Page 20 - Industrial Technology September 2020 issue

MACHINE

TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES FOR MACHINE BUILDERS

BUILDING

Electrocraft introduces MPW series wheel
drive for mobile robot applications
ElectroCraft has expanded its MobilePower product
family with the MPW wheel drive. The MPW wheel
drive features a high torque-density brushless DC
motor with a heavy duty integrated planetary
gearbox mounted inside the hub of a lightweight
aluminum wheel with custom tread. Designed for
mobile robot applications, the MPW combines
optimum performance with high-efficiency, quiet operation
and long life. ElectroCraft says its MobilePower MPW series wheel
drives feature an integrated design that provides increased performance
and reliability when compared to traditional motor/gearbox/wheel
combinations.
MORE INFORMATION: www.electrocraft.com

Reliable secondary protection for
battery packs from ATC Semitec

Safe operation is the top priority for
Li-ion batteries. While conventional
current fuses only offer protection
against high current incidents, the
Schott Sefuse D6SE-45 battery logic
fuse provides additional protection
against overcharging. These miniature
surface mount battery logic fuses reliably cut off in case of overcurrent
during discharge or overcharge. Excessive discharge currents will blow the
fuse in a conventional manner. If there is an over-current condition during
charging, then the D6S’s built-in heater is triggered, which then helps to
blow the fuse circuit and protects the Li-ion battery.
MORE INFORMATION: www.atcsemitec.co.uk

Torque motors feature variable
assembly options for optimisation

Baumüller offers its DST2 motors with
different installation options. The classic
option for these direct drives is the version
with hollow shaft, which offers high rigidity and
thus good power transmission. The connection to the
machine can be made using a clamping set, a shrink disc, a hydraulic
clamping bush or a ball screw. The second option is the kit motor, where
machine builders have extra flexibility in integration. In this case, the
customer is only provided with the active parts of the motor which allows
optimal integration into the machine. Finally there is an industry-specific
solution in the version with thrust bearing.
MORE INFORMATION: www.baumueller.de

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