What type of motion does the application need?
Primary motion requirement Linear positioning Guided linear positioning / supported load Rotary motion Gripping / clamping Short stroke, high response motion Not sure
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Compact package High force / torque High speed Fine resolution High positional accuracy Low backlash Long life Low noise / vibration Cost-sensitive Harsh environment
Application details
Mechanical fit
Mounting / integration style Standard motor mounting Hollow shaft required Frameless integration into housing Integrated joint / actuator Unknown Holding torque needed? No Yes Unknown Mechanical shock or vibration? No Yes Unknown
Moves / cycles per minute Hours per day Days per week
Required service life Unknown Prototype / proof of concept Standard equipment life High cycle production use Critical long-life application
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Control, performance, and environment
Required linear resolution Unknown / not specified Coarse, > 0.1 mm per step Standard, 0.01 to 0.1 mm per step Fine, 0.001 to 0.01 mm per step Ultra-fine, < 0.001 mm per step Required positional accuracy Unknown Loose, > ±0.25 mm Moderate, ±0.10 to ±0.25 mm Tight, ±0.025 to ±0.10 mm Very tight, < ±0.025 mm Required repeatability Unknown Loose, > ±0.1 mm Moderate, ±0.05 to ±0.1 mm Tight, ±0.01 to ±0.05 mm Very tight, < ±0.01 mm
Backlash sensitivity Low Medium High Unknown Feedback required? No feedback required Encoder preferred/required Closed-loop positioning required Unknown
Rotary positioning accuracy Unknown Loose positioning Moderate indexing accuracy Tight indexing accuracy Servo-level control required Feedback required? No feedback required Encoder preferred/required Closed-loop control required Unknown Smoothness / cogging sensitivity Low Medium High, low vibration needed Unknown
Available voltage Unknown 12 VDC 24 VDC 48 VDC Other Driver / controller Unknown / not selected Existing driver must be used Open to recommended driver Integrated driver preferred Ambient temperature Standard room / machine environment Below -20°C Above 55°C Wide temperature swing Unknown
Contamination / particles are a concern Moisture, dust, or ingress exposure Noise or vibration-sensitive application Coating, sealing, or special material may be needed
