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    Stepper Motors

    Motors
    Image of Product. Square Body. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Motors, Square Body.

    Square Body

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Motors.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Motors.
    These stepper motors are good for precise, repetitive movements, such as those made by the head of a 3D printer. Similar to the hands of a clock, their shaft turns in small, equal increments. When the shaft stops, it holds its position even when a counteracting force is applied to the load. You can control the position of the load without having to configure encoders or sensors. All are bipolar hybrid stepper motors, so the current can flow in both directions. This helps them deliver higher torque, precision, and efficiency than unipolar stepper motors.
    All motors require a controller and drive (not included).
    8 Wire Leads—Motors with 8 wire leads can be connected to a drive in two different ways, so you can choose between more speed or more torque. Depending on your application, you could configure the motor for high torque at low speeds or for low torque at high speeds.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. When the shaft is in motion, torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select “Product Detail” to view the curve for a motor.
    Full Step Increment—Full step increment is the rotation of the shaft from one position to the next. A smaller full step increment means the rotor has more teeth, producing smoother and more precise motion. 1.8° is considered standard.
    Overall
    Shaft
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Current
    per Phase, amp
    Full Step
    Increment
    Stepper Motor
    Polarity
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    No. of
    Shafts
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    1,7001,500101.8°Bipolar87.4"3.4"3.4"5/8"1 1/4"1.69"Keyed101206627T6810000000
    2,124.136051.8°Bipolar47.4"3.4"3.4"5/8"1"1.7"Keyed101206627T924000000
     
    Motor/Drives
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Motor/Drives.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor/Drives.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor/Drives.
    Reduce the size and complexity of your stepper motor setup—these motors have a drive built in, so you don’t need to run cable to a standalone drive. The drive delivers power to the motor based on signals from a PLC, pulse generator, or other controller. These motors are good for precise, repetitive movements, such as those made by the head of a 3D printer. Similar to the hands of a clock, their shaft turns in small, equal increments for smooth motion. When the shaft stops, it holds its position even when a counteracting force is applied to the load. You can control the position of the load without having to configure encoders or sensors. All are bipolar hybrid stepper motors, so the current can flow in both directions. This helps them deliver higher torque, precision, and efficiency than unipolar stepper motors.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. When the shaft is in motion, torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select “Product Detail” to view the curve for a motor.
    Full Step Increment—Full step increment is the rotation of the shaft from one position to the next. A smaller full step increment means the rotor has more teeth, producing smoother and more precise motion. 1.8° is considered standard.
    Step Resolution—You can adjust the step resolution down to 1/256 of a full step, which translates to 51,200 microsteps per revolution. Increasing the number of steps directs an even more precise position and reduces the step-step-step motion to mimic a smooth, continuous rotation. The higher the number of step resolution settings, the greater the flexibility you have for determining the size of the motor’s step.
    Current per
    Phase, amp
    Overall
    Shaft
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Step
    Resolution
    Stepper Motor
    Polarity
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    1,7001,8000.5520 to 801.8°1Bipolar9.6"3.5"3.5"5/8"1 3/16"1.76"Keyed01206627T1190000000
     

    Stepper Motors with Integrated Motion Control

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Stepper Motors with Integrated Motion Control.
    With a built-in controller and drive, these stepper motors come ready to program and operate. Connect them to a computer and use the free downloadable software to set them up. After that, the controller can store and run programs on its own. The controller communicates to the drive which directs the motor’s shaft to move in small, equal increments. When the shaft stops, it holds its position even when a counteracting force is applied to the load. All are bipolar hybrid stepper motors, which deliver greater torque, precision, and efficiency than other types of stepper motors.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. When the shaft is in motion, torque generally decreases as speed increases. Use a torque-speed curve to confirm which motor will work for your application. Click on a part number and select “Product Detail” to view the curve for a motor.
    Full Step Increment—Full step increment is the rotation of the shaft from one position to the next. A smaller full step increment means the rotor has more teeth, producing smoother and more precise motion. 1.8° is considered standard.
    Step Resolution—You can adjust the step resolution down to 1/256 of a full step, which translates to 51,200 microsteps per revolution. Increasing the number of steps directs an even more precise position and reduces the step-step-step motion to mimic a smooth, continuous rotation. The higher the number of step resolution settings, the greater the flexibility you have for determining the size of the motor’s step.
    Current per
    Phase, amp
    Overall
    Shaft
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Step
    Resolution
    No. of
    Inputs/Outputs
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Motor/Controller/Drives
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    1,7001,8000.5520 to 801.8°1/102 Digital-Inputs,
    1 Digital-Output    		9.6"3.5"3.5"5/8"1 1/4"1.76"Keyed01206627T1280000000
     

