Hungry for power?
January 1st 2007 In answer to demands for even more power, maxon motor is now offering a 300 watt EC 4-pole industrial motor in addition to its original 200 watt unit. maxon says both options will deliver tremendous torque at low speeds, without the need for a gearhead – and do so with quiet sophistication. Despite its 50% increase in power rating, the latest brushless DC model (part number 283150 in the maxon catalogue) comes in a surprisingly light, compact package. Its housing is 155 mm long, with a 45 mm square cross section, and of course the absence of a gearhead means further savings on size, weight and cost for designers who choose it. To give an idea of the new motor's performance: at 3580 rpm it will supply a constant torque of over 670 mNm; and its speed-torque gradient of 0.5 rpm/nNm is four times stronger than that of a comparable 2-pole unit. Ironless winding ensures excellent control. There is also minimal vibration. More articles from Maxon Europe Ltd.: | 
