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Harmonic Drive offers a complete range of products for demanding applications:
  • Component Sets
  • Units
  • Gearboxes
  • Planetary Gears
  • Servo Motors, Servo Actuators and Controllers
  • Special Actuators
We offer customer-specific solutions in a variety of configurations for both linear and rotational motion.
 
Product Line Up
Component Sets
The proven HFUC component sets achieve excellent accuracy and high efficiency.

The component sets CPL are based on the proven HFUC components. Weight is reduced up to 50 % und moment of inertia up 40%.

The CSG component sets feature a further increase in torque capacity and operating life. Optimisation of the Flexspline and Circular Spline teeth combined with a new Wave Generator bearing form the basis for this improvement.

Because of their extremely short axial length the CSD component sets are ideally suited for applications demanding an especially flat design.

The HFUS component sets feature a Flexspline diaphragm, which opens outwards, rather than inwards. This design allows the integration of a large central hollow-shaft through the gear.
 
HFUC Series
The new HFUC Series component sets are a result of the continuous development of Harmonic Drive precision reduction gearing. In comparison with standard gears, the new HFUC series features a shortened Flexspline, which results in an important reduction of the axial length. The high performance IH tooth profile provides significantly increased torque capacity compared to gears incorporating the traditional involute gear tooth profile.

Advantages:
  • High torque capacity
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
  • Easy installation and assembly
CPL Series
The component sets CPL are based on the proven HFUC components. In comparison to the HFUC parts, which already exhibit a very good weight to torque ratio, the component sets CPL have been further optimised by careful cross-section design and material removal to achieve a further weight saving of up to 50%. In addition to this the moment of inertia has been reduced by ca. 40%.

Component sets CPL also have a modified Wave Generator to allow for a larger hollow shaft diameter when compared to the HFUC components. The Flexspline inner diameter has also been increased by using smaller diameter screws in combination with the proven EKagrip gasket. They are designed for use where particularly high power to weight ratios are required.

Advantages:
  • Very Low Weight
  • High Torque Capacity
  • Compact Design
  • High Single Stage Ratios
  • High Torsional Stiffness
  • Zero Backlash
  • Long Life Expectancy
  • High Efficiency
  • Simple Installation
  • Quick Assembly
 
CSG Series
The CSG Series Component Sets feature a significant increase in torque capacity and rated operating life in comparison to the current HFUC Series Component Sets. The main dimensions are identical to those of the HFUC Series Component Sets. These gears can be optimally used in the field of handling and robotic applications.

Advantages
  • Increased torque capacity and operating life
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • Zero backlash
  • High torsional stiffness
  • High efficiency
CSD Series
The key feature of the new CSD series Harmonic Drive Component Set is the reduction of axial length by nearly 50 % in comparison to the current HFUC series. This enables the design of particularly compact positioning drives and indexing tables. Designs with hollow shaft are possible.

Advantages
  • Very compact design, very short axial length
  • Low weight
  • Optional hollow shaft
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • High single stage ratios
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
 
HFUS Series
Harmonic Drive has developed the new HFUS-2A component sets on the basis of the proven HFUC-2A series. The perfomance data for both series are identical. The main difference between the HFUS and HFUC component sets lies in the form of the flexspline. In the case of HFUS the flexspline opens outwards allowing a large hollow shaft to be passed through the gear. HFUS component sets are also used in the HFUS-2UH hollow shaft units, the HFUS-2UJ units with input shaft and the HFUS-2SO/-2SH "Simplicity Units".

In addition to the standard version HFUS-2A component sets are also available in a special version with a similar outer diameter of the flexspline diaphragm. We recommend the use of the standard version, can be delivered more quickly.

Advantages
  • Optional hollow shaft with large inner diameter
  • High torque capacity
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • High efficiency
  • Zero backlash
 
 
Units
The CPU-M Series Units are designed for direct mounting on any servo motor. Additionally counter bored through-holes in the outer ring of the output bearing allow even large motors to be mounted using only one adaptor flange.

The CPU-H Series Units are designed with a large, central hollow shaft. These units are completely sealed and are delivered ready for immediate installation.

The CPU-S Units are driven via a solid shaft. These units are completely sealed and are delivered ready for immediate installation.

The SHG-2UH Unit complements the CPU-H product programme for applications with high loads. It is distinguished by its 80 mm hollow shaft and the increased torque capacity by 40% compared with standard Harmonic Drive gears.

HFUC-2UH Units have been designed for easy assembly to all common servo motors. The improved performance characteristics of the IH-type gearing make them well suited for highly dynamic applications.

