The BX Series is now available in a 200 W (1/4 HP) and 400 W (1/2 HP) with our space-saving, high permissible, long life Hollow Shaft Flat Gear which produces up to 970 lb-in of torque in a compact package. The BX Series offers all the advantages of our brushless motors along with excellent speed stability. With the optional controller module*, positioning and torque limiting is available. For vertical applications, an electromechanical brake option is offered. The BX Series starts at $693.00, making this package a consideration for most industrial applications.

• 3 ~ 3000 r/min*
• Speed, Positioning and Torque Limiting
• No Brushes / No Maintenance
• Space Saving Flat Gear

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The V Series, now priced the same as our conventional models, is also available with a terminal box type configuration. The V Series is our new standard in geared AC motors and offers twice the maximum permissible torque, greater strength, longer life and quieter operation than a conventional AC motor. The V Series is also very compact and with its high torque, allows for space savings without sacrificing any output torque.

• 2 Times More Torque
• High Strength
• Long Life
• Quiet Operation

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The MDA Series, DC Axial Flow Fans are now available with a low speed alarm output. This series features a built-in alarm circuit that the host controller can recognize if the fan speed drops. This is important for noticing quick drops in the cooling capacity of the fan caused by a service life issue or from foreign objects. Additional benefits of the low speed alarm function are increase reliability and longer life of your machine. Each MDA Series comes with all the necessary items for installation which makes ordering simple and easy.

• Low Speed Alarm Function
• Easy to Connect Types
• All Necessary Items Included

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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"

Precisely Controlling Torque and Speed While Minimizing Cost

Q: I am designing a new mixer for pharmaceutical and food use. A liquid compound will need to be mixed to its required viscosity at a specific speed before use. This requires a motor system to control its output torque and speed precisely. Once the specific torque and speed are met, the motor will need to stop and send an output signal to the main controller so that the next process can start. Depending on the type of liquid compound, the required torque limit value and speed will be different. My existing machine design uses a variable frequency drive and an 1/8 HP AC gearmotor with a 25:1 gear ratio, and a transducer/torque sensor. I'd like to simplify and reduce the overall cost of my speed control system by eliminating the torque sensor, but at the same time gain speed and torque control accuracy. Is this possible?

A: There are a few solutions for precise torque control. A servo motor system may be the common solution. A step motor system may be another. However, a more cost-effective Brushless DC motor system should not be overlooked as an alternative solution because it can also provide the same precise torque control function without complicating your system with additional electronics. Oriental Motor is capable of offering all 3 types of motor systems.

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