MAXON Motor says the new brushless direct current motor EC 40 is characterised in particular by two things; high quality materials and superb technical data.
In respect to materials, the motor features a neodymium permanent magnet, stainless steel housing and welded flanges. It has flat speed/torque gradient about 3.6 rpm/mNm, mechanical time constant 2.1ms, permissible speed 18‘000rpm and a reported efficiency of 89%.
The EC 40 can be combined with a multitude of components, such as encoders or gears. According to the company, a wide range of compatible controllers from 1-quadrant and 4-quadrant servo amplifiers to programmable positioning controllers make the EC 40 a multi-talented high-power unit.