DC-max motor with GPX gearhead

maxon motor has released the DC-max motor range fitted with the GPX gearhead. The motor offers the same high-powered rare earth magnets and patented maxon rhombic winding as the premium maxon motor range but is packaged in more cost-effective housing. Mixing technologies in this way enables the product designer to focus the gear motor’s strengths where they are needed. The high motor speed and high gear reduction require the gearhead to act as an efficient transmission; this is achieved through precision machining and quality materials that the GPX gearhead offers.

The company has released an example gearmotor combination specified for a sample preparation application. The gearhead portion of the drive is exposed to a corrosive atmosphere, requiring all stainless steel construction; however, the motor portion is hermetically sealed and does not require the stainless steel body of the typical motor used with this gearhead. The advantage of this mix-and-match approach to gearmotor selection is that the mechatronic equipment designer can allocate costs where needed for the device.