    Clamping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings, Spiral Cut.

    Spiral Cut

    Designed to grip evenly around your shaft, these couplings provide more holding power than set screw couplings without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure.
    Spiral Cut—Spiral couplings have long cuts in their body for flexibility to handle parallel, axial, and angular misalignment better than parallel couplings. However, they’re not as rigid. Often used for light duty encoder and stepper drive applications, they allow zero backlash (no play) and never need lubrication. They’re also known as helical beam couplings.
    7075 Aluminum—7075 aluminum couplings are lightweight with good corrosion resistance.
    303 Stainless Steel—303 stainless steel couplings offer excellent corrosion resistance.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    For Shaft
    Diameter
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    For Rotary Motion
    Each
    Spiral Cut
     
    7075 Aluminum
    5/8" × 1/4"2 3/8"1 1/2"10,0001550.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K6340000000
    5/8" × 5/16"2 3/8"1 1/2"10,0001550.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K635000000
    5/8" × 5/16"2 1/2"1 5/8"10,0002150.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K658000000
    5/8" × 3/8"2 3/8"1 1/2"10,0001550.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K636000000
    5/8" × 3/8"2 1/2"1 5/8"10,0002150.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K659000000
    5/8" × 3/8"2 3/4"1 3/4"10,0002500.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K684000000
    5/8" × 1/2"2 3/8"1 1/2"10,0001550.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K638000000
    5/8" × 1/2"2 1/2"1 5/8"10,0002150.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K662000000
    5/8" × 1/2"2 3/4"1 3/4"10,0002500.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K686000000
    5/8" × 5/8"2 3/8"1 1/2"10,0001550.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K639000000
    5/8" × 5/8"2 1/2"1 5/8"10,0002150.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K663000000
    5/8" × 5/8"2 3/4"1 3/4"10,0002500.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K687000000
    5/8" × 3/4"2 3/4"1 3/4"10,0002500.015"5°0.01"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6208K697000000
    8 mm × 5/8"38 mm30 mm6,000580.38 mm3°0.25 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K36000000
    9 mm × 5/8"38 mm30 mm6,000580.38 mm3°0.25 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K37000000
    10 mm × 5/8"38 mm30 mm6,000580.38 mm3°0.25 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K38000000
    10 mm × 5/8"57 mm38 mm6,000800.762 mm3°0.38 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K49000000
    11 mm × 5/8"38 mm30 mm6,000580.38 mm3°0.25 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K39000000
    12 mm × 5/8"38 mm30 mm6,000580.38 mm3°0.25 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K41000000
    12 mm × 5/8"57 mm38 mm6,000800.762 mm3°0.38 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K52000000
    14 mm × 5/8"57 mm38 mm6,000800.762 mm3°0.38 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K53000000
    15 mm × 5/8"57 mm38 mm6,000800.762 mm3°0.38 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K54000000
    16 mm × 5/8"57 mm38 mm6,000800.762 mm3°0.38 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K55000000
    20 mm × 5/8"57 mm38 mm6,000800.762 mm3°0.38 mmForward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K56000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    5/8" × 3/8"2 1/4"1 1/2"6,0001450.03"3°0.015"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6259K34000000
    5/8" × 1/2"2 1/4"1 1/2"6,0001450.03"3°0.015"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6259K35000000
    5/8" × 5/8"2 1/4"1 1/2"6,0001450.03"3°0.015"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6259K36000000
    3/4" × 5/8"2 1/4"1 1/2"6,0001450.03"3°0.015"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop6259K38000000
     
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