Everything you need to know about the structure, function, and choice of the right motor.
What are the main advantages of modern electronic motors in industry?
Modern electronic motors increase the system efficiency, reduce energy costs (e.g. by up to 20% with IE4 motors) and enable a precise control for higher product quality and throughput.
How does ATEK Drive Solutions assist in selecting the appropriate electronic motor?
ATEK offers comprehensive technical consulting and utilizes a modular system, to find and quickly deliverthe optimal electronic motor , including gearboxes and control systems, for your specific application..
What distinguishes electronic from classical commutation in electronic motors?
Electronic commutation, as in servo motors, is wear-free, operates more efficiently and allows for higher precision (e.g. positioning accuracy in the micrometer range) as well as longer maintenance-free operating times (over 20,000 hours) compared to the wear-prone classical brush commutation.
How do energy efficiency classes (e.g. IE3/IE4) affect my operating costs with electronic motors?
Higher energy efficiency classes like IE3 and IE4 significantly reduce energy consumption. Switching to an IE4 motor, for instance, can cut electronic motors energy costs by up to 20% and often pays off quickly. und amortisiert sich oft schnell.
Does ATEK also offer electronic motors for special industry requirements?
Yes, ATEK specializes in customized special solutions. Thanks to our modular system and expertise, we develop tailored electronic motors drive systems, e.g. Hygienic Design gear motors for the food industry or high-dynamic servo motors for automation.
What role do electronic motors play in predictive maintenance?
Intelligent electronic motors with integrated sensors monitor their own condition and report maintenance needs early. This enables predictive maintenance, thus potentially reducing unplanned downtime by up to 10% .
What advantages does ATEK’s modular system offer for electronic motors?
ATEK’s modular system allows for a wide variety of options und millions of configurations for electronic motors gearboxes. This leads to quick delivery times even for customized solutions and an optimal adaptation to your requirements.
What performance improvements are possible through optimized drive technology with ATEK electronic motors?
By employing ATEK electronic motors and system solutions, you can, for example, increase the cycle rates in production lines by up to 15%, reduce the maintenance effort by up to 20% and significantly improve the overall system efficiency..
Choosing the right electronic motor is crucial for the increase in system efficiency and can reduce energy costs by up to 20% and ATEK Drive Solutions offers as a system provider maintenance effort by up to 20%.
tailored drive solutions through a modular system that ensures quick delivery times and an optimal alignment of motor, gearbox, and control for your specific industrial requirements. optimale Abstimmung von Motor, Getriebe und Steuerung für Ihre spezifischen Industrieanforderungen gewährleistet.
Modern electronic motors, especially servo motors with electronic commutation and connections to predictive maintenance systems, provide highest precision, wear-free and can reduce unplanned downtimes by up to 10%, which sustainably secures competitiveness.Discover the world of electronic motors: from basics to innovative special solutions. Optimize your drive technology with our expert knowledge!
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electronic motors: The driving force for industrial applications.
Choosing the optimal electronic motor often presents a challenge. This article discusses options and shows how to increase performance and reduce costs. Learn about drive technology from ATEK Drive Solutions to optimize your facilities.
The heart of modern industries
drive units consume over 60% of industrial electricity; therefore, their selection is a strategic decision. A suitable electric drive increases the efficiency and competitiveness of a facility. With the right electric motor costs can be reduced. ATEK supports the realization of savings of up to 15% through optimized drive technology.
From idea to motion
The transformation of electricity into power occurs through precisely interacting magnetic fields, a proven technology. System competence is essential in this regard: motor, gearbox, and control must be optimally coordinated. ATEK Drive Solutions provides numerous configurations from a modular gear and motor system, enabling quick delivery times even for special solutions.Understanding and optimizing the functionality of electric motors
Important components and their interplay
A motor consists primarily of a stator and rotor. The stator generates the magnetic field in which the rotor rotates. Material selection, precision of the air gap, and bearing quality significantly influence performance and failure rates. Ein quickly deliver of ATEK with optimized components like SKF bearings can reduce maintenance efforts by up to 20%.
- Core components of a motor are the stator, which generates the magnetic field, and the rotor, which rotates within it.
- Important performance factors include material selection, the precision of the air gap between the stator and rotor, and the quality of the bearings.
- Optimized components, such as SKF bearings in ATEK motors, can reduce maintenance efforts by up to 20%.
