In addition to implementing closed loop control, the AR Series also achieves a significant improvement in efficiency while offering low vibration. Key benefits are lower heat generation, constant operation, up to 40% less power consumption and improved angle accuracy. The AR Series offers the highest response rate, quickest positioning with no hunting and tuning required. Available in 4 frames sizes from 28 mm (1.1 in.) up to 90 mm (3.54 in.) and three types of gear heads, the AR Series is ideal for demanding applications or reducing the overall cost of your machine. Available to ship in 5 ~ 9 Business Days.

• Continuous Duty
• Electromagnetic Brake Option
• Low Vibration & Improved Angle Accuracy
• 3 m (9.8 ft.) cable included

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The FPW Series motors are watertight, dust-resistant geared induction motors which conform to the IEC standard IP67. They can be used where they are splashed with water. They are available from 25 W (1/30 HP) up to 90 W (1/8 HP) with gear ratios from 3:1 up to 180:1. For speed control, the FE 100 or FE200 Series speed controllers enable speed control to be set easily with a built-in digital display. The speed controller parameters are set exclusively for Oriental Motor's three-phase motors, enabling the motor performance to be maximized by simply setting the output power.

• Watertight & Dust-Resistant
• Superb Anti-Corrosion Properties
• Geared Models
• FE Speed Controller Available

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AlphaStep Closed Loop Stepping Motor Products (6 part series)

In this course you will learn the theory of closed loop systems, characteristics and applications. Oriental Motor offers Closed Loop Stepping Motors with our AlphaStep technology.

The AlphaStep is a revolutionary hybrid closed loop stepping motor and driver system used in our AR Series and Linear Motion products. The AlphaStep uses a built-in feedback device that constantly monitors the motor shaft position to detect and correct for loss of synchronism.

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Geared Stepping Motors

In these seminars you will learn about the features of geared stepping motors, advantages of using geared stepping motors and the specifications and construction of each type. Oriental Motor offers 4 types of geared stepping motors from Harmonic, Planetary, Taper Hobbed to the basic Spur Gear technology.

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Oriental Motor's Engineering Team is just a click away. Send your motion control questions to Oriental Motor's engineers and we'll publish their response on our Motion Control Forum.

Below is this month's "Question of the Month"

Brushless Gearmotors Can Achieve 970 lb-in of Torque!

Q: I've been using your BH series 1/4HP AC gearmotors for my machines. The 180:1 right-angle gearhead allows me to achieve 530 lb-in, which was fabulous. Now I'm trying to build a bigger and better version of my machine which can handle bigger loads and switch between 2 speeds. I've looked around your website/catalog, and I don't seem to find bigger AC motors. Can you help me select a product that will achieve higher torque? I'll need about 1,000 lb-in but I'll accept a little less, and I'll need about 10 RPM.

A: Thank you for being a loyal customer. Our AC motors are limited to 1/4HP, but we can offer more torque with another type of gearmotor. I would suggest that you look at our 1/2HP brushless motor/driver systems to fulfill your torque and speed requirements. Brushless motors are smaller, more energy-efficient, and they run cooler than AC motors. The constant torque output along with built-in feedback of brushless motors allow for superior speed stability when compared with AC motor systems. With the right type of gearhead and ratio, we can achieve 970 lb-in of rated torque in a much smaller footprint in most cases. It is possible to achieve even more torque in the limited duty region. We also offer 2-speed switching on our brushless motor drivers, which are included in these systems. Some drivers can preset and switch up to 8 speeds.

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