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Stepper and Servo Drives, Motors, Controls
News Release from: Festo | Subject: Two-phase stepper motors
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 May 2004
Shrinking size and price for steppers
A new range of two-phase stepper motors from Festo delivers reduced size and greater performance over the company's existing products - at savings up to 50% in price.
A new range of two-phase stepper motors from Festo delivers reduced size and greater performance over the company's existing products - at savings up to 50% in price Unique to the new range is a combination of linear axis and motor drive package that is precommissioned and selectable straight from the standard Festo product catalogue
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Furthering the development of its integrated handling and positioning range, The new stepper motor series features three sizes for low cost positioning of toothed belt or spindle axis systems offering holding torque from 0.34 to 6.47Nm, stepper angular rotation of 1.8 degrees and with some including options for 4:1 planetary gearing.
The unique Festo-configured and tested stepper drive solution means that users only need make connections with standard cable sets using simple multipin plugs.
The unit features easy DIN rail clip-on mounting and a simple manual override with a step forward/reverse pushbutton control.
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In terms of dimensions, the company's new stepper drive is just one-third the size of the existing Festo module.
Despite its compact proportions, the performance of the single drive now covers the entire range of Festo stepper motors, comprising eight models in all, and will drive both 24 and 48V systems.
In addition, Festo has introduced two motor models that feature integrated drives.
All motors in the range are available with or without brake, and the largest device can also be specified with its planetary gearbox.
And all are maintenance-free due to inherent lifetime lubrication.
The target market for the new range is predominantly handling and positioning.
Applications include dynamic checking, stacking, sorting and palletising, pick and place, plus tasks that require a high degree of positional change.
Key benefits for motor users are the fast and simple commissioning process, easy activation by a higher-level controller (eg Festo SPC 200 or IPC with pulse/directional interface), design harmonised and operation optimised with Festo electrical positioning axes, and massive cost savings of up to 50%.
"Stepper motors are frequently deployed in the automotive market as they are highly cost-effective compared to servomotors", explains Thomas Hackel, Worldwide Product Manager for Festo.
"Despite technology convergence as servos get smaller, the future for steppers motors remains bright as torque levels rise.
The new two-phase motor range from Festo completes our cost-effective offering", he adds. Request a free brochure from Festo ...
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