As a result of the optimisation of the Flexspline and Circular Spline teeth combined with a new Wave Generator bearing CSG-2UH Units provide a significant increase in torque capacity and rated operating life.

HFUS-2UH Series Units are completely sealed gearboxes with a hollow input shaft and an integrated high capacity cross roller output bearing.

The HFUS-2SO and -2SH series Units, the so-called Simplicity Units, consist of a component set and a corresponding cross-roler output bearing. They are very compact and particularly suitable for applications in robot axes. This type of units can be either provided with a standard Wave Generator (2SO) or with central hollow-shaft (2SH).
 
CPU-M Series
The CPU-M Unit is designed for direct mounting on any servo motor. In addition to improved gear accuracy and increased maximum rotational speed it also features a large, stiff and precise output bearing that functions simultaneously as housing. Other important characteristics are the flexible assembly options and improved corrosion protection.

Advantages
  • Gear Transmission accuracy improved by up to 50%
  • Newly developed extremely precise, high capacity and high stiffness output bearing
  • Complete corrosion protection
  • Viton shaft seals for the output bearing with additional protective lip
  • Output compatibility with the various CPU and CHA Series
  • Zero backlash, high torsional stiffness and excellent repeatability
  • High torque capacity
  • Compact design and light weight
  • Long operating life
  • High efficiency
  • Quick assembly and simple installation
  • Maintenance-free with lifetime grease lubrication
CPU-H Series
The CPU-H Unit is distinguished above all by its large, central hollow shaft. The hollow shaft can be used to pass cables, shafts, welding wire, compressed air, vacuum, grease, oil or even Laser beams through the centre of the gear. In addition this Unit exhibits improved gear accuracy, higher maximum rotational speeds and a large, stiff and precise output bearing that functions simultaneously as housing. Improved corrosion protection allows use even in extreme environments.

Advantages
  • Gear Transmission accuracy improved by up to 50%
  • Newly developed extremely precise, high capacity and high stiffness output bearing
  • Complete corrosion protection
  • Viton shaft seals for the output bearing with additional protective lip
  • Output compatibility with the various CPU and CHA Series
  • Zero backlash, high torsional stiffness and excellent repeatability
  • High torque capacity
  • Compact design and light weight
  • Long operating life
  • High efficiency
  • Quick assembly and simple installation
  • Maintenance-free with lifetime grease lubrication
 
CPU-S Series
The CPU-S Unit features an input shaft, is supported by bearings mounted inside the unit, which allows belt pulleys, spur gears or bevel gears to be mounted directly on the input shaft without the need for additional bearings. In addition this Unit exhibits improved gear accuracy, higher maximum rotational speeds and a large, stiff and precise output bearing that functions simultaneously as housing. Improved corrosion protection allows use even in extreme environments.

Advantages
  • Gear Transmission accuracy improved by up to 50%
  • Newly developed extremely precise, high capacity and high stiffness output bearing
  • Complete corrosion protection
  • Viton shaft seals for the output bearing with additional protective lip
  • Output compatibility with the various CPU and CHA Series
  • Zero backlash, high torsional stiffness and excellent repeatability
  • High torque capacity
  • Compact design and light weight
  • Long operating life
  • High efficiency
  • Quick assembly and simple installation
  • Maintenance-free with lifetime grease lubrication
SHG-2UH Series
This unit complements the CPU-H product programme for applications with high loads. It is distinguished above all by its 80mm hollow shaft that can be used for conducting cables, shafts, welding wires, compressed air, vacuum, lubricants, laser beams, etc. through the gear. Through the use of performance-enhanced component sets, this model range offers a 40% longer lifetime than standard Harmonic Drive gears and its torque capacity output bearing allows a precise conduction of heavy loads.

Advantages
  • Integrated central hollow shaft with large diameter
  • Component set with improved life and torque capacity
  • High capacity and high stiffness output bearing
  • Zero backlash and high torsional stiffness
  • Compact design and very short length
  • Lightweight design
  • Maintenance-free due to lifetime grease lubrication
 
HFUC-2UH Series
The HFUC-2UH Series combines a component set with shortened Flexspline with a high stiffness cross roller bearing. The integration of this high capacity bearing to support output loads will in many applications eliminate the need for the user to design an output bearing assembly, thus reducing design and production costs as well as construction size greatly. The HFUC Units feature high accuracy and compact dimensions. The IH tooth profile provides a significant increase in torque capacity and torsional stiffness in comparison to the conventional tooth profile.

