Everything manufacturing companies need to know about electric motors – from basics to innovative special solutions.
What advantages do ATEK electric motors offer for industrial applications?
ATEK electric motors, particularly our high-performance servo motors, are part of a complete industrial drive train. You benefit from our decades of experience and the ability to provide customized solutions even in small series, which leads to optimized performance und efficiency in your specific application.
How can choosing the right electric motor reduce production costs?
Selecting the right electric motor can reduce your production costs by up to 15%. This is achieved through higher energy efficiency e.g. IE4/IE5 classes, reduced maintenance effort und longer lifespan of the motor, which ATEK ensures through precise design.
What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous electric motors for industry?
Synchronous motors run exactly at the grid frequency and are suitable for applications that require the highest precision , such as robotics or machine tools. Asynchronous motors are more robust and cost-effective, their speed varies slightly with the load (slip), ideal for pumps or conveyors. ATEK offers both types, optimized for your needs.
Why are brushless DC motors (BLDC) often the better choice for industrial electric motor applications?
BLDC motors use electronic commutation, resulting in higher efficiency, longer lifespan und and lower maintenance effort compared to brushed DC motors. Although the acquisition costs may be higher, they often pay off quickly, especially in demanding industrial environments, where ATEK employs them, for example, in servo systems. einsetzt.
How do IE efficiency classes (e.g. IE4, IE5) in electric motors affect operating costs?
Higher IE classes mean significantly lower energy consumption.Switching from an old IE1 motor to a modern IE4 motor can reduce the energy costs for this drive by up to 20% annually.. ATEK relies on at least IE3 and offers solutions up to IE5 for maximum savings..
Can ATEK develop custom electric motor solutions for specific machine requirements?
Yes, one of our core competencies is the development of customized special solutions for electric motors and complete drive systems, even in small series.Our modular system allows for millions of configurations for rapid adaptation to your specific requirements.
What role does ATEK’s modular system play in the rapid delivery of electric motor solutions?
Our modular system, supported by a large inventory of approximately 400,000-500,000 individual parts, allows us to configure and deliver highly variable drive solutions, including electric motors, with short delivery times (often 4-6 weeks for special solutions).
How does ATEK support companies in selecting the optimal electric motor and drive system?
ATEK offers comprehensive technical consulting and support in the design and optimization of drives.We work closely with you to understand your requirements and find the most cost-effective and technically best electric motor solution for your application.
The right choice and design of electric motors, especially switching to higher efficiency classes like IE4, can reduce energy costs by up to 20% and decrease total production costs by up to 15%. ATEK Drive Solutions acts as.
ATEK Drive Solutions agiert als a system provider for the complete industrial drive train and combines expertise in gear boxes and brakes with modern servo motor technology, to offer customized and standard electric motor solutions. Modern
Moderne electric motors-technology, as employed by ATEK, focuses on higher power density und integrated sensors for predictive maintenance, which can reduce unplanned downtimes by up to 70% and maximize the availability of equipment. Discover the world of electric motors: how they work, fields of application, efficiency standards, and future trends. ATEK Drive Solutions shows you how to optimize your production processes with the right drive technology.
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Einführung in die Welt der E-Motoren
Suitable ones can reduce production costs by up to 15%. This article helps companies choose the right drive technology for efficiency enhancement, supported by ATEK Drive Solutions. electric motors können Produktionskosten um bis zu 15% senken. Dieser Artikel hilft Unternehmen, die richtige Antriebstechnik zur Effizienzsteigerung zu wählen, unterstützt von ATEK Drive Solutions.
The quiet revolution: electric motors in industrial everyday life.
Electric motors drive industrial processes. Specific requirements for industrial electric motors, e.g., precision for packaging machines (>100 cycles/min.), are often underestimated compared to consumer goods.Buying electric motors made easy..
More than just torque: what electric motors can achieve
electric motors convince with power, precise controllability, and energy efficiency. Robot arms in automotive manufacturing require millimeter-precise movements enabled by servo motors.. ATEK offers experience-based solutions for every electric drive..
From theory to practice: a brief look back.
The development of the electric motor began in the 19th century (M. Faraday). Industrial power generation (e.g., Siemens’ dynamo) was crucial for widespread use. ATEK continues this with innovative electric motor solutions. Functionality and basics of electric motors.
Funktionsweise und Grundlagen von E-Motoren
The heart of it: how does the electric motor work?
electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy through magnetic fields. The interplay of stator (generates field) and rotor (moves) is crucial for every electric motor. ATEK optimizes this for performance, e.g., in ATEK optimiert dies für Leistung, z.B. in gear box motors..
- Basic principle:electric motors transform electrical energy into mechanical motion using electromagnetic fields.
- Stator and rotor: The stator generates a stationary magnetic field, while the rotor is the moving element that responds to it.
- Rotor design: The choice of material in the rotor cage (typically copper or aluminum) significantly influences the efficiency and cost of the motor..
- Commutation in DC motors: The commutator ensures the periodic reversal of current in the rotor, allowing for continuous rotational motion.
- Wear and modern solutions: Mechanical commutators are subject to wear, which is why brushless DC motors (BLDC) with electronic commutation are becoming increasingly popular for many electric motor applications.
