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Portescap, a global provider of motion solutions, is pleased to announce our participation in Automation Expo 2023. The upcoming show is being held at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai, India, from August 23-26, 2023, and is one of Southeast Asia’s largest exhibitions that brings together professionals from across the automation industry. Our team will be available...

Surgical power tools have been a critical part of the medical industry for decades, having undergone significant advancements in recent years to meet the ever-shifting demands of surgical procedures. Rapid technological innovation has not only helped facilitate the development of more precise and efficient surgical power tools, but the continued miniaturization of the mi...

The 90ECF brushless DC flat slotted motor is the newest and largest – motor to join our flat motor portfolio. Featuring a performance optimized design that utilizes an outer rotor configuration with an overall body length of 40mm, this motor delivers high power density and smooth output torque in a compact package.

This article presents the analysis of center distance influence on gearbox dynamics, which is characterized by time-varying mesh stiffness. System-level dynamic analysis and a detailed mathematical transmission model presenting the center distance as a variable have been used to predict the gearbox noise behavior. The center distance variation in the mathematical model i...

It is critical to accurately control the flight trajectory of a missile so that it reaches the intended target. Based on inputs from the guidance system, actuators precisely adjust the position of control surfaces (i.e. the fins and canards) to guide the missile’s flight trajectory. The motor driving the actuator must be both lightweight and rugged to tolerate the extrem...

A leading manufacturer of mechanical thrombectomy devices needed a high-speed DC motor to power a new device to remove clots in the brain. Since brain clots can be fatal, motor precision and reliability are key to the optimal outcome for the patient. To remove a clot, the device first spins a wire at high speed to break up the clot, then vacuum aspirates it out of the bl...

A major airline uses automatic, reliable and simple to operate passenger window shades to darken or block light. The motors that perform this function must adhere to stringent design requirements for aircraft electronics, which include low weight, high reliability and low power consumption. A key aircraft industry shade manufacturer needed a motor source to fit these sha...

A variety of motor manufacturers provide online tools and calculators to assist users in selecting an ideal miniature motor, including our own MotionCompass™, a web-based application designed to provide mini motor solutions based on unique motion requirements for various applications. However, these tools shouldn’t replace having a fundamental understanding of the factor...

The integration of miniature motors allows robots to make very small and precise movements – a key advantage in surgical procedures. Tiny motors provide the high torque and precise control vital to perform surgeries with improved accuracy and minimal invasiveness. Surgeons rely on robots to perform surgeries that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to do and to pr...

The popularity of collaborative robots (cobots) has led to a wide variety of humanoid style robots being used in various home and industrial settings. The robot axes require actuators that are compact, power-dense, quiet and operate smoothly with low vibration. Most cobots include 4–6 axes of motion: base, knee, arm, shoulder, wrist and end-effector. A Chinese manufactu...

This size 8 brushless DC slotted mini motor is designed for high reliability in autoclave environments and can reach more than 1,000 sterilization cycles. With this new frame size, your application design will benefit from a motion solution built with Portescap's extensive experience in autoclavable motor design. The size 8 mini motor’s torque and speed make this an idea...

In mechanical thrombectomy systems, DC motors enable thrombus or blood clot removal via the treatment device. For DC motors, there are two technologies to review when selecting a motor for the device: Iron Core and Coreless. Let’s review why DC Coreless motors are a superior selection for this application. DC Coreless motors, as the name suggests, have no iron core at t...

With highly specialized designs from Portescap, you get reliable solutions that are resistant to thermal and mechanical shock and that are capable of delivering the necessary power and long life required for these applications, all in a small, lightweight envelope.

Decided that a brush DC motor is right for your application or device? Great! These motors are designed to provide high power density, low friction, low starting voltages, minimal iron losses, and superb speed-to-torque performance, making them ideal for applications in the medical, robotics, factory automation, and aerospace and defense fields. How Do I Choose Between ...

Though small in size, brushless DC mini motors serve a variety of critical roles in today’s commercial and military aircraft. From delivering active force feedback to the pilot, thus reducing pilot workload and strain, to providing key inputs on controls inside the cockpit, motion solutions deliver the power and reliability behind flight control systems.