Advantages
  • High capacity output bearing
  • High torque capacity
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
  • Simple installation and assembly
CSG-2UH Series
The CSG-2UH Series combines a component set with a high stiffness cross roller bearing. The CSG Component Sets feature a significant increase in torque capacity and rated operating life. The key measurements and mounting dimensions are identical to those of the HFUC Units. By using a high capacity output bearing the need for additional support bearings can be eliminated. This reduces design and production costs greatly. The CSG units feature high accuracy and compact dimensions.

Advantages
  • High torque capacity and operating life
  • High capacity output bearing
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
  • Simple installation and assembly
 
HFUS-2UH Series
The HFUS-2UH Series Units are completely sealed gearboxes with a hollow input shaft and an integrated high capacity cross roller output bearing.

By using a high capacity output bearing the need for additional support bearings can be eliminated. This reduces design and production costs greatly. The HFUS units feature high accuracy and compact dimensions. The IH tooth profile provides a significant increase in torque capacity and torsional stiffness in comparison to the conventional tooth profile.

Advantages
  • Integrated hollow shaft with large diameter
  • High capacity output bearing
  • High torque capacity
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • Simple installation and assembly
HFUS-2SH Series
HFUS-2SH Units have a reduced parts count (Simplicity Unit). They consist of a component set and a high capacity and high stiffness output bearing. HFUS-2SH Units feature a hollow shaft. By using a high capacity output bearing the need for additional support bearings can be eliminated. This reduces design and production costs greatly. The HFUS units feature high accuracy and compact dimensions. The IH tooth profile provides a significant increase in torque capacity and torsional stiffness in comparison to the conventional tooth profile.

Advantages
  • Compact and light weight design
  • Hollow shaft with large diameter
  • High capacity and high stiffness output bearing
  • High torque capacity
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
 
HFUS-2SO Series
HFUS-2SO Units have a reduced parts count and are particularly well-suited to highly integrated designs where the housing is not required (Simplicity Unit). They consist of a component set and a high capacity and high stiffness output bearing. HFUS-2SO Units feature high accuracy, compactness and light weight design. By using a high capacity output bearing the need for additional support bearings can be eliminated. This reduces greatly design and production costs for the end-user. The IH tooth profile provides a significant increase in torque capacity and torsional stiffness in comparison to the conventional tooth profile.

Advantages
  • Compact and light weight design
  • High capacity and high stiffness output bearing
  • High torque capacity
  • Excellent positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
 
 
Gearboxes
Harmonic Drive Gearboxes are based on the Harmonic Drive component sets and include an integrated output bearing. All Harmonic Drive Gearboxes benefit from the same advantages as the Harmonic Drive component sets and units – zero backlash, excellent accuracy, compactness, high efficiency and long life. The integrated output bearing also provides a high tilting moment capacity as well as a high tilting stiffness. This usually makes an additional load carrying bearing unnecessary and allows for a cost-effective and compact design.

Harmonic Drive Gearboxes are delivered with lifetime grease lubrication and are thus maintenance- free. The improved performance characteristics of the latest generation Harmonic Drive gearing makes them well suited for highly dynamic applications.

PMG Series Gearboxes are available in two different versions – with an input shaft or for direct connection to a customer motor. All PMG Gearboxes are supplied with an output shaft and integrated bearings.

CSF-Mini Gearboxes use the latest developments in Harmonic Drive gearing. This results in greatly increased load capacities together with reduced size and increased torsional stiffness. They are available in six versions for increased flexibility. The possible versions can be selected from options for the output, the input and the gearbox housing. The gearbox output is available as a flange or a shaft; the gearbox input is available with either a shaft or as a version for direct motor adaption and two housing formats are available.

All Harmonic Drive Gearboxes are manufactured with the quality and precision expected from Harmonic Drive products.
 
PMG Series
In the HDUC Series PMG a HDUC Component Set is combined with a housing and output shaft to provide an extremely short unit with small dimensions. The Harmonic Drive gearbox is available in both close coupled and input shaft versions. The gearboxes offer high accuracy and compact dimensions.

Advantages
  • High torque capacity
  • High positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Compact design
  • High single stage ratios
  • High torsional stiffness
  • Zero backlash
  • High efficiency
  • Robust construction
  • Mounts easily to servomotors
CSF-Mini Series
The new CSF-Mini Series Gearboxes set new standards in their class concerning compactness, precision and performance.

In the CSF-Mini Series Gearboxes, HFUC component sets are used for the first time in standardised gearboxes. In comparison to HDUC component sets currently used in the mini series gearboxes, the HFUC component sets feature a shorter design, higher accuracy, higher torque capacity and improved torsional stiffness, whilst they are also able to accept higher maximum input speeds. In conjunction with the newly introduced 30:1 ratio, the CSF Gearboxes can be used with a comparatively high output speed.

