Electrical & Electromechanical Systems

Precision Motion and Control covers electric drives, motion control and components for accurate movement in equipment and machines. The category includes rotary and linear drives, actuators, motor controllers, couplings and accessories.

Precision Motion and Control converts electrical