Capacitor AC Motor: How to Optimize Performance and Lifespan!

Everything you need to know about the function, selection, and maintenance of capacitors in AC motors. What is the main function of the capacitor in an alternating current motor? The capacitor in a capacitor AC motor creates a phase shift between the main and auxiliary winding. This phase shift is crucial for the starting torque […]
Whisper-Quiet Precision: Servomotors with Low Cogging Torque for Your Application

Discover how ATEK Drive Solutions enables stutter-free positioning and maximum running smoothness with innovative servo motors. What is meant by cogging torque (detent torque) in servo motors? Cogging torque, also known as detent torque, is a unwanted stuttering of the motor when it is in a powered-off state. It arises from the magnetic interaction between […]
Brushless Servo Motors: Your Key to Precision in Robotics Control

Discover how ATEK Drive Solutions optimizes your robotics applications with state-of-the-art drive technology. What distinguishes a brushless servo motor from conventional motors in robotics? Brushless servo motors (BLDC) offer compared to conventional motors a higher precision, increased efficiency and a longer lifespan, as they operate without wear-prone brushes. This results in less maintenance und improved […]
Revolution in Drive Technology: How Automation is Changing Your Industry

Discover the latest trends and solutions for increased efficiency and competitiveness in industrial automation. What does ATEK mean by “Branch Automation” in industrial drive technology? At ATEK, we understand “Branch Automation” as the integration of intelligent technologies to optimize the entire industrial drive train. This includes automated production lines, precise machine control, and efficiency-enhancing systems […]
230V Motor with Speed Control: How to Find the Perfect Solution!

Expert knowledge for mechanical engineering and drive technology: selection, control, and innovative solutions from ATEK. Which types of 230V motors are suitable for speed control and which are not? For speed control, especially suitable are capacitor motors using frequency converters und universal motors (brush motors), which are often controlled via voltage changes or special controllers. […]
Servo Propeller Adjustment Mechanism: Maximum Performance through Professional Maintenance

This is how you ensure the reliability and efficiency of your drive systems Why is the regular maintenance of servo adjustment mechanisms, as used in servo propellers, critical for industrial precision applications decisive? Regular servo propeller adjustment mechanism maintenance and the upkeep of comparable industrial systems ensures highest precision, prevents costly breakdowns und maximizes system […]
Linear Motors for Portal Axes: Revolutionize Your Assembly Line!

Precise, fast and efficient: The advantages of linear motors in modern production facilities. What crucial advantages do linear motors offer for portal axes in assembly lines compared to conventional drives? Linear motors enable higher speeds and accelerations, a superior precision and repeat accuracy as well as a lower wear, as fewer mechanical transmission elements are […]
Star-Delta Motor: How to Avoid Inrush Current Peaks and Motor Damage!

Everything manufacturing companies need to know about the star-delta starter – from correct configuration to troubleshooting. When is a motor switched to star and when to delta in the star-delta starting process? Ein star delta motor always starts first in star connection, to reduce the starting current. After reaching about 80-90% of the rated speed […]
Electric Motor: The Drive Force for Your Industry – Innovations & Solutions from ATEK

From gear motors to servo motors: Everything you need to know about electric motors in modern drive technology. What are the differences between AC and DC motors for industrial applications? AC motors (alternating current), especially three-phase asynchronous motors, are robust and considered the industrial standard for many drive tasks. DC motors (direct current) often provide […]
No More Downtime! On-Site Support for Your Drive Technology – Maximum Availability, Minimum Downtime

ATEK Drive Solutions: Your partner for fast assistance, expert advice, and tailored solutions directly at your site. Why is professional on-site support for my drive technology so important? Professional on-site support for your drive technology is crucial to minimize unexpected machine downtimes, which often incur high costs. It ensures the maximum operational readiness of your […]