A highly rigid four point flange bearing has been specifically developed for use on the output. Therefore the output element is available optionally with shaft or flange mounting. The input can be realised alternatively via a shaft or by a directly coupled motor.

Advantages
  • Very compact design
  • Backlash free gear with high torque capacity, increased speed limits and  optimised torsional stiffness and accuracy
  • Four point high rigidity output bearing, with optional output shaft or flange
  • Flexible assembly options at the input and output
  • Very low weight, making them ideally suited for lightweight applications
 
Planetary Gears
 
HPG Series
By using a flexible ring-gear the planetary gears achieve a backlash of < 1 minute of arc without requiring an additional backlash adjustment mechanism. Until now highly accurate gears and / or an additional adjustment mechanism were necessary to minimize backlash. Tight gear engagement for conventional planetary gears leads to torque ripple and a worsening of noise and wear characteristics. To avoid this problem the new HPG series features a flexible internally toothed ring-gear, thereby exploiting many years of Harmonic Drive experience with thin-walled components. The flexible ring-gear ensures that backlash is minimized and that all planet gears share the load equally.

Advantages
  • Backlash less than 1 minute of arc
  • High moment stiffness
  • High efficiency
  • Repeatability better than 20 seconds of arc
  • Easy motor assembly
 
 
Servo Motors, Servo Actuators and Controllers
The CHA and FHA-C Series hollow-shaft actuator combines a maintenance-free motor and back-free Harmonic-Drive gear in a very compact design. The unique feature of this series is the central hollow-shaft, which enables cables, pipes, shafts, spindles or laser beams to be passed through the actuator. The new CHA Series is the increased-performance advancement of the FHA-C Series.

The CHM motor "made in Germany" is based on a customized frameless motor for easy integration. Sensors for position, speed, acceleration and torque feedback are available to provide an optimized implementation in your machine design.

The new FHA-C mini mini Series is presently the most compact hollow shaft actuator series available.

The CobraDrive is a fusion of the FHA-C mini and a servo controller. It provides a decentralized actuator unit for efficient installation.

The FFA-A/-B Series compact actuators combine Harmonic Drive precision gearing with AC servo motors in a compact design. A choice of resolver, incremental encoder or absolute encoder makes this actuator compatible with a wide variety of available servo controllers.

The LynxDrive series servo actuators combine Harmonic Drive precision gearing with AC servo motors with concentrated winding in a very compact design. FFA-C series actuators are available
with maximum output torques from 27 Nm up to 647 Nm and standard reduction ratios ranging from 30:1 up to 160:1 providing maximum output speeds of up to 217 rpm.

The FPA Series compact actuators combine Harmonic planetary gearing with AC servo motors in a compact design. A choice of resolver, incremental encoder or absolute encoder makes this actuator compatible with a wide variety of available servo controllers.

Matching to the FHA-C, FFA and FPA series digital servo controllers are also available. These SC-610 Series drivers can be used for current, speed or position control. The controllers are prepared for 230V AC power supply and for various feedback systems.

RSF-Mini Series Servo Actuators, combining precision CSF series gearboxes with AC servo motors, offer unique features unsurpassed by conventionally geared drives. Used in highly demanding industrial servo systems they are providing precision motion control and high torque capacity in a very compact package. Sine commuted AC servo motors provide smooth torque over a wide speed range, without showing brush wear, as known from DC motors. Encoders, mounted directly onto the motor shaft, provide position feedback information. The backlash free Harmonic Drive gear is provided with grease lubrication specially developed to ensure minimum maintenance requirements and long service life.

The HA-680 servo controller has been specially developed for the RSF and FHA series. These digital servo controllers are designed for 24VDC and can control current, speed or position.
The PMA DC servo actuators are be based on proved DC technology and are equipped with encoders guaranteeing sensitive speed and position control.

The TorkDrive torque motors offer an exceptional power density. They are specifically designed for direct drive applications where dynamic capabilities, accuracy and stiffness are paramount.
 
CHA Series
The CHA Series digital AC hollow-shaft servo actuator, combining precision Harmonic Drive gearing with highly dynamic AC servo motors, offers unique features unsurpassed by conventionally geared drives.

