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What is meant by a flat motor and when is its use appropriate?
A flat motor is a drive with very low axial height, ideal for applications with extremely limited installation space, where standard motors are too large. They are crucial when every millimeter counts..
What technological approaches enable the low height of flat motors?
Compactness is often achieved through outer rotor designs, special disc rotor designs or the use of high-energy magnets (e.g., NdFeB). Frame-less kit motors are also an option. sind eine Option.
What advantages do flat motors offer beyond just saving space?
In addition to compactness, they often enable higher torque densities,, improved application dynamics (e.g., 10% cycle time reduction) and, through direct drive options, a higher precision..
In which industries and applications are flat motors particularly in demand?
They are indispensable in robotics (robot arms, cobots),, medical technology (analysis devices),, packaging industry,, in autonomous transport systems (FTS/AGV), and in machine tool construction..
What should I consider when selecting a flat motor for my specific application?
Important aspects include exact dimensions,required torque and speed,, voltage,, environmental conditions (protection class), and effective thermal management. A precise load profile analysis is fundamental.Can flat motors be adapted to special installation conditions?
Können flache Motoren an spezielle Einbaubedingungen angepasst werden?
Yes, many manufacturers, including ATEK Drive Solutions, offer custom modifications.This includes shafts, flanges, cable guides, or even completely new special gear motors for optimal integration.
How important is thermal management in flat motors in tight spaces?
Very important.Due to high power density and low volume, a thoughtful thermal concept (e.g., integrated fans, special heat sinks, tube cooling) is crucial for reliability and durability..
Does ATEK Drive Solutions also offer suitable gearboxes for flat motors?
Yes, ATEK Drive Solutions is a system supplier and combines expertise in gearbox construction with servo motor competence. We develop compact gear motor units, und special flat gearboxes,which are optimally tailored to tight installation spaces.
Flat motors are essential for modern machine designs, as they enable maximum performance in minimal space and can reduce the machine footprint by up to 15%. Technologies such as
Technologien wie outer rotor designs and high-energy magnets increase the power density by over 25%,while direct drive options shorten the cycle times by up to 10% and increase precision.
For optimal integration in tight conditions, custom modifications and special solutions are often critical, which can be realized by experienced partners like ATEK and enable reductions in build lengths of up to 30%. Learn how to achieve maximum performance with ATEK flat motors even in the tightest spaces and what advantages the modular system offers you.
Are you looking for a drive solution that delivers maximum performance in cramped spaces? ATEK Drive Solutions offers you innovative flat motors designed specifically for such challenges. Contact us at
Erfahren Sie, wie Sie mit flachen Motoren von ATEK auch in engsten Bauräumen höchste Leistung erzielen und welche Vorteile Ihnen das modulare Baukastensystem bietet.
Sie suchen nach einer Antriebslösung, die in beengten Räumen maximale Leistung erbringt? ATEK Drive Solutions bietet Ihnen innovative flache Motoren, die speziell für solche Herausforderungen entwickelt wurden. Kontaktieren Sie uns unter ATEK Drive Solutions, to find the optimal solution for your application.
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Understand why compact drives are becoming indispensable.
Miniaturization in machine construction requires powerful drives in ever smaller spaces, often with reductions of up to 20%. Compact drive solutions are critical here, as every millimeter saved impacts competitiveness.A precise requirements analysis is essential.
The cross-industry demand for drives in tight spaces is reflected in robotics (slim robot arms) and medical technology (compact analysis devices). A packaging machine manufacturer reduced the plant’s footprint by 15% through modified gear motors. A flat motor for cramped spaces offers a strategic advantage.For mini applications, there are miniature gearboxes..Unveil the technology behind flat motors.
Flat, powerful motors combine specific design with advanced materials. Outer rotor designs, where the rotor rotates outside, enable larger lever arms and higher torques at low axial height. Such designs are ideal for a flat motor for tight installation spaces.FAULHABER BXT motors leverage this for high torque density. The choice of motor topology is critical for performance in tight spaces..