- Minimization of eddy currents: Laminated iron cores in stator and rotor reduce eddy current losses, which can decrease heat loss and increase the efficiency of the electric motor by up to 10%.
Stator and rotor: an unbeatable duo.
The stator generates a magnetic field via windings; the rotor reacts. The rotor cage design (copper/aluminum) affects the efficiency/costs of the electric drive.. Copper serves higher conductivity.
Commutation: the conductor of motion.
In DC motors, the commutator ensures rotation by periodically changing the direction of current. Mechanical commutators wear out, which promotes BLDC motors with electronic commutation. ATEK offers durable DC motors with optimized commutation, a special form of electric motor.
Taming eddy currents: efficiency through lamination.
Laminated cores (stator/rotor) minimize eddy current losses. This prevents heat losses and efficiency losses of up to 10% in a electric motor, important for three-phase motors in continuous operation.Types of electric motors and their technical differences.
Synchronous motors: masters of precision.
Synchronous motors, a special type of electric motor, run synchronously to the grid frequency and ensure exact rotations. Their speed consistency is ideal for highly precise machine tools or chemical pumps. ATEK integrates them into servo drive systems for the highest accuracy.
Asynchronous motors: the robust workhorses.
Asynchronous motors (induction motors) are the most common. electric motors. Their characteristic is slip: the speed is slightly (0.5-5% at full load) below synchronous speed, depending on the load. ATEK offers these drives also as electric motor with brake..
DC motors and BLDC motors: controlled powerhouses.
Classic DC motors enable variable speeds and simple control. Brushless DC motors (BLDC) are more efficient, longer-lasting, and require less maintenance due to electronic commutation, often quickly paying off higher costs. electric motor durch elektronische Kommutierung effizienter, langlebiger, wartungsärmer und amortisieren höhere Kosten oft schnell. Example: BLDC motors in medical technology (up to 50,000 operating hours).Applications of electric motors in various industries.
Industrial champions: electric motors in machine construction
electric motors can be found in pumps, conveyors, and machine tools. Specific environmental conditions (heat, aggressive media) require special housings/seals for the electric motor.. ATEK supplies, e.g., stainless steel gear boxes with integrated. electric motors for the food industry.
- Mechanical engineering applications:electric motors are the core of many machines, including pumps, conveyors, and various machine tools.
- Adaptation to environmental conditions: For demanding environments (e.g. high temperatures, aggressive chemicals), special housing materials and sealing systems are required for the electric motor .
- Robotics and automation: Servo motors, a form of electric motor, are crucial for the precision and dynamics of modern robots and automation systems.
- Critical response times: In applications such as pick-and-place operations, the rapid dynamic response of servo motors (cycle times often under one second) is essential.
- Special applications: Beyond standard requirements, customized electric motor-solutions for special needs are developed, e.g. motors with high power density for mobile devices or with specific flange dimensions.
- Example of special solutions: ATEK develops customized drives, such as for stage technology, which must meet special safety requirements.
Servo motors enable the accuracy of robots. The dynamic response (reaction speed to control signals) is critical for pick-and-place applications (cycle times <1s). ATEK’s servo motors., as specialized electric motors, are optimized for this.
Special applications: When standard is not enough
Unique requirements necessitate customized solutions: electric motors with high power density (mobile applications) or special flange dimensions. ATEK develops special solutions, e.g. motors for stage technology with specific safety requirements, with each electric motor being precisely tailored.Efficiency, costs, and future trends in E-motors
Efficiency classes in view: From IE1 to IE5
IE efficiency classes optimize energy consumption from a electric motor. A switch from IE1 to IE4 can reduce energy costs by up to 20% annually, quickly amortizing during continuous operation. ATEK focuses on at least IE3 and offers electric motors of classes IE4/IE5.
Understanding costs: What makes an E-motor expensive?
electric motor-Prices vary by type, material, power, and quantity. Tool costs for custom parts can be significant for small series. ATEK’s modular system helps to reduce these costs for the drive .
Future prospects: Where is E-motor technology heading?
Die electric motorsTechnology aims for higher power density, better materials, and smarter control. One trend is integrated sensors for predictive maintenance (reducing unplanned downtime by up to 70%), extending the lifetime of a electric motor . ATEK improves its electric motors accordingly.Challenges and opportunities for ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH in the E-motor market
System competence: ATEK’s strength in the drive train
ATEK’s strength lies in system competence for the industrial drive train, especially in the area of electric motor. The company combines experience (gear boxes, brakes) with expertise (servo motors) for comprehensive solutions, e.g. complete drive units with coordinated electric motor, gear boxes, brakes.
Tailored and modular: Flexibility as a principle
ATEK’s modular system allows millions of configurations for each electric motor. Flexibility and special solutions (including small series) allow for quick responses to customer requirements (often 4-6 weeks), supported by about 500,000 stocking parts for various drive solutions..
International markets: Growth through direct sales
ATEK is expanding direct sales structures (e.g., India, Southeast Asia). Technical consulting and customer retention on-site enable tailored electric motor solutions. Goal: >40 million € turnover by 2029.
electric motors are central to modern industries. This article highlighted their function, types, and areas of application. ATEK Drive Solutions offers comprehensive drive solutions. and individual consulting for production optimization with the appropriate electric motor.
