maxon motor gearhead, DC motor and encoder combination

Higher levels of torque and position capability are now possible with the development of adaptive hardware for maxon low-profile brushless DC motors and harmonic planetary gearheads.

Combining a brushless DC 70 W 24 V motor, a 2048 counts/turn internally integrated encoder and a harmonic, lightweight, low-profile zero backlash gearhead, maxon motor has produced an assembly that increases the torque and reduces the size compared to previous solutions using planetary gearbox technology.

The output capability is 19 Nm repeated and 31 Nm intermittently, for a combination just 55 mm in diameter and 59 mm long for all three components. Having an internal encoder and a zero backlash gear makes the unit suitable for robotic joint and positioning applications in industrial automation, process control and also for precision laboratory and scientific equipment.