- Specific design combined with advanced materials.
- Outer rotor designs for higher torques and low axial height.
- Crucial role of motor topology for performance in confined spaces.
- Use of high-energy magnets (e.g., NdFeB) to increase power density.
- Optimized winding technology to minimize copper losses and maximize torque yield.
- Need for critical thermal management in compact designs.
- Importance of a thoughtful thermal concept for reliability and durability.
High-energy magnets (e.g., NdFeB) generate strong magnetic fields in minimal space, often increasing power density by over 25%. Winding technology is also significant: Optimized windings minimize copper losses and maximize torque yield.These aspects must be considered in design, as with compact servo motors with hollow shafts..
Critical thermal management in confined spaces requires solutions such as integrated fans, heat sinks, or thermally conductive housings. Motors of the IC 511 series utilize tube cooling. A thoughtful thermal concept is essential for reliability and durability..Leveraging the performance benefits of flat motors.
Flat motors offer not only space savings but also improved application dynamics. An example from semiconductor manufacturing shows a 10% cycle time reduction due to flat direct drives. These motors often enable more direct power transmission, reducing play and increasing precision, – important for fast, accurate positioning.
In robotics and automation, flat motors are often preferred due to low height and high power density, e.g., in robotic arms, FTS/AGV, or handling modules. Cobot manufacturers use extremely flat motors for slim joints. Such motors support human-like movements and safe interaction.. There are also slim gearbox motor designs..
Areas of application also include medical technology, packaging industry, and machine tool construction – wherever precision, dynamics, and compactness are required, such as in dialysis devices. Here, a flat motor for tight installation spaces can make a crucial difference. The versatility of these motors opens up new design possibilities..Identifying the optimal selection criteria and providers.
Selecting the right motor for tight spaces requires an analysis of the requirements: dimensions, torque, speed, voltage, and environmental conditions. A precise definition of load profile and environmental influences is fundamental for selecting a low-profile motor for tight spaces.. Manufacturers like STÖBER Drive Technology offer specialized solutions, e.g., EZ servo motors.
- Careful analysis of specific requirements such as dimensions, torque, speed, and environmental conditions.
- Precise definition of load profile and environmental influences as the basis for selection.
- Utilizing modular system platforms for variety and tailored configurations.
- Using online configurators to simplify the selection process.
- Selecting a competent partner with product, consulting, and system expertise.
- Ensuring support from the partner throughout the entire process, from idea to implementation.
Modular system platforms, as offered by ATEK, allow for variety and configuration of appropriate drive solutions. This can shorten delivery times and ensure optimized solutions. Online configurators simplify the selection. Such flexibility supports economical solutions for specific requirements..
Other manufacturers of flat motors include Himmel Drive Technology or Nakanishi Jaeger. A partner with product, consulting, and system expertise is advisable. A partner for the drive chain supports from idea to implementation,, as a flat motor for tight installation spaces is often part of a comprehensive solution.Mastering the integration and realization of special solutions.
Integrating motors in extremely limited space is challenging when standard motors do not fit. Customized modifications (shafts, flanges, cable guides) are often necessary. An example is a compact stainless steel gear motor for a packaging machine that reduced cleaning times by 20%.
When standard products are not enough, custom special solutions, even in small series, are required. A collaborative approach between the user and manufacturer is critical. Experience in gearbox construction and competence in servomotors help tackle complex challenges, such as a special flat gearbox that enabled a 30% reduction in build lengths.
Individual solutions provide competitive advantages, e.g., in stage technology or special machines. An application-specific flat motor can be crucial here. Thoughtful system solutions are in demand.. Parts availability and modern infrastructure ensure fast delivery times. In summary, flat motors for tight installation spaces are essential for modern machines with maximum performance in minimal space. Technological development opens up new possibilities. ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH supports innovative drive solutions and helps find the optimal solution.