Used in highly demanding industrial servo systems provides precision motion control and high torque capacity in a very compact package.
A HIPERFACE® or Siemens compatible encoder with sinusoidal output signal provides feedback information for the CHA Series Actuator with Sine/Cosine Encoder. The actuator is compatible with a wide variety of currently available digital servo controllers for Sine /Cosine motor feedback systems, e.g. SINAMICS®, SIMODRIVE® and SIMOVERT-MASTERDRIVES® or NUM MDLU. Matching SC-610 digital servo controllers, which can be used for current, speed or position control, are also available from Harmonic Drive AG.

Advantages
  • Backlash-free precision gear
  • Hollow shaft from 18 mm to 45 mm
  • Transmission accuracy < 60 arcsec
  • Repeatability < ± 6 arcsec
  • Sine-commutated AC hollow-shaft motor
  • Motor winding for 320 VDC / 600 VDC
  • Winding temperature monitoring via temperature sensor
  • High capacity and high stiffness cross roller bearing
  • Sine/cosine-encoder for use with SINAMICS®, SIMODRIVE and SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES MC
  • HIPERFACE®- encoder for operation with Harmonic Drive® servo controller SC-610 or a variety of further servo controllers (NUM, CT, Danaher Motion, Elau, etc.)
  • Good controllability even at low speed
Compared with the previous FHA-B the new FHA-C series has the following additional features:
  • higher maximum torque
  • more compact design
  • higher torsional stiffness
  • compatible connection to CPU Series
  • complete corrosion protection
FHA-C
The FHA-C series digital AC hollow-shaft servo actuator, combining precision Harmonic Drive gearing with highly dynamic AC servo motors, offer unique features unsurpassed by conventionally geared drives. Used in highly demanding industrial servo systems they provide precision motion control and high torque capacity in a very compact package. A HIPERFACE® or Siemens compatible encoder with sinusoidal output signals provides feedback information for the FHA Series Actuator with Sine/Cosine Encoder. The actuator is compatible with a wide variety of currently available digital servo drives for Sin/Cos motor feedback systems, e.g. SINAMICS®, SIMODRIVE®, SIMOVERT-MASTERDRIVES or NUM MDLU. Matching SC-610 digital servo control units, which can be used for current, speed or position control are also available.

Advantages
  • Backlash-free precision gear
  • Hollow shaft from 18 mm to 45 mm
  • Transmission accuracy < 60 arcsec
  • Repeatability < ± 6 arcsec
  • Sine-commutated AC hollow-shaft motor
  • Motor winding for 320 VDC / 600 VDC
  • Winding temperature monitoring via temperature sensor
  • High capacity and high stiffness cross roller bearing
  • Sine/cosine-encoder for use with SINAMICS®, SIMODRIVE® and SIMOVERT -MASTERDRIVES MC
  • HIPERFACE®- encoder for operation with Harmonic Drive® servo controller SC-610 or a variety of further servo controllers (NUM, CT, Danaher Motion, Elau, etc.)
  • Good controllability even at low speed
Compared with the previous FHA-B the new FHA-C series has the following additional features:
  • higher maximum torque
  • more compact design
  • higher torsional stiffness
  • higher maximum speed
 
CHM Series
Many years experience in the field of motion control as well as adaptation continuously changing markets have increased the specialist knowledge at Harmonic Drive gear we have expanded our core competences to include the development, design and production of servo motors. Our main focus lies in the development of motors for special ambient conditions.

Advantages
  • Large hollow shaft
  • Compact design
  • Low cogging torque
  • Smooth operation
  • High overload capacity
  • Maintenance free
  • Variable housing design
  • Corrosion-protected design
  • Clean-room cpmpatible
  • High linearity of the torque constant
  • Sinusoidal back EMF
  • Adapter flange yccording to EN 50347
  • Protection class IP54, optional IP65
FHA-C mini series
FHA-C mini Series Servo Actuators, combining precision Harmonic Drive gearing with AC servo motors, offer unique features unsurpassed by conventionally geared drives. Used in highly demanding industrial servo systems they provide precision motion control and high torque capacity in a very compact package.

Sine-commutated AC servo motors provide smooth torque without the brush wear or commutation limit associates with DC servo actuators. Encoder, mounted directly onto the motor shaft, provide position feedback information. The backlash-free Harmonic Drive gear is provided with grease lubrication specially developed to ensure minimum maintenance requirements and long service life.
The fully digital SC-610 et HA-680 Series Controllers are available for the control of these Servo Actuators. A menu driven setup software running under MS-Windows allows a comfortable parameter optimisation and system diagnosis.

