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    Stepper Motors

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

    Square Body

    Round 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).
    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 6 Frame Size
    1.910,0000.63.46°Bipolar41.8"0.6"0.8"4 mm11.9 mm0.4"Solid1012000000000000000
     
    NEMA 11 Frame Size
    8.53,3000.671.8°Bipolar42.1"1.1"1.1"5 mm18 mm0.56"Solid101200000000000000
    142,4750.671.8°Bipolar42.6"1.1"1.1"5 mm18 mm0.56"Solid101200000000000000
    172,4750.671.8°Bipolar42.8"1.1"1.1"5 mm18 mm0.56"Solid101200000000000000
     
    NEMA 14 Frame Size
    7.53,3000.451.8°Bipolar41.6"1.4"1.4"5 mm13.5 mm0.7"Solid10120000000000000
    201,8000.81.8°Bipolar41.9"1.4"1.4"5 mm13.5 mm0.7"Solid101200000000000000
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    391,0000.621.8°Bipolar42.1"1.7"1.7"5 mm24 mm0.84"Solid10120000000000000
    648250.71.8°Bipolar42.3"1.7"1.7"5 mm24 mm0.84"Solid10120000000000000
     
    Round Body
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    2.81,6000.50.9°Bipolar41.1"1.7"1.7"5 mm13.1 mm0.84"Solid101200000000000000
    5.61,1000.60.9°Bipolar41.1"1.7"1.7"5 mm13.1 mm0.84"Solid101200000000000000
    71,9000.60.9°Bipolar41.2"1.7"1.7"5 mm13.1 mm0.84"Solid1012000000000000000
    15.51,4501.20.9°Bipolar41.4"1.7"1.7"5 mm13.1 mm0.84"Solid1012000000000000000
    22.61,6000.80.9°Bipolar41.7"1.7"1.7"5 mm13.1 mm0.84"Solid1012000000000000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    76.41,6000.351.8°Bipolar42.4"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"Solid1012000000000000000
    106.29751.41.8°Bipolar42.8"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"Solid1012000000000000000
    131.71,9003.11.8°Bipolar43.1"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"Solid1012000000000000000
    175.61,1004.341.8°Bipolar43.8"2.3"2.3"1/4"3/4"1.13"Solid1012000000000000000
     
    Motor/Encoders
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Motor/Encoders.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor/Encoders.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Motor/Encoders.
    To improve positioning accuracy, these stepper motors have a built-in encoder that monitors the real-time speed and position of the shaft. It sends that data to a controller (not included), which adjusts or stops the shaft if it isn’t in the right place. This makes them useful when relative positioning is critical, such as when coordinating motion between two motors. Stepper motors are good for precise, repetitive movements. 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. 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).
    2 Shafts—When relative positioning is critical, such as coordinating motion in a multi-axis system, choose a motor with two shafts and mount an encoder (not included) on one of them. The encoder monitors the position of the shaft and reports back to the controller.
    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
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Stepper Motor
    Polarity
    Encoder Positioning
    Type
    No. of Counts
    per Rev.
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    No. of
    Shafts
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    399000.6251.8°BipolarIncremental1,00042.8"2.3"1.7"5220.84"Solid20120000000000000000
    647500.751.8°BipolarIncremental1,00043"2.3"1.7"5220.84"Solid2012000000000000000
     

    Economy Stepper Motors

    Often used in prototyping, these light duty stepper motors deliver precise, repeatable motion. Their shaft turns in small, equal increments, similar to the hands of a clock. 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 precision than unipolar stepper motors.
    All motors require a controller and drive (not included).
    Motors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Economy Stepper Motors.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Economy Stepper Motors, Motors.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Economy Stepper Motors, 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.
    Overall
    Shaft
    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.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    No. of
    Shafts
    Min.
    Temp.
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    32.52600.331.8°Bipolar42.3"1.7"1.7"5240.83"Solid1Not Rated0000000000000
    681,0001.70.9°Bipolar42.8"1.7"1.7"5240.83"Solid1Not Rated000000000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    1251,00021.8°Bipolar43"2.2"2.2"6211.1"Solid1Not Rated000000000000
     

    Stepper Motors with Integrated Motion Control

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Stepper Motors with Integrated Motion Control.
    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.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Motor/Controller/Drives
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    40.31,2000.1212 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2562 Digital-Inputs/Outputs2.3"1.7"1.7"5220.84"Solid012000000000000000
    74.91,0000.1212 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2562 Digital-Inputs/Outputs2.5"1.7"1.7"5220.84"Solid01200000000000000
    85.48200.1212 to 401.8°1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/2562 Digital-Inputs/Outputs2.8"1.7"1.7"5220.84"Solid01200000000000000
     

