AZ Series Right Angle Face Gear

The New Right Angle “Face Gear” Expands the Oriental Motor Lineup

Nov. 1, 2018
The New Right Angle “Face Gear” Expands the Oriental Motor Lineup

Oriental Motor expanded the AlphaStep Hybrid Control System, AZ Series stepper motor product line-up with the introduction of the new Face Gear Type.

The new AZ Series FC Type stepper motor features a right-angle FC Type, commonly referred to as a “Face Gear.” The name FC Face Gear derives from the motor pinion and face gear. It is a compact orthogonal shaft geared motor comprised of a disc-shaped gear (face gear) meshing with a spur gear.

The FC Face Gear Type right-angle gearhead’s slim size is ideal for compact and space saving applications, where high precision and high strengths are required. It is available with two cable orientation, in a 42 mm or 60 mm mounting face and in both AC input and DC input driver control. Optional electromagnetic brake type is also available.

The AlphaStep Hybrid Control System, AZ Series family of products is a leading closed loop, battery free absolute motion solution offering the best of open loop performance with closed loop control, allowing for advanced performance across a wide range of applications. All AZ Series products are available in pulse input or built-in controller (Network) types in AC or DC input. A DC input multi-axis controller / driver with EtherCAT is also available to connect up to 4 axes with one unit.

To learn more about Oriental Motor’s AZ Series family of products, contact the Technical Support group at 800-468-3982 or email, [email protected], or visit the web page at: www.orientalmotor.com

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