Choosing the Best Advanced Precision Motor for Robotics and Automation

The latest frameless and brushless DC motors come in multiple configurations—the best to fit specific application spaces. The more torque you can pack into a space may not be as important as precision or other performance capacities not directly related to force. In harsh environments like oil and gas applications, motors need to perform at up to 205°C and 30,000 PSI, while handling shocks in excess of 1000g and vibration of 25g RMS.

Factory environments can be quite harsh in ways not involving shake, rattle, and roll. Often, there is a working fluid, secondary moisture, or a downright wet environment. Motors used in these environments must be able to run efficiently enough to be packaged sufficiently to resist solvents, corrosives, or other potentially toxic and hazardous environments. If a motor overheats because it can’t dump all the heat it produces, you are in serious trouble.

The spread of advanced automation technology in manufacturing is rapidly advancing, with facilities both old and new implementing the latest in smart manufacturing and intelligent robotic systems. The need for precise motion control is driven by many demands now placed on the line, from moving products around on the manufacturing floor to a variety of work stations to the logistics of moving the finished product through a facility. Having the proper motion solution can greatly reduce this pressure for the designer.

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