Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000M integrated drive motor

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000M integrated drive motor combines servo drive and motor technologies in a compact, on-machine package, using the MP-Series food-grade servo motor and Kinetix 6000 multi-axis servo drive technologies.

Moving servo drives out of the control enclosure and onto the machine delivers significant space savings, while reducing cabling. The integrated drive-motor system is claimed to reduce panel space required by up to 60% for a typical 8-axis system. Additionally, the number of cables exiting the control enclosure is reduced by as much as 75% because a hybrid/network cable daisy chain replaces the individual power and feedback cables.

The drive-motor is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Kinetix 6000 and Kinetix 6200 multi-axis servo-drive systems and features an integrated drive-motor power interface module that mounts directly to a standard Kinetix 6000 power rail. The mounting flange and shaft dimensions of the integrated drive-motor units are identical to the MP-Series motors of the same frame size, minimising the mechanical changes needed to use integrated drive-motor technology.

The system is suitable for applications such as packaging, converting, print and web machines. It meets the needs of food and beverage packaging and handling applications by offering features geared for the industry, including enhanced sealing techniques, corrosion-resistant materials and coating appropriate for food environments.

The drive motor is available in three different frame sizes, offering optional holding breaks and SIL2/PLd safe torque-off functionality.