    Clean Room Stepper Motors

    Deliver precise, repeatable motion in applications where contamination is a concern, such as semiconductor manufacturing. These motors meet the strictest clean room standards—all components are cleaned and assembled in a clean room and stored in vacuum sealed packaging. Made of treated aluminum, they minimize gas and particle emission in your clean room’s environment. They're often used in vacuum chambers, where low particle emission prevents the vacuum from degrading. Similar to the hands of a clock, the shaft on these stepper motors 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, sensors, or other position feedback devices. 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).
    Motors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Clean Room Stepper Motors.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Clean Room Stepper Motors, Motors.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Clean Room Stepper Motors, 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.
    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.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Type
    No. of
    Shafts
    Vacuum Rating,
    Torr
    Min.
    Max.
    Clean Room
    Std.
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 11 Frame Size
    103,2500.671.8°Bipolar42.1"1.1"1.1"518Solid11× 10^-70120ISO Class 1
    		0000000000000000
    19.51,5500.671.8°Bipolar42.8"1.1"1.1"518Solid11× 10^-70120ISO Class 1
    		000000000000000
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    85.48501.051.8°Bipolar42.9"1.7"1.7"522Solid11× 10^-70120ISO Class 1
    		000000000000000
    115.11,15021.8°Bipolar43.3"1.7"1.7"522Solid11× 10^-70120ISO Class 1
    		000000000000000
     

    Wet-Environment Stepper Motors

    To precisely position loads in automated systems that are frequently rinsed, these stepper motors are IP65 rated to seal out water. Their shaft turns in small, equal increments, similar to the hands of a clock. When the shaft stops, it holds its position even when force is applied to the load. This means you don’t need to configure encoders or sensors to control the position of the load. All are hybrid bipolar stepper motors, so they have more torque, precision, and efficiency than other stepper motors.
    These stepper motors require a controller and drive (not included).
    Motors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stepper Motors. Wet-Environment 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.
    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.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Type
    No. of
    Shafts
    Min.
    Max.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Square Body
     
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    85.41,6002.11.8°Bipolar42.9"1.7"1.7"5220.84"Solid10120IP65
    		00000000000000
     

    DC Servomotors with Integrated Drive

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servomotors. DC Servomotors with Integrated Drive.
    A built-in drive simplifies your servomotor setup, removing the need for cable between the motor and drive. DC servomotors are often used for small automation applications, such as pick-and-place machines, because they deliver lots of power in a small package. This system includes a motor, encoder, and drive for accurate positioning and fine control over speed and position.
    These servomotors use the same step and direction commands as a stepper motor, so you can upgrade your current stepper motor system with this system. Use a computer to set up and calibrate the motor to your system. After initial setup, use a separate controller, such as a programmable logic controller (PLC), microcontroller, or indexer. The encoder relays distance, direction, and speed back to the servomotor. Based on this feedback, the servomotor dynamically adapts its movements to increase system efficiency.
    Maximum Torque—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.
    Servomotors
    Servomotor
    Input/Output Cords
    Servomotor
    Power Cords
    Overall
    Shaft
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Continuous Torque,
    in·lbf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of Counts
    per Rev.
    Driver Control
    Mode
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    18.13.64,000120754.1"2.3"3.2"1/4"3/4"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    		0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    30.86.13,170173754.9"2.3"3.2"1/4"3/4"6,400Step and DirectionIP53
    		0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Servomotor Power Supplies
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Servomotor Power Supplies. DC Servomotors with Integrated Drive.
    Power supplies are designed to power servomotors, so they have tightly controlled voltage and high peak current output to support high performance motor control. They are capable of handling or dissipating regenerated energy as the motor slows or stops.
    Overall
    For Motor
    Voltage, V DC
    Operating
    Voltage, V AC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    751205.2"2.3"7.2"600000000000000

    Stepper Servomotors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servomotors. Stepper Servomotors.
    Combine the high torque at low speeds that traditional stepper motors are known for with the greater torque performance and positioning reliability of a servomotor. They create rotary motion based on signals from a drive (sold separately). 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.
    Maximum Holding Torque—Holding torque is the force needed to move the shaft out of position when it is stationary. 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.
    Servomotors
    Servomotor
    Encoder Cords
    Servomotor
    Power Cords
    Overall
    Shaft
    Max. Holding
    Torque, in·ozf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Full Step
    Increment
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ctr.-to-Base
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Each
    NEMA 17 Frame Size
    70.81,740481.8°4.6"1.7"2.2"5 mm22 mm0.83"IP54
    		00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    NEMA 23 Frame Size
    113.32,720481.8°4.8"2.3"2.7"1/4"3/4"1.11"IP54
    		00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    198.31,940481.8°5.7"2.3"2.7"1/4"3/4"1.11"IP54
    		00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    NEMA 34 Frame Size
    3542,130481.8°5.5"3.4"3.9"11 mm25 mm1.69"IP54
    		00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    835.5550481.8°6.8"3.4"3.9"11 mm25 mm1.69"IP54
    		00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1,317430481.8°8"3.4"3.9"11 mm25 mm1.69"IP54
    		00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Servomotor Drives
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Servomotor Drives. Stepper Servomotors.
    Drives have several control modes that power the motor—sequencing, position, speed, or torque. You can program target positions with speeds and accelerations in the drive to trigger sequences with minimal input from a controller. You can also use a computer, programmable logic controller (PLC), microcontroller, or indexer to set motion parameters, tune the motor to your mechanical system, and stream multiple commands to the driver to carry out complex motion sequences.
    Overall
    No. of
    Inputs/Outputs
    Max. Current
    per Phase, amp
    Communication Protocol
    Operating
    Voltage, V DC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Inputs
    Outputs
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    For 48V DC Motor Voltage
    20EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, TCP/IP24 to 485.2"1.1"6.7"22IP20
    		000000000000000
     
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