What is a torque motor?

How did electric motors change? What innovations have been made? Torque motors have benefitted greatly from the knowledge gained making linear motors.

Rotational electric motors have been around for ages but a lot has changed since then. How did electric motors change? What innovations have been made? Torque motors have benefitted greatly from the knowledge gained making linear motors. Utilizing a brushless 3-phase design they can provide even greater efficiency and power, especially at low rpm. Meanwhile minimizing maintenance requirements.

Torque motors excel in their ability to directly drive applications. There’s no need for a transmission/gearbox. The moving rotor of the torque motor is glued or clamped directly on the driven part. Throughout the rev-range a high continuous torque is available. Required torque and available space help determine the diameter and width of the motor. Motors can be very slim but large in diameter (large axles and turntables) or have a ‘height’ close to their diameter, resulting in a compact but high-torque motor.

FEATURES

All torque motors, large or small, follow a similar design. Important

characteristics of the torque motor are:

■ 3-phase synchronous

■ Brushless and maintenance free

■ Permanent magnet rotor (4+ poles)

■ Direct drive

■ High level of control

■ Low mass

Because of their high torque delivery and no inertia-mismatch, torque motors do not require gearboxes or transmissions. The rotor of a torque motor can be directly mounted to an axle. This can even be a hollow axle, reducing the rotating mass and increasing mechanical efficiency. Torque motors are used in a wide variety of products. From rotary tables to robotic arms. Do you have an application that might benefit from a torque motor? Contact our Application Engineering team for

more information.

Our team of Application Engineers can advise in all your future plans with Torque motors. Do not hesitate to contact us at support@tecnotion.com or +31 546536300 and ask for an Application Engineer.