Medical Supplies

Brünigstrasse 220
6072 Sachseln
Switzerland
Postfach 263
6072 Sachseln

Phone: (+41-41)6661500
Fax: (+41-41)6661650
http://www.maxonmotor.com
info@maxonmotor.com

Company Profile

About us

maxon motor is the world’s leading supplier of high-precision drive systems. More than 40 years’ experience, constant innovation, top-quality products and competent customer service make maxon motor a reliable partner in the drive technology sector. We are driven by your specific requirements. The product range incorporated in the modular system is comprehensive:

DC motors with ironless winding and flat motors with iron core (up to 500W output power, mechanical and electronic commutation)
Planetary gears, spur gears and special gears
Sensors (encoders, DC tachos, resolvers)
Servo amplifiers, position controllers
High-tech CIM and MIM components
Customer specific drive solutions
maxon motor is a Swiss company headquartered in Sachseln (Central Switzerland) that employs over 1500 staff worldwide. Its sales companies based in over 30 countries provide a locally-based and competent customer service. maxon motor has production sites at its head office in Switzerland as well as in Germany and Hungary.

maxon motor helps provide innovative solutions at competitive prices for numerous applications in various markets, such as industrial automation, medical technology, security technology, instrumentation, communications, consumer applications etc.

Product Information
07.01 Actuators
maxon DC motor 04.09.2007

maxon DC motor: Nothing else comes as close to 100%.
DC motors with moving coil rotor and high performance permanent magnets

maxon DC motor programs may be distinguished as follows:
RE-Program

Æ 6 - 75 mm
0.3 - 250 watts
Highest performance by using Neodymium- (NdFeB) magnets
S-Program

Æ 22 - 32 mm
6 - 15 wattsAlNiCo magnets
Flexible program with many versions
A-Program

Æ 15 and 20 mm
0.8 and 1.2 watts
AlNiCo magnets
Designed for optimum manufacturing efficiency the A-Program offers many of the advantages of the S-Program at lower cost.
F-Program

Æ 30 - 60 mm
2.5 - 80 watts
Ferrite magnets
Often a very interesting price/performance ratio, in spite of the higher volume-to-power relationship.
Characteristics

Mechanical commutation (graphite or precious metal brushes)
Excellent volume/performance ratio
Highest efficiency
Low inductance
No magnetic cogging
High acceleration thanks to a low mass inertia
Low electromagnetic interference
Linear characteristics
High reliability
Multiple combination possibilities with gears, feedback devices and control electronics

maxon compact drive 04.09.2007

All-in-one: brushless DC motor, feedback device and position controller.
Intelligent compact drives with a maximum 60 watts output
maxon compact drives feature controllers, sensors and motors in a modern aluminium casing
Connection according to the CANopen standard
Characteristics

Combination of proven maxon motor products (brushless maxon EC motor, digital MR encoder, fully digital EPOS positioning controller)
High power density
Compact design
Maintenance-free system (stand-alone)
Easy start-up procedure (wiring is kept to a minimum)
Easy programming (EPOS Studio software)
CANopen compatible
Can be combined with maxon planetary gears
Economical prices through substantial cost-savings
Applications
robotics, semiconductor equipment, weaving machines, imprinting equipment, packaging machines, laboratory equipment etc.

maxon gear 04.09.2007

We develop the high-precision gear that best suits whatever
you have in mind.
Customized special gears
Standard spur and planetary gearheads
- Ø 6 - 81 mm
- 0.002 - 120 Nm
Characteristics

Matched to maxon motors
Efficient transmission of torque and speed
Reduction ratios from 4:1 to 5752:1
High precision
Low noise level
Comprising high-tech CIM/MIM components
Autoclavable versions available
Applications
Wherever mechanical power is required at a high torque and corresponding reduced speed.

maxon motor control 04.09.2007

Maintaining control has never been easier. Clever servo amplifiers and position controllers.
Control electronics for DC and EC motors
1 and 4-quadrant servoamplifiers
Positioning control units
- MIP
- EPOS (Easy-to-use Positioning) with CANopen interface
Characteristics

Matched to maxon motors
Comprehensive range of cables and accessories available
Customization if required

maxon tacho 04.09.2007

Feedback devices with great precision and high resolution.
Feedback devices (for speed and positioning control)
Encoders
- Magneto-resistant (MR)
- Magnetic with hall sensors
- Optical
Resolvers
DC tachos
Characteristics

High signal resolution (12 - 2048 CPT)
Precise control
2 or 3 channel versions depending on application
Matched to maxon motors and to maxon control electronics
Mounting on motors with through shafts for resonance reasons

07.18 Motors, brushless DC
maxon EC motor 04.09.2007

Minimotors with a strong performance for a long life.
Electronically commutated (brushless) DC motors
Ø 6 - 60 mm
1.2 - 400 watts
Characteristics

Electronically commutated
Neodymium magnets
Unsurpassed life time
No abrasion
Low noise level
High speeds even at low voltages
No magnetic cogging
Good heat dissipation, high overload ability
Very small electrical time constant and low inductance
Multiple combination possibilities with gears, feedback devices and control electronics
Autoclavable versions available
Some applications
handheld devices for surgery and dentistry, robotics, semiconductor equipment etc.

07.19 Motors, electromagnetic

07.20 Micro motors
maxon micro drive 04.09.2007

Small micro drives for big applications.
Drive systems (DC and EC) with a diameter < 10 mm
Motor types: Ø 6 - 8 mm , 0.03 - 1.2 watts
Characteristics

Extreme small-sized design
Incorporation of high-tech ceramic components
Use of high energy magnets
Optimized volume/performance ratio
Assembled under clean-room conditions
Complete systems (motor, gearheads, feedback devices, control electronics)
Applications
drug delivery systems, prostheses, micro positioning units, PCB mounting systems etc.

13.08 Ceramics
maxon ceramic 04.09.2007

Innovative high-tech CIM and MIM components.
maxon motor GmbH in Sexau, Germany not only develops and produces standard and special gearheads, but also has in-depth knowledge and expertise in powder injection molding for highly complex components.
It offers ceramic (CIM) and metallic (MIM) injection molding components under the maxon ceramic brand name.
These are mainly customer-specific solutions, but also components for gearheads and motors.
Characteristics of CIM components

Extremely hard and wear resistant
Bending strength up to 1200 N/mm2
Highly temperature resistant
High chemical resistance
Biocompatibility
Low specific weight
Excellent insulators
Characteristics of MIM components

Excellent mechanical properties (similar to cast or rolled steel)
High density of 96 - 98%
Gastight and pressurized due to closed pore space
High surface quality
Highly corrosion resistant
After-treatments such as heat treatment, polishing, galvanizing, welding, soldering and machining are all easy procedures
Applications
The possible uses of CIM and MIM components are extremely diverse due to the unlimited molding options and special features of the materials used. From medical to dental technology, electronics and textile industry to measuring and controlling technology - there is barely a sector that does not use these production technologies.