Often used for small automation applications, such as pick-and-place machines, these servomotors deliver lots of power in a small package. With accurate positioning and fine motor control, they create rotary motion based on signals from a drive (sold separately). The commands for speed and positioning are the same as those used for stepper motors, so you can upgrade your system without the hassle of reprogramming it. As these servomotors move, their encoder relays the shaft’s distance, direction, and speed back to the drive. The drive increases your system’s efficiency by taking the electrical signal from the encoder and dynamically adapting the motor’s movements, also accounting for inconsistent loads and unexpected forces.

Good for high speeds with fast accelerations, these servomotors are often used in automated assembly, material handling, and packaging applications. These motors require a low amount of force to stop or start, commonly referred to as low inertia, so they respond to position commands quickly and can rapidly accelerate and decelerate.

Pair a servomotor and drive (sold separately) for accurate speed and position control. The absolute encoder built into the motor knows the exact position of the shaft at startup and relays distance, direction, and speed back to the drive. Based on this feedback, the drive dynamically adapts the motor’s movements and increases system efficiency. A brake resistor protects the drive from regenerated electricity as the motor slows or stops.