What is a Servo Motor Used For? 10 Nontraditional Applications of Servo Motors
From CNC machines to robotics, servo motors are helping to drive the manufacturing industry. But their applications extend far beyond traditional manufacturing and motion control. Known for their precision and ability to maintain position, these devices can be found in
Encoder Alignment: Isn’t Important – It’s Critical
Servo motor issues can be traced to any number of areas such as dirt, grease, cracked housings, excessive vibration, extreme temperatures, and so on. However, the problem is often related to the servo motor encoder. More specifically, problems with the
9 Steps to Reduce Servo Motor Repair Costs
Servo motor repair can be a lengthy and costly process. The longer the servo motor is out of service, the greater the impact on production – and ultimately the bottom line. If you suspect problems with a servo motor, follow
Servo Motors and Factory Downtime: What’s the Connection?
When machines are running, manufacturers are manufacturing. But when shop equipment is taken offline for unscheduled repairs, the results are unnecessary factory downtime. And that translates into lost revenue, unsatisfied customers, and frustrated employees. Over the past decade, technology in the
Servo Motor Encoder Repair to Avoid Silence
When machinery is off-line for unscheduled repairs or is operating at less than full capacity, money is lost. As a result, more manufacturers are accelerating their plans to bring equipment diagnosis and even repair in house. And for a growing
Does my Servo Motor Need Repair?
Used throughout a wide range of industries and applications, servo motors are critical in meeting performance and production targets. When one of these motors is operating at less than full capacity, or is off-line, the results can be disastrous.
Brushless Servo Motors
Permanent magnet servo motors are used in a wide and expanding number of applications. These motors fall into two main types: brushed and brushless.
It’s Personalized Customer Service That Sets Manufacturing Operations Apart
Nothing can derail customer loyalty faster than a poor customer experience. From the largest manufacturer to the corner bakery, service has a direct, measurable, and often enduring effect on both the customer and ultimately the company itself.
JX New Features
SICK Hiperface DSL encoders are now a popular feedback type used on new motor models from Allen Bradley VP, Kollmorgen AKM, Beckhoff AM8, Parker SME, and others.
Motor Power Connections: Are You Staying Safe, Accurate, and Efficient?
With the vast variety of power connectors and pinouts on the market, it is important to always ensure a proper and secure connection when testing servomotors and encoders.