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Powered surgical hand tools are a mainstay of the operating room. For decades surgeons and device makers have relied on sterilizable Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors to meet the torque, speed, and reliability requirements of surgical hand tools. With the advance of surgical robotics and robotically assisted surgical devices, device makers continue to look to BLDC m...

Portescap has launched this simple-to-navigate ecommerce website to make it quick and efficient to select and order the right miniature motor for performance-critical applications. With the full range of Portescap brushless DC motors, brush DC motors, linear stepper motors, can stack motors and disc magnet motors all available on the e-store, customers can browse motors ...

With speed proportional to applied voltage, the motor can be simply driven using a continuous linear regulation power supply. But is this always the best solution? Dr Sunil Kedia, Core Market NPD Manager at Portescap, looks at the benefits of using a PWM drive as an alternative; and examines the optimal frequency, current ripple and lifespan considerations for controll...

Portescap introduces the newest addition to their Ultra EC™ mini brushless DC motor platform - the 22 ECP brushless motor with a new integrated driver. This new 22mm diameter motor is available in 35mm length. These compact motors offer almost 50 percent more continuous torque over similar comparative motors without compromising on the smooth operation and long life you ...

MotionCompass Providing engineering expertise 24 hours a day! Please note: Some Portescap products are not available through MotionCompass. If you don’t see a recommendation for a product of interest, please contact us. Portescap is pleased to announce a new motor selector tool, MotionCompass™ – a web-based application that facilitates choosing a motor based on your ap...

Global leader in miniature electric motor solutions, Portescap, has increased its support for France and French speaking markets with the launch of a new website. The French language website will support OEM design engineers and provides motor specifications, drawings, 3D models and features to provide fast miniature motor selection. To further support existing French sp...

Portescap, a leading global manufacturer of miniature and specialty motors, has added the 16ECS high-speed brushless motor to its Ultra EC™ mini brushless DC motor platform. These compact 16-millimeter motors are available in 36- and 52-mm lengths and provide high power while running at speeds of 75,000 rpm. The 16ECS is comprised of an enhanced magnetic circuit that red...

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Challenge Milling dental prostheses faster, using strong material and with the best surface finish, requires high power and high speed motors for the spindle axis. Live temperature monitoring directly from inside the coil of the motor ensures reliable operation whilst delivering maximum throughput. Laboratories are increasingly looking for smaller benchtop machines...

There are three types of methods that can be used: Voltage-controlled linear supply Current linear supply PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) We will discuss PWM briefly. In many applications, the DC motor needs to provide various load points. PWM is a method that can provide variable controlled power to the motor to adjust to various load points in the ap...

Widely used on pro-cycling bicycles, electronic gear shift systems provide unparalleled end user experience. The high speed and dynamic response combined with high precision of the shifter is the key for premium shifiting feeling. The trend being wireless groupsets with embedded battery cells, small motor footprint with customized integration of the gearing system is req...

These new 16mm diameter motor versions are available in 2 lengths (36mm & 52mm). These compact motors offer almost 50 percent more continuous torque over similar comparative motors without compromising on the smooth operation and long life you expect from Portescap’s brushless slotless motors. The integration of the driver inside the motor reduces many of the complexit...

A global provider of arthroscopic equipment and other surgical solutions needed a brushless motor durable enough to withstand autoclaving, yet light enough to prevent user fatigue. They needed a motion solution for an arthroscopic shaver hand tool used in surgeries on knees, shoulders and other joints. When an arthroscopic debridement is performed, small incisions are ma...

Portescap has been a leading expert in miniature motors and precision motion control solutions for medical devices and clinical diagnostics for many decades and we’re proud to be able to play a critical role during this crucial time. However, more than technical expertise is required in these unprecedented times. Collaboration, speed, and flexibility are needed as many o...

There are few industries that push the limits of engineering further than the manufacture of surgical power tools. Design engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of ergonomics, precision, size and reliability in order to release the latest life-saving device onto the market. Fortunately, Portescap has launched a range of 15 new motors that are designed specifical...