Advantages
  • Super flat configuration
  • No backlash gear
  • Hollow shaft 6,2mm – 13,5mm
  • 4-point bearing or cross roller bearing
  • Motorwinding for 18 VAC or 230 VAC
  • TTL-Encoder with 2000 I/rev.
  • Synchronous motor with concentrated winding
 
CobraDrive Servo Rotary Module
Drive technology decentralisation contributes significantly to savings during installation, commissioning and service. The main challenges of the future are energy and cost efficiency, time savings and quality improvements. Decentralised drive systems can provide more effective planning and commissioning, improved performance and higher production efficiency.
With the new CobraDrive, Harmonic Drive AG brings a new drive system to the market that combines the advantages of Harmonic Drive technology with the advantages of decentralised control. Precise Harmonic Drive Gears have been perfectly combined with a highly dynamic AC servo motor. They are designed for confined spaces and are extremely accurate and reliable. Perfect for use in demanding industrial positioning applications.

Advantages
  • Precise, backflash free servo actuator
  • Large hollow shaft
  • Compact and light weight design
  • Precise and high capacity output bearing
  • Integrated servo controller
  • CAN-Bus or PROFIBUS-DP interface
  • Connection for limit switches and reference switches via an external input module
FFA-A/-B Series
FFA-A/-B series servo actuators combine Harmonic Drive precision gearing with AC servo motors in a very compact design. FFA-A/-B series actuators are available with maximum output torques from 10 to 1800 Nm and standard reduction ratios ranging from 50:1 to 160:1 providing maximum output speeds of up to 130 rpm. Matching SC-610 digital servo control units, which can be used for current, speed or position control are also available.

Advantages
  • Compact design
  • Low inertia
  • Choice of resolver/incremental encoder or absolute encoder
  • Compatibility with a wide variety of currently available servo drives, e.g. Simodrive/Simovert, Indradrive
  • Repeatability < ± 5 arcsec
  • Torque range up to 1800 Nm
  • Speed range up to 80 rpm
  • Available in 5 sizes with ratio 50:1 or 100:1
  • Available with SC-610 controllers series
 
LynxDrive Series
The LynxDrive series servo actuators combine Harmonic Drive precision gearing with AC servo motors with concentrated winding in a very compact design. LynxDrive series actuators are available with maximum output torques from 27 Nm up to 647 Nm and standard reduction ratios ranging from 30:1 up to 160:1 providing maximum output speeds of up to 217 rpm. Matching SC-610 digital servo control units, which can be used for current, speed or position control are also available.

Advantages:
  • Size 20 / 32 / 40
  • Ratio 30 / 50 / 80 / 100 / 120 /160
  • Maximum Torque 27 Nm up to 647 Nm
  • Maximum Speed up to 217 rpm
  • Cross roller output bearing
  • Mechanical compatibility to the previous FFA-A/B series
  • Synchronous motor with concentrated winding
  • Motor winding for 230VAC up to 400VAC
  • Corrosion protection according to DIN 50021 / IEC 68-2-11
  • Turnable connectors
  • Protection class IP65
  • Universal motor feedback interface for RESOLVER, HIPERFACE encoder, incremental encoder or EnDat encoder
  • Brake option
FPA Series
FPA series servo actuators combine Harmonic planetary gears with AC servo motors in a very compact design. FPA series actuators are available with maximum output torques up to 300 Nm and standard reduction ratios from 21:1 to 33:1 providing maximum output speeds of up to 1111 rpm. Matching SC-610 digital servo controllers, which can be used for power, speed or position control are also available. These controllers are prepared for 320V-DC-bus and use of the resolver or EnDat feedback.

Advantages
  • Compact design
  • High maximum output speed
  • Low inertia
  • Motor winding for 320/560 VDC (L-/H-variant)
  • Resolver, incremental encoder or absolute encoder
  • Compatibility with a wide variety of currently available servo drives, e.g. Simodrive/Simovert, Indradrive
  • Torque range up to 300 Nm
  • Output speed up to 1111 rpm
  • Available in 3 sizes with ratio 21 or 33
  • Available in 1 size with ratio 9, 21, 37 or 45
  • Available with SC-610 Series servo controllers
 
SC-610 Series Servo Controllers
The new designed SC-610-series controllers are going to follow the previous SC-500/510-series and offer enhanced functionality and improved control performance. They are prepared for driving the following servo actuators:
  • CHA and FHA-C-series hollow shaft actuators with Hiperface encoder
  • FHA-C mini-series actuators with TTL-encoder
  • FFA/FPA-series actuators with resolver and multiturn absolute encoder

Advantages

  • Flexible use by the customer since various operating modes can be selected by software depending on the desired application
  • The Hiperface communication allows absolute positioning within 4096 motor shaft revolutions using multi turn encoders on the actuator
  • The sine cosine feedback offers improved speed control performance comparing to the previous TTL-encoder
  • Extended inputs and outputs allow the selection of up to 256 pre-set positions stored in the EEPROM of the controller (on optional basis)
  • An advanced commissioning wizard incl. auto tune function offers an easy set-up of the controller
RSF Series
RSF Mini Series Servo Actuators, combining precision CSF series gearboxes with AC servo motors, offer unique features unsurpassed by conventionelly geared drives. Used in highly demanding industrial servo systems they are providing precision motion control and high torque capacity in a very compact package.

