Introducing the Optimal Motor for Adjusting Torque Control and Tension

Introducing a Series of products suitable for "pushing and tightening," "tension adjustment," and "winding."
Recommended for those who are looking for a motor with adjustable torque and tension.

Typical Application Examples and Recommended Motors

[Pushing and Tightening] Limits the Generated Torque, Preventing Damage to the Load

Typical Application Examples

  • Gripper
    Gripper
  • Capper (Filling unit)
    Capper (Filling unit)
  • Press fit equipment
    Press fit equipment
  • Alignment of Load
    Alignment of Load

Recommended Motors

[Torque Motor]
Setting the torque value directly, prevents damage caused by over-tightening.
A simple system configuration can be built for a reasonable price.

[Brushless Motor/αSTEP/Servo Motor]
Setting the torque limiting value (torque limit), prevents damage due to over-tightening.
Since the signal is output when the set torque limiting value is reached, it can be used as a trigger for the next operation.
In addition, the αSTEP AZ Series is compatible with a variety of industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP.

Product Category Power Supply Input Series Output Analog Digital
Industrial Network
Torque Motors AC TM 3~40 W* - -
Brushless Motors AC BLE2 30~400 W -
DC BLH Digital setting type 15~50 W -
RS-485 Communication Type 15~50 W
BLV 100~400 W
αSTEP AC/DC AZ
(Including AZ Series equipped actuators)
- -
Servo Motor AC NX 50~750 W -

[Tension (tension adjustment)] Prevents Over-Tensioning and Sagging of the Material

Typical Application Examples

  • Sheet tension adjustment
    Sheet tension adjustment
  • Packaging tension adjustment
    Packaging tension adjustment
  • Lead wire tension adjustment
    Lead wire tension adjustment
  • Film tension adjustment
    Film tension adjustment

Recommended Motors

[Torque Motor]
Motors can generate a braking force (reverse-phase brake) when rotated in the opposite direction to the motor rotation direction by an external force, etc. By using a torque motor on the unwinding side of the load, winding can be achieved while maintaining the appropriate tension. Also, since they do not wear out, there is no need for brake maintenance.

[Brushless Motor/Servo Motor]
This can be used as a brake to adjust the tension by limiting the generated torque, and rotating the motor in the opposite direction of the winding side. If the load is too heavy, it can also be used by rotating it in the same direction as the feed direction to assist in starting.

Product Category Power Supply Input Series Output Analog Digital
Torque Motors AC TM 3~40 W* -
Brushless Motors AC BLE2 30~400 W
Servo Motor AC NX 50~750 W

[Winding] Winding at constant tension and constant speed possible

Typical Application Examples

  • Sheet winding
    Sheet winding
  • Fiber winding
    Fiber winding
  • Tape winding
    Tape winding
  • Film winding
    Film winding

Recommended Motors

[Torque Motor]
The torque and speed required of the motor changes as the winding diameter changes, as shown in the table below.
Torque motors have suitable characteristics for this change (sloping characteristics), making them ideal for winding applications.

State transition during motor winding

[Servo Motor NX Series]
The tension control mode, in which the material thickness, initial diameter, and final diameter are set as parameters, allows highly accurate winding to be performed without the use of detectors or control devices.

Product Category Power Supply Input Series Output Analog Digital
Torque Motors AC TM 3~40 W* -
Servo Motor AC NX 50~750 W

Compatible Products

Product Category Series Power Supply Input Pushing and tightening tension Winding
Torque Motors TM AC
Servo Motor NX AC
Brushless Motors BLE2 AC -
BLH * DC - -
BLV DC - -
αSTEP AZ AC/DC - -
  • *Digital setting type and RS-485 communication type only

"Electric Actuator" That Can Push and Tighten

Actuator Types Series Power Supply Input Maximum Stroke [mm] Maximum Push Force [N]
Electric Gripper EH DC 25 25
Compact Electric Cylinder DR DC 30 50
DRS2 DC 50 500
Electric Cylinder EAC AC/DC 300 500
Electric Linear Slide EAS AC/DC 500 200
EZS AC/DC 850 500
EZSH AC 1300 325
Rack-and-Pinion System L AC/DC 1000 1008

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