers are typically used to grip parts for transport. The driving force behind a gripper can be pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric. Which type is best for gripping?
Topics: Torque Limit (Push Motion, Tension Control), Robotics, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Application Examples, Medical, Grip Conveyors
There are a variety of ways to synchronize the speed of multiple motors. In this blog post, we will explain another advantage of using brushless motors systems, which is its ability to set speeds accurately and be able to synchronize speeds on multiple axes easily . Brushless motors utilize built-in hall-effect sensors to regulate speed. Even if the load, input voltage, or temperature fluctuates, the speed regulation will always be under +/-0.2% or better.
Topics: AC Motors, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Washdown, Application Examples, Medical, Food & Packaging, Grip Conveyors, Conveyors
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. If we just look at the motors, brushless motors are much more power efficient than AC induction motors. This means a smaller brushless motor can do the work of a bigger AC motor. With recent trends in efficiency, brushless motors should be considered during the motor selection process for new designs.
Topics: AC Motors, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Washdown, Application Examples, Medical, Food & Packaging, Grip Conveyors, Conveyors
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