Portescap is pleased to announce the release of a new line of standard prototype motors for surgical applications. These 15 motors represent Portescap’s new SM series of surgical motors designed to meet the demanding requirements for surgical devices at a more cost-effective price point. These motors leverage Portescap’s market leading sterilizable design approach and su...

Portescap provides advanced motion solutions that maximize power while improving user experience. Your screwdrivers, nutrunners, stapling, and cutting tools will benefit from increased performance, lower weight and energy-efficiency our motors provide. Portescap's new 35ECS offers the right balance between high torque and speed in a compact package. Even better is th...

This 2 pole motor offers ultra high speed and power (up to 330W, max continuous) without compromising on the smooth operation and long life you expect from Portescap’s brushless slotless motors. The new 35ECS motor is available in two lengths: the 35ECS60 and the 35ECS80. The 35ECS60 and 35ECS80 motors feature our patented Ultra EC coil technology which provides unpa...

Portescap introduces the new 22mm High Torque Planetary Gearbox which features a full metal gearbox design and specially designed gears providing continuous torque up to 3.7Nm and efficiency ranging from 62% to 82% with a max recommended speed of 12,000 RPM. This gearbox can also be operated above the max recommended torque and speed value for a rated power range ...

This 35mm linear stepper motor offers an enhanced design ideal for applications demanding high linear force. The new 35DBM features an optimized magnetic circuit powered by high energy neodymium magnets. The 7.5 deg step angle provides finer incremental movement with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.

Portescap will be offering 2 more new length sizes under its ECT range of Ultra EC™ Brushless Slotless motors: the 35mm 22ECT35 and the 48 mm 22ECT48. These new 22ECT motors along with higher torque capacity are light in weight and come in a compact package which helps in further miniaturization of the customer application. These compact brushless motors offer almo...

Portescap expands the newly launched DCT range of Athlonix™ Brush DC motors with the introduction of the 17DCT brush dc mini motor. The 17DCT motor features Portescap’s proven energy efficient coreless design with an optimized self-supporting coil and magnetic circuit which enables higher performance in a compact 17 mm diameter size. With high torque carrying capabili...

Portescap introduces the next generation of high power density Can Stack Linear Actuators, the 20DBM. These 20 mm linear stepper motors offer an optimized design ideal for applications demanding high linear force. The new 20DBM features an optimized magnetic circuit which provides improved performance over existing designs. The 7.5 deg step angle provides finer increment...

Portescap is proud to announce the expansion of the Ultra EC™ range of brushless DC slotless motors with the introduction of the new 30ECT motor. This 4 pole motor offers ultra high torque and power (up to 245W, max continuous) without compromising on the smooth operation and long life you expect from Portescap’s brushless slotless motors. The new 30ECT motor is availab...

A number of medical applications need high-speed actuation in the lower load band. Read more here: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/c492d1b8#/c492d1b8/24

The 22ECT is constructed with an enhanced high efficiency magnetic circuit that significantly reduces both iron and joule losses, the primary causes for motor stator heating. The result is the new 22ECT stays cooler and offers greater power density than equivalent models within its target operating zone. With maximum continuous torque up to 98.5 mNm and higher stall torq...

All 3 Ultra EC product lines owe their performance to our innovative patented U coil design and technology. The Ultra U coil uses straight copper turns to maximize the effectiveness of the magnetic field, with coil heads perfectly integrated into the compact motor design. With minimal joule and iron losses, maximum power is available to achieve the specific performance c...

with its newest M Sense B Encoder Portescap introduces the newest magnetic encoder to our product line, the M Sense B encoder - designed specifically for applications that require high accuracy and in a compact design. The M Sense B is the first in its class to offer accuracy in the range of 1-1.5 degrees covering a resolution band up to 1024 lines with an integrated ...

The 16ECP provides high performance and is constructed with an enhanced high efficiency magnetic circuit that significantly reduces both iron and recirculation losses, the primary causes for motor stator heating. The new patented EC motor coil also achieves higher available torque and mechanical power compared to similar brushless motors. The result is the new 16ECP stay...