DC motors with moving coil rotor and high performance permanent magnets
maxon DC motor programs may be distinguished as follows:

RE-Program

• Æ 6 - 75 mm
• 0.3 - 250 watts
• Highest performance by using Neodymium- (NdFeB) magnets

S-Program

• Æ 22 - 32 mm
• 6 - 15 wattsAlNiCo magnets
• Flexible program with many versions

A-Program

• Æ 15 and 20 mm
• 0.8 and 1.2 watts
• AlNiCo magnets
• Designed for optimum manufacturing efficiency the A-Program offers many of the advantages of the S-Program at lower cost.

F-Program

• Æ 30 - 60 mm
• 2.5 - 80 watts
• Ferrite magnets
• Often a very interesting price/performance ratio, in spite of the higher volume-to-power relationship.

Characteristics

• Mechanical commutation (graphite or precious metal brushes)
• Excellent volume/performance ratio
• Highest efficiency
• Low inductance
• No magnetic cogging
• High acceleration thanks to a low mass inertia
• Low electromagnetic interference
• Linear characteristics
• High reliability
• Multiple combination possibilities with gears, feedback devices and control electronics

Some applications
space robots, aircraft seats, packaging systems, conveyors, chip mounting systems etc.

• Electronically commutated (brushless) DC motors
• Ø 6 - 60 mm
• 1.2 - 400 watts

Characteristics

• Electronically commutated
• Neodymium magnets
• Unsurpassed life time
• No abrasion
• Low noise level
• High speeds even at low voltages
• No magnetic cogging
• Good heat dissipation, high overload ability
• Very small electrical time constant and low inductance
• Multiple combination possibilities with gears, feedback devices and control electronics
• Autoclavable versions available

Model: EC-MAX
The modular drive system with an impressive price/performance ratio.

• Electronically commutated (brushless) DC motors
• 4 different motor sizes: Ø 16, 22, 30, 40 mm
• 5 - 120 watts

Applications
robots, handheld devices for surgery and dentistry, industrial robots, air detecting systems, spectrometers, engraving systems, apnea devices etc.

Model: EC-powermax
Ø 30mm, 200 watts: Brushless servomotors pushing the boundaries of technology.

• 4-pole brushless DC motors
• Ø 22 - 30 mm
• 90 - 200 watts

Applications
industrial robots, robots for surgery, airspace applications, centrifuges etc.

Model: Flat motors
Flat motors for tight spaces.

• Brushless DC motors in a flat design with outer or inner rotor (EC-i)
• Ø 6 - 90 mm
• 0.03 - 90 watts

Applications
barcode scanners, robotics, air samplers, conveyors etc.


 

• Customized special gears
• Standard spur and planetary gearheads
  - Ø 6 - 81 mm
  - 0.002 - 120 Nm

Characteristics

• Matched to maxon motors
• Efficient transmission of torque and speed
• Reduction ratios from 4:1 to 5752:1
• High precision
• Low noise level
• Comprising high-tech CIM/MIM components
• Autoclavable versions available

Applications
Wherever mechanical power is required at a high torque and corresponding reduced speed.

Small micro drives for big applications.

• Drive systems (DC and EC) with a diameter < 10 mm
• Motor types: Ø 6 - 8 mm , 0.03 - 1.2 watts

Characteristics

• Extreme small-sized design
• Incorporation of high-tech ceramic components
• Use of high energy magnets
• Optimized volume/performance ratio
• Assembled under clean-room conditions
• Complete systems (motor, gearheads, feedback devices, control electronics)

Applications
drug delivery systems, prostheses, micro positioning units, PCB mounting systems etc.

Feedback devices (for speed and positioning control)

• Encoders
  - Magneto-resistant (MR)
  - Magnetic with hall sensors
  - Optical
• Resolvers
• DC tachos

Characteristics

• High signal resolution (12 - 2048 CPT)
• Precise control
• 2 or 3 channel versions depending on application
• Matched to maxon motors and to maxon control electronics
• Mounting on motors with through shafts for resonance reasons

Control electronics for DC and EC motors

• 1 and 4-quadrant servoamplifiers
• Positioning control units
  - MIP
  - EPOS (Easy-to-use Positioning) with CANopen interface

Characteristics

• Matched to maxon motors
• Comprehensive range of cables and accessories available
• Customization if required
   

• Intelligent compact drives with a maximum 60 watts output
• maxon compact drives feature controllers, sensors and motors in a modern aluminium casing
• Connection according to the CANopen standard

Characteristics

• Combination of proven maxon motor products (brushless maxon EC motor, digital MR encoder, fully digital EPOS positioning controller)
• High power density
• Compact design
• Maintenance-free system (stand-alone)
• Easy start-up procedure (wiring is kept to a minimum)
• Easy programming (EPOS Studio software)
• CANopen compatible
• Can be combined with maxon planetary gears
• Economical prices through substantial cost-savings

Applications
robotics, semiconductor equipment, weaving machines, imprinting equipment, packaging machines, laboratory equipment etc.

maxon motor GmbH in Sexau, Germany not only develops and produces standard and special gearheads, but also has in-depth knowledge and expertise in powder injection molding for highly complex components.
It offers ceramic (CIM) and metallic (MIM) injection molding components under the maxon ceramic brand name.
These are mainly customer-specific solutions, but also components for gearheads and motors.

Characteristics of CIM components

• Extremely hard and wear resistant
• Bending strength up to 1200 N/mm2
• Highly temperature resistant
• High chemical resistance
• Biocompatibility
• Low specific weight
• Excellent insulators

Characteristics of MIM components

• Excellent mechanical properties (similar to cast or rolled steel)
• High density of 96 - 98%
• Gastight and pressurized due to closed pore space
• High surface quality
• Highly corrosion resistant
• After-treatments such as heat treatment, polishing, galvanizing, welding, soldering and machining are all easy procedures

Applications

The possible uses of CIM and MIM components are extremely diverse due to the unlimited molding options and special features of the materials used. From medical to dental technology, electronics and textile industry to measuring and controlling technology - there is barely a sector that does not use these production technologies.

Hand-held surgical devices
Surgical robots
Micro-pumps
Dialysis systems
Dosing systems
Radiation equipment

Humanoid robots
Service robots
Educational robots

Positioning systems
Handling systems
Conveyor belts
Industrial robots

Feeders
SMT placement equipment
Lithography systems
Wafer processing systems

Battery-driven professional tools
Power screwdrivers
Nail guns
Secateurs
 

Model trains
Gambling machines
Golf caddies
Household robots
Watch winders

Mobile inspection systems
Surveillance cameras
Access and lock systems
Automated gates
 

Card readers
Money changing machines
Cash dispensers
Ticket printers

Microscopes
Laser leveling systems
Precision scales
Climate analyzers

Antenna adjustments
Copiers / Printers / Plotters
Recording systems
Professional cameras

Adjustable shock-absorbers
Exhaust reduction systems
Power steering
Electronic tachographs

Seat adjustments
Flight recorders
Autopilots
Air conditioners
Space robots