To reduce total cost of care, healthcare providers are increasingly turning toward home and ambulatory infusion pumps to free the patient from the hospital setting. These small, battery powered pumps save thousands of dollars in hospital room and nursing care costs. They also allow the patient to continue therapy while leading a more normal life in the comfort of the hom...

Portescap expands their brushless slotless DC platform to include the 16ECP24 miniature BLDC motor and the 16ECP24-2A miniature BLDC motor with integrated electronics. The 16ECP24 motors are cost optimized without sacrificing performance or reliability. The 16ECP24 features a 16mm motor diameter, 24mm in length, that delivers speeds up to 60,000 rpm in a 26 gram package...

Maintaining proper blood flow is critical for tissue oxygenation. When blood flow is obstructed, discomfort, loss of limbs and even death can occur. Peripheral artery disease is a circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. This is often caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls, which must be reduced or removed by a procedur...

Coming soon, the new 26BF nuvoDisc is a flat BLDC motor utilizing a unique disc magnet slotless technology. Featuring a diameter of 26mm and an overall body length of only 11mm, this innovative motor provides dynamic motion capabilities due to the very low inertia in a compact envelope. The design is equipped with a ball bearing assembly that is larger than most of the ...

Portescap, a leading global manufacturer of miniature and specialty motors, is pleased to announce the release of the 20ECF brushless slotted flat motor, which is the latest motor to join the flat motor platform. The 20ECF is characterized by a flat architecture, as well as a compact package size that is a hallmark of Portescap’s existing brushless motor portfolio. The...

Motors in a stalled condition may be prone to overheating and possible damage if the current flowing under these conditions becomes higher than the maximum continuous rating. The purpose of this document is to explain which parameters contribute to the tolerance and variation of the stall torque value of a brushless DC motor. HOW TO CALCULATE THE STALL TORQUE? Go read ...

They are typically used as an easy and cost-effective positioning solution, as they can be driven step by step without needing a rotor position feedback system (such as an encoder or integrated hall sensor). This way of driving a motor without feedback is also called “open loop” control. However, the design of these motors and the way they are driven can lead to trouble ...

When it comes to motion for handheld and miniature medical device designs, a standard electrical mini motor may seem like a good starting point.

Founded in 1931 in Switzerland as The Universal Escapement Ltd., Portescap was devoted exclusively to manufacturing products for the clock and watch industry. Our company became quickly famous for the Incabloc shock absorber system which was breakthrough for mechanical watches designs. Thanks for its passion for precision and customer centric innovation, in 1959, Port...

These power losses are mainly turned into thermal power and tend to be higher in magnitude when the delivered mechanical power is greater. The thermal energy generated inside an electric motor creates a temperature rise that will result in a heat transfer from warmer to colder (thanks to conduction and convection), and eventually carries the heat outside of the motor. O...

Wide temperature range and vibration are some of the critical conditions that affect the performance of these mission critical systems. Portescap's capabilities and motion control expertise provide exceptional solutions suited for responsiveness, reliability and motion precision. Our solutions provide optimum torque and efficiency in compact and lightweight envelopes, c...

These highly complex procedures require very high precision and balancing. Even minor vibrations or jerks could impact the outcome of surgeries. These quick coupling hand pieces require perfectly balanced motors with low vibration for fatigue-free working in various types of Neuro operations. Portescap's Surgical Motion Solutions are compact and provide the most torque ...

DC coreless motors that are fully enclosed are the perfect solution for powering Solar Panel Cleaning Robots. These motors are light in weight, energy efficient, long lasting (reduce the overall cost of ownership) and maintenance free. The lighter weight makes the machines easier to handle, reduces the strain on the rails and prevents any inadvertent and costly damage to...

Many applications utilizing Portescap’s brushed DC miniature motors demand driving the motors at more than one load point or through specific load cycles. Running the motor at usable load points requires a variable, controllable power source, which can be achieved through continuous linear regulation power supplies or through Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). The linear re...