
The CRK Series is a motor/driver unit combining a high-performance, stepping motor with a compact, low-vibration microstepping driver offering the Smooth Drive Function. Four frame sizes of 0.79 in. (20 mm), 1.10 in. (28mm), 1.65 in. (42 mm) and 2.36 in. (60 mm) are available and there are models fitted with various gearheads.
The Smooth Drive Function automatically controls operations via microstep drive at the same travel distance and speed used in the full-step mode, without requiring the operator to change the pulse input settings. This function is particularly useful when the CRK Series is used in full-step or half-step mode.
High-Resolution Motor
The basic step angle of the high-resolution type is 0.36°/step, which is half the basic step angle of the standard type.
The positioning accuracy of stepping motors is affected by frictional load. The CRK's high-resolution type, having a smaller basic step angle and capable of generating approximately 1.5 times the torque of the standard type, ensures quick torque rise, thereby minimizing the effect of frictional load.
High-Torque Motor
The high-resolution type and high-torque type adopt a newly designed high-torque motor that widens the range of applications.
- The smaller motor allows for compact equipment design.
- The motor current is reduced to suppress heat generation.

Standard Motor
The basic model in the CRK Series offering an optimal balance of torque, low vibration and low noise.
Planetary (PN) Geared
A high-accuracy geared motor achieving a backlash of 3 arc minutes or less. It also provides high strength and wide gear ratios.
• Backlash: 2 ~ 3 arc minute
Tapered Hob (TH) Geared
A geared motor achieving both low backlash and low cost.
• Backlash: 10 ~ 60 arc minute
Harmonic (HG) Geared
A high-accuracy, backlash-free geared motor adopting a newly developed harmonic gear. It ensures high strength in a compact body.
•Backlash: 0 arc minute
The driver in the CRK Series achieves microstep drive in a compact, lightweight body. A new IC allows the driver to provide various functions, including the following:
The compact, lightweight driver in the CRK Series is approximately 45% smaller than a conventional full-step driver.
The basic step angle of the motor can be divided into a maximum of 250 microstep angles without using any mechanical element such as a reduction gear. As a result, vibration and noise are further reduced.
The basic step angle can be adjusted to match a 2-phase stepping motor's step angles, so a switchover from the 2-phase microstep mode can be easily made without having to change input pulses.
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive:
Directive on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (2002/95/EC).
The RoHS Directive prohibits the use of six chemical substances in electrical and electronic products sold in the EU member states. The six controlled substances are: lead, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, mercury and two specific brominated flame-retardants (PBB and PBDE).
NEW! Step Motor and Driver with Built-in Controller
CRK Series Microstep Motor and Driver Packages
The CRK Series with a built in controller is a compact, space saving stepping motor and driver package with a powerful, feature-rich controller built in. The driver supports stand alone or RS-485 communmications with multi-drop capability for network operation and I/O control.
NEW! On-Board Type Driver
Allows for easy adoption of the New Pentagon (Bipolar) motor advantage for applications that are struggling to meet the desired results or those desiring to improve their current machine by offering:
Type |
Features | Motor Frame Size |
Basic Step Angle |
Max. Holding Torque |
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A high torque motor generating high torque of approx. 1.3 to 1.5 times the level achieved by the standard type. | 0.72° |
3.2 oz-in (0.0231 N·m) |
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6.8 ~ 11 oz-in (0.048 ~ 0.078 N·m) |
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34 ~ 59 oz-in (0.24 ~ 0.42 N·m) |
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![]() High-Resolution |
A high-torque motor offering higher positioning accuracy with the basic step angle set to 0.36°/step, or half the basic step angle of the standard type. | 0.36° |
5.9 ~ 12.7 oz-in (0.042 ~ 0.09 N·m) |
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34 ~ 59 oz-in (0.24 ~ 0.42 N·m) |
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110 ~ 320 oz-in (0.78 ~ 2.3 N·m) |
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![]() Standard |
The basic model in the CRK Series offering an optimal balance of torque, low vibration and low noise. | 0.72° |
18.4 ~ 34 oz-in (0.13 ~ 0.24 N·m) |
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59 ~ 230 oz-in (0.42 ~ 1.66 N·m) |
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| A geared motor achieving both low backlash and low cost. • Backlash: 10 ~ 60 arc minute |
0.024° - 0.1° |
28 ~ 71 oz-in (0.2 ~ 0.5 N·m) |
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0.024° - 0.2° |
3 ~ 13.2 lb-in (0.35 ~ 1.5 N·m) |
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11 ~ 35 lb-in (1.25 ~ 4 N·m) |
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| A high-accuracy geared motor achieving a backlash of 3 arc minutes or less. It also provides high strength and wide gear ratios. • Backlash: 2 ~ 3 arc minute |
0.072° - 0.144° |
28 ~ 56 oz-in (0.2 ~ 0.4 N·m) |
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7 ~ 13.2 lb-in (0.8 ~ 1.5 N·m) |
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0.0144° - 0.144° |
30 ~ 70 lb-in (3.5 ~ 8 N·m) |
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| A high-accuracy, backlash-free geared motor adopting a newly developed harmonic gear. It ensures high strength in a compact body. •Backlash: 0 arc minute |
0.0072°, 0.0144° |
3.5 ~ 5.3 lb-in (0.4 ~ 0.6 N·m) |
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30 ~ 44 lb-in (3.5 ~ 5 N·m) |
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48 ~ 70 lb-in (5.5 ~ 8 N·m) |
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