- Classical commutation in DC motors, which facilitates rotation, is prone to wear, often noticeable by brush sparking.
- Modern servo motors rely on electronic commutation, which is wear-free, more efficient, and more precise.
- Electronic commutation allows for high positioning accuracy (e.g. in the micrometer range in robotics) and over 20,000 maintenance-free operating hours.
- The use of modern commutation techniques significantly increases overall system availability.
Commutation: Classical and Modern
The commutator in DC motors enables rotation but is susceptible to wear. Brush sparking is a typical sign of this. Modern servo motors use electronic commutation, which is wear-free, more efficient, and more precise. This allows, for example, in robotics, for positioning accuracy in the micrometer range and over 20,000 maintenance-free operating hours, thus increasing system availability.Selecting suitable motor types for specific industrial applications
Comparing DC and AC motors
The choice between AC and DC motors depends on the application. DC motors are well-suited for battery operation and simple control tasks. AC motors, including robust three-phase motors, are widely used in industrial applications due to their low maintenance and cost efficiency. ATEK offers consulting for selecting the appropriate solution, for instance, for a conveyor system that needs to reliably and energy-efficiently handle 50 cycles per minute.
- Asynchronous motors: Robust, cost-effective for general applications.
- Synchronous motors: Precise speeds, high efficiency.
- Servo motors: High dynamics and precision in automation.
Special motors for specific requirements
For specific requirements, special motors such as stepper motors for precise angles or gear motors for high torque at low speeds are available. ATEK configures various gear motor variants to solve specific challenges. A servo planetary gearbox motor from ATEK can increase the cycle rate in packaging machines by up to 15% by compactly combining dynamics and power.Increase motor efficiency and implement future-proof drive solutions
Energy efficiency classes and technological advancements
IE classes (IE1-IE5) influence operating costs. An IE4 motor can, for example, reduce energy costs by up to 20%. Permanent magnets or optimized windings, as used in highly modern servo motors , increase the power density. ATEK routinely uses motors of classes IE3/IE4 to efficiently utilize motor power; a change can often pay off quickly.
- Energy efficiency classes (IE1 to IE5) are crucial for operating costs; an IE4 motor can, for example, reduce energy costs by up to 20%.
- Technological advancements like the use of permanent magnets or optimized windings, as implemented in highly modern servo motors lead to higher power density.
- ATEK prioritizes motors of efficiency classes IE3 and IE4 to ensure efficient use of motor power ; a switch often pays off quickly.
- Industry standards, like IEC 60034, ensure quality and interchangeability of motors and promote competition through binding efficiency standards.
- The future belongs to intelligent, networked electronic motors, which minimize downtime through predictive maintenance functions.
- Such motors utilize integrated sensors for condition monitoring and early reporting of maintenance needs.
- Through this predictive maintenance, unplanned failures can be reduced by up to 10%, lowering overall operating costs.
Standards and looking to the future
Standards like IEC 60034 ensure quality and interchangeability and promote competition through efficiency standards. Intelligent, networked electronic motors, which reduce downtime through predictive maintenance, are gaining significance. These motors can, for example, monitor their condition through integrated sensors and report maintenance needs early, which can reduce failures by up to 10%.Successfully deploy electronic motors across industries and realize benefits
Core markets: mechanical engineering and automation
When a robotic arm welds with millimeter precision, the motor used plays a central role. Precision, dynamics, and reliability are important criteria in mechanical engineering, which servo motors are fulfilled by ATEK. ATEK solutions can increase cycle rates in production lines, as seen with a customer in woodworking, by an average of 15%, directly boosting output.
Industry-specific solutions through modularity
From the pharmaceutical industry to mining, each sector has specific requirements for drive technology. Modular construction kits and expertise in special solutions enable tailored drives, for example, Hygienic Design gear motors by ATEK. ATEK has implemented over 500 specific industry solutions, including robust brake motors for cranes, tailored to customer needs.
“ATEK’s customized drive solution increased our production efficiency by 12% and reduced energy consumption.” – A plant engineering customer.
Selecting the appropriate electronic motor is an important factor for optimizing the entire system. ATEK’s system competency and modular variety enable the configuration of suitable drive solutions. For personalized advice on your drive project and to enhance your efficiency and competitiveness, please get in touch.
