Micromotors For Robotics And Automation

Automation and robotics

Micromotors play a crucial role in robotics and automation applications due to their compact size, precision and efficiency. Their lightweight nature is key where larger, heavier motors can restrict movement and power.

Micromotors for industrial automation systems

No industrial facility can exist without automation. Whether it’s a laboratory that requires automated liquid dispensing, or the precise application of adhesives and lubricants in mechanical engineering environments, DC micromotors are a suitable choice for the essential power, control and consistent reliability needed for industrial automation systems.

Specific applications include:

CNC machines
Electrical grippers
Conveyor systems
SMT assembly machines

Motors for robotics

When you think of automation, robotics often falls top of the list. However, the design of robotic parts can be complex, and poses challenges with balancing speed, accuracy and power with size and weight. Here, small DC motors offer the ideal solution.

From robots supporting healthcare workers and inspection robots on conveyor belts, to grippers picking and packing in a warehouse, robots are increasingly finding their place in a range of scenarios.

Inspection robots can be found in many industrial applications including in manufacturing and offshore infrastructure, which rely on the robots to gather data and accurately evaluate scenarios that may be unsafe for humans to access.

DC micromotors are also essential to the functionality and performance of ROVs such as drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and underwater vehicles, where they are used for propulsion, stabilisation and control of various components, such as cameras and sensors.

Choosing your small DC motor

FAULHABER SR

FAULHABER’s DC motors are renowned for being highly compact. Most models include integrated high-resolution encoders, making them suitable for applications that require precise positioning and speed control, as found in robotics and automation systems.

The FAULHABER SR series is ideal because of its small size, low contact resistance and a clean, low-noise commutation signal. This makes it perfect for battery-operated applications where conserving current is crucial.

FAULHABER BXT

For applications with strict size requirements in one axis, FAULHABER’s BXT flat motor series features innovative winding technology. This allows it to offer torques of up to 134 millinewton metres with a maximum diameter of 42 millimetres and a length of just 22 millimetres.

The iron-core motors with 14 high-performance rare earth magnets on the rotor and 12 teeth on the stator are just 14 mm, 16 mm and 21 mm long, making them suitable for applications that require a short drive solution with high torque.

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