Motion control solutions by machine and requirement
Specify motion for indexing tables, presses, gimbals, laboratory equipment, pick-and-place machines and mobile robots.
Start with the component you need or the job the machine must perform. Each guide explains what information helps establish a suitable selection and a meaningful quotation.
Motors and drives for AGV and AMR traction
A traction selection needs wheel torque and speed across the vehicle duty. Battery limits, regeneration, gearing, holding and steering arrangements also matter.
Explore the requirement →48V EtherCAT servo drive selection
A nominal 48V supply and an EtherCAT label define only part of the enquiry. Establish voltage extremes, power flow, control modes and exact motor compatibility.
Explore the requirement →Compact low-backlash gearbox selection
Small size and low backlash are useful only if torque, stiffness, life and installation requirements are also satisfied. Evaluate the complete motor-gearbox-load assembly.
Explore the requirement →Electric actuators for presses and assembly
An electric press needs a force-versus-position and time description. Peak thrust alone does not size the actuator, motor, structure or control system.
Explore the requirement →Motors, encoders and slip rings for gimbals
Smooth low-speed motion, payload balance, disturbance rejection and cable routing can matter more than a headline peak torque figure.
Explore the requirement →Hollow-shaft absolute encoder selection
A usable bore, a high bit count and an absolute position output do not by themselves establish a suitable encoder. Check the installed mechanical and electrical arrangement.
Explore the requirement →Precision motion for laboratory positioning
A laboratory positioning requirement should specify the result at the sample or tool. Resolution, repeatability and absolute accuracy are different requirements.
Explore the requirement →Motion components for pick-and-place machines
A pick-and-place cycle includes gripping, travel, settling and release. The motor and mechanics must be sized for the actual profile and changing axis loads.
Explore the requirement →Servo motion for rotary indexing tables
Indexing performance depends on the complete move and settle cycle. Table diameter or payload alone cannot establish motor torque or gearbox suitability.
Explore the requirement →Motors and drives for web winding and tension control
A winding axis changes as roll diameter and inertia change. Evaluate the start and end of the roll, acceleration, tension requirements and energy flow.
Explore the requirement →UK engineering team · Product sourcing · Supply support
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Send your part number or describe what the machine needs to do. We connect your requirement with experienced UK engineering and procurement support to help you get the right products, pricing and supply options. Your matched provider can take the enquiry through quotation and ordering to delivery and after-sales support.
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From your enquiry to products, delivery and support
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