Sine commuted AC servo motors provide smooth torque over a wide speed range, without showing brush wear, as known from DC motors. Encoders, mounted directly onto the motor shaft, provide position feedback information. The backlash free Harmonic Drive gear is provided with grease lubrication specially developed to ensure minimum maintenance requirementts and long service life.

Product Advantages:
  • Extremely compact and light weight design
  • Maintenance free brushless AC servo motor
  • Backflash free Harmonic Drive gear
  • High stiffness output bearing
  • Optional fail save brake for the RSF-5A
  • Synchronous with single pole winding
 
HA-680 series
The HA-680 controller is specially for the RSF and FHA-mini series developed. The digital servo controller is suitable for 24 v applications and for use as a current, speed or position controller.

Product advantages:
  • The HA 680-Series Controllers offer enhanced functionality and improved control performance
  • Various user selectable operating modes allow easy adaptation to the desired application
  • Variable feedback options allow the connection of various servo motors
  • Small, compact and light weight design
  • Separate mains power supply and control power supply for advanced safety requirements
  • Integrated brake circuit and brake resistance
  • Easy actuator setup by using the front-end software PSF-520
PMA Series
The PMA-Series DC-Mini servo actuators consist of a Harmonic Drive box in mini or super-mini size combined with a DC servo motor and feedback device. All sizes are available with an incremental encoder. The size 8,11 and 14 are also available with a holding brake, as option. Major features of these actuators are:

Advantages
  • Zerobacklash positioning in low power applications
  • Easy adaptation to readily available servo controllers via incremental Encoder feedback
  • 12V/24V DL-Power supply
  • Combination of DC-mini-motor and precision gear
  • Torque range up to 20 Nm
  • Speed range up to 180 rpm
  • Repeatability about ± 1 arcmin
  • Available in 4 sizes with ratio 50:1 - 110:1; with encoder
 
TorkDrive
The new Harmonic Drive TorkDrive torque motors have been developed for rotating applications requiring precise rotation with high torque at relatively slow speeds.

The principle of operation of torque motors can be compared to synchronous servo motors. The main difference is in the large number of pole pairs in the stator and rotor which generates high torque at low rotational speeds.

The Harmonic Drive TorkDrive is delivered as a frameless, individual component set as a stator and rotor that can be integrated directly into the machine application.

The standard version of the TorkDrive is designed for the use with an external water cooling device. Water cooling provides higher power output for the same drive size as well as reducing the heat transfer to the machine.

Advantages:
  • High torque capacity
  • Compact form
  • Large hollow shaft
  • High efficiency
  • No backlash
  • High stiffness
  • Low maintenance
YukonDrive
The powerful servo controllers YukonDrive offer the ideal complement to the precise servo drives and servo motors of the Harmonic Drive AG.

The YukonDrive is optimised for use in the lower and middle power range and predestined for high dynamic movements.

Advantages:
  • Highest power density in three compact designs
  • 3 A up to 8 A nominal current at 13 x 230 VAC supply
  • 2 A up to 6,5 A nominal current at 3 x 400 VAC up to 480 VAC supply
  • Overload capability up to 300%
  • State ot the art communication interfaces, i. e. EtherCAT, SERCOS III
  • proven interfaces, i. e. SERCOS II, CANopen (DS301/DSP402)
 
Special Actuators
As a new option the FHA-EC series AC-hollow-shaft actuator offers a servo system with output-side singleturn absolute encoder type ECN-113 from Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH, connected to the output flange via an extension of the hollow-shaft. This allows the absolute position of the gear output to be measured.

As a new option the FHA-AS series AC-hollow-shaft actuator offers an output-side acceleration sensor according to Ferraris principle. In conjunction with a particular controller a precise clocking and a re-improved transmission accuracy can be achieved to fulfil even extreme requirements.

The HDVA series valve actuator with stainless steel housing consists of a stepping motor combined with Harmonic Drive precision gear. The feedback follows via motor-side encoder or output-side potentiometer.

The HDPL series linear actuator was specially developed for the coating section of a paper machine. It can be used for applications demanding high linear forces and exceptionally high accuracy.

The customized HDPL-C series special actuator fulfils positioning tasks with particularly high accuracy. It consists of a AC servo motor, Harmonic Drive gear, precision ball screw as well as absolute measuring system with SSI interface.
 
Series FHA-EC
The FHA series digital AC hollow-shaft servo actuators with Sine/Cosine Encoder, combining precision Harmonic Drive gearing with highly dynamic AC servo motors, offer unique features unsurpassed by conventionally geared drives.

Used in highly demanding industrial servo systems they provide precision motion control and high torque capacity in a very compact package. An incremental encoder at the motor shaft with sinusoidal output signals provides feedback information for the FHA Series Actuator with Sine/Cosine Encoder. The actuator is compatible with a wide variety of currently available digital servo drives for Sin/Cos motor feedback systems, e.g. Simodrive 611D®/611U®/MASTERDRIVE MC®. The additional singleturn absolute encoder type ECN-113 from Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH is connected to the output flange via an extension of the hollow-shaft and allows the absolute position of the gear output to be measured.

Advantages
  • Backlash-free precision gear
  • Hollow-shaft from 18 mm to 45 mm
  • Transmission accuracy < 60 arcsec
  • Repeatability < ± 6 arcsec
  • Sine-commutated AC hollow-shaft motor
  • Motor winding for 600 VDC
  • Winding temperature monitoring via KTY-84-130 temperature sensor
  • High capacity and high stiffness cross roller bearing
  • Sine-Cosine-Encoder for use with SIMODRIVE 611D/U and SIMOVERT - MASTERDRIVES MC
  • HIPERFACE®-encoder for operation with a variety of servo controllers (NUM, CT, Kollmorgen-Seidel, Elau, etc.)
  • Good controllability even at low speed
  • No homing cycle required
  • No limit switches required
  • Safety advantages
  • Absolute value via EnDat Interface
  • Absolute positioning accuracy < 20 arcsec
HDVA Series
The Precision Valve Actuators are designed as electro-mechanical actuators for the adjustment of valves demanding high regulation accuracy. The HDVA Series Valve Actuators feature a stainless steel housing according to protection class IP 65.

They can be used in paper machines for the regulation of the paper pulp consistency. The chemical industry is another important application area for this actuator type.
 
HDPL Series
The Harmonic Drive Linear Actuators HDPL Series have been developed for applications demanding high linear forces and exceptionally high accuracy. According to the version, the Linear Actuators can withstand an axial load of up to 13 kN, in both tension and compression and can achieve positioning accuracies in the micron range for a maximum stroke of 10 to 20 mm.

HDPL Series Linear Actuators are being used in paper coating machines for the adjustment of the coater blade. Another significant application is in the transverse and side register of printing machines or in machine tools for tool wear adjustment.
HDPL-C Series
Harmonic Drive HDPL-C Series Linear Actuators are ideally suited to high load positioning applications with tough requirements regarding accuracy. These actuators can exert tensile and compressive forces of up to ± 10000 N with a repeatability of 1 µm. The actuators feature high quality transmission components, which enable backlash-free positioning over a stroke of 33 mm. The linear actuators are used in e.g. motorized fine adjustment of the radial slide in multi-spindle turning machines.
 
Winding Gears
Harmonic Drive winding gears are a customised planetary gear with particularly high reliability. This special planetary gear is driven via the planet carrier and comprises two sun gears and a double planetary gear. This version does not require a ring gear. The complete housing acts as the carrier (input element) and rotates with an operating speed of up to 3000 rpm. This dynamically balanced system must exhibit low backlash and operate reliably in 24 hour/day use. The winding gears are applied in stator winding machines for electrical motors. Using the central hollow shaft the wire for the stator is passed between the planet gears.
 
 
Applications
When development of Harmonic Drive gear products began more than 25 years ago, it was impossible to visualize the vast range of diverse applications. The unique operating principle and properties of Harmonic Drive gearing make it highly suited to a wide range of applications in many different industrial sectors: In our Design Guidelines we collected some proven designs for you.
 
Industrial Robots
Machine Tools
 
Printing Machines
Measuring and Testing Machines
 
Woodworking Machines
Medical Equipment
 
Semiconductor
Aircraft technology
 
Aerospace
Telecommunications
 
Packaging Machines
Papermaking Machines
 
Glassworking Machines
Textile Machines
 
Metalforming Machines
Plasticworking Machines
 
Optical Equipment and Photonics
 
         

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