Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.
Taunton, MA 02780
Spindle Drive converts rotary motion into axial motion.
Available with 9 different brushed or brushless DC motors, 16 mm Model GP16 comes in metric M6 spindle with self-locking function or 5 mm ball screw with no self-locking feature. Central component is an axial bearing which must withstand tractive and compressive forces of spindle. For planetary gearhead, 14 reduction ratios are available, from 4.4-850:1. Depending on reduction ratio and type of...
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Digital Amplifier Module controls brushless DC motor speed.
Designed for controlling brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 250 W, DEC module 50/5 controller features operating voltage of up to 50 Vdc and output current of 5 A in continuous operation. Amplifier offers large number of I/O, including enable, speed ranges, speed monitor, direction of rotation presetting, current limiting, and operating status. Measuring 3 x 4 cm, OEM module integrates...
Read More »Motor Positioning Controller offers various operating modes.
Model EPOS2 70/10 drives DC brush motors with encoders or brushless EC motors with Hall sensors and encoders, from 5-700 W power. It includes Step/Direction Mode for motor movement, Master Encoder Mode for use in electronic gearing applications, and Interpolated Position Mode for synchronously running path specified by interpolating points. Regulation Tuning helps adjust current, velocity, or...
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Miniaturized Inductive Encoder measures only 6 mm in diameter.
Developed for use with micromotors, MILE encoder delivers 64 pulses at up to 120,000 rpm, and has 3 channels, line driver, and integrated commutation outputs. Typical applications include medical technology, robotics and industrial applications in harsh environments. Encoder is also available in combination with EC6 brushless DC motor, extending length of combination by only 1 mm.
Read More »Digital Amplifier Module permits multifunctional operation.
Miniaturized DEC Module 24/2 is digital 1-quadrant amplifier with speed controller for brushless EC motors with Hall Sensors up to 48 W and surface area measuring less than 5 cm-². It has supply voltage range of 8-24 Vdc (alternatively 5 Vdc) and continuous output current of 2 A. Designed for maximum motor speed of 80,000 rpm, amplifier has 2 connector arrays arranged in 2.54 mm pattern for...
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Sterilizable Motors can be used with or without gearheads.
Designed for high speed medical applications of up to 90,000 rpm, EC Size 5 and EC 13 drives feature low-noise and low-vibration operation. Size 5 motor and gearhead measures -½ in. OD, with shaft of 0.125 in., and motor has servo mount. EC13/GP13 version has 13 mm OD, 3 mm shaft, and flange mount with 3 face side threads. Both models offer sterilizability of 500 autoclave cycles (typ) and are...
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OEM Motor Drive provides positioning control.
Measuring 54 x 28 x 9 mm, Model EPOS2 36/2 controls brush DC motors as well as brushless EC motors, and is suited for single-axis and multiple-axis applications of miniature size. Plug-in module can be operated as speed controller or current controller in addition to position controller. Providing 36 V, 2 Amp operation, drive is designed to command and control within CANopen network, but can also...
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Coaxial-Drive Planetary Gearhead offers low-noise operation.
Featuring OD of 32 mm, Koaxdrive KD 32 combines worm and planetary gearing, with worm-formed motor pinion driving 3 offset planetary wheels interlocking with internal gear. Plastic planetary wheels allow for minimized noise and coupling element is assembled on motor side so shaft is not subjected to axial load. Many reduction ratios are available in 11:1 to 1091:1 range and gearhead provides...
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DC Motor weighs less than 4 grams.
Measuring 8 mm in diameter and 16 mm in length, Model RE 8 features pencil-thin ceramic shaft that measures 0.8 mm in diameter and turns into 2 sleeve bearings. Precious metal brushes ensure constant and low contact resistance between brushes and commutator, even after pro-longed standstill. With ironless winding, motor is suitable for network-independent applications, such as lasers, leveling...
Read More »Brushless DC Motor achieves high torque at slow speeds.
Available in 2 lengths, EC-powermax 22 has operating range of 90-120 W and can be combined with 32 mm planetary gearheads using Maxon's modular system. Rotor is comprised of 2 pole pairs and fitted with magnetic material. For electronic commutation, magnetic field is sensed through Hall sensors, and rotor position detected. Product has no detent because of grooveless stator, optimizing control...
Read More »maxon and ANYbotics Enter into a Strategic Partnership
Drive specialist maxon, renowned for its Mars motors, is joining forces with the robotics startup ANYbotics and will in future supply the drive systems of the autonomous ANYmal inspection robot. The robot will soon be marketed in large quantities. This cooperation will also benefit maxon, since ANYbotics provides important robotics know-how and is currently the most successful young company in...
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Spindle Drive converts rotary motion into axial motion.
Available with 9 different brushed or brushless DC motors, 16 mm Model GP16 comes in metric M6 spindle with self-locking function or 5 mm ball screw with no self-locking feature. Central component is an axial bearing which must withstand tractive and compressive forces of spindle. For planetary gearhead, 14 reduction ratios are available, from 4.4-850:1. Depending on reduction ratio and type of...
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Digital Amplifier Module controls brushless DC motor speed.
Designed for controlling brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 250 W, DEC module 50/5 controller features operating voltage of up to 50 Vdc and output current of 5 A in continuous operation. Amplifier offers large number of I/O, including enable, speed ranges, speed monitor, direction of rotation presetting, current limiting, and operating status. Measuring 3 x 4 cm, OEM module integrates...
Read More »Motor Positioning Controller offers various operating modes.
Model EPOS2 70/10 drives DC brush motors with encoders or brushless EC motors with Hall sensors and encoders, from 5-700 W power. It includes Step/Direction Mode for motor movement, Master Encoder Mode for use in electronic gearing applications, and Interpolated Position Mode for synchronously running path specified by interpolating points. Regulation Tuning helps adjust current, velocity, or...
Read More »
Miniaturized Inductive Encoder measures only 6 mm in diameter.
Developed for use with micromotors, MILE encoder delivers 64 pulses at up to 120,000 rpm, and has 3 channels, line driver, and integrated commutation outputs. Typical applications include medical technology, robotics and industrial applications in harsh environments. Encoder is also available in combination with EC6 brushless DC motor, extending length of combination by only 1 mm.
Read More »Digital Amplifier Module permits multifunctional operation.
Miniaturized DEC Module 24/2 is digital 1-quadrant amplifier with speed controller for brushless EC motors with Hall Sensors up to 48 W and surface area measuring less than 5 cm-². It has supply voltage range of 8-24 Vdc (alternatively 5 Vdc) and continuous output current of 2 A. Designed for maximum motor speed of 80,000 rpm, amplifier has 2 connector arrays arranged in 2.54 mm pattern for...
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Sterilizable Motors can be used with or without gearheads.
Designed for high speed medical applications of up to 90,000 rpm, EC Size 5 and EC 13 drives feature low-noise and low-vibration operation. Size 5 motor and gearhead measures -½ in. OD, with shaft of 0.125 in., and motor has servo mount. EC13/GP13 version has 13 mm OD, 3 mm shaft, and flange mount with 3 face side threads. Both models offer sterilizability of 500 autoclave cycles (typ) and are...
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OEM Motor Drive provides positioning control.
Measuring 54 x 28 x 9 mm, Model EPOS2 36/2 controls brush DC motors as well as brushless EC motors, and is suited for single-axis and multiple-axis applications of miniature size. Plug-in module can be operated as speed controller or current controller in addition to position controller. Providing 36 V, 2 Amp operation, drive is designed to command and control within CANopen network, but can also...
Read More »
Coaxial-Drive Planetary Gearhead offers low-noise operation.
Featuring OD of 32 mm, Koaxdrive KD 32 combines worm and planetary gearing, with worm-formed motor pinion driving 3 offset planetary wheels interlocking with internal gear. Plastic planetary wheels allow for minimized noise and coupling element is assembled on motor side so shaft is not subjected to axial load. Many reduction ratios are available in 11:1 to 1091:1 range and gearhead provides...
Read More »Maxon Medical Receives ISO 13485 Certification
The drive specialist has met the requirements of a key medical standard and is strengthening its business in microdrives for the medical industry. maxon motor's maxon medical business unit, which supplies high-precision microdrives smaller than 10 mm diameters for the medical technology sector, received certification under the ISO 13485 medical standard, confirming the high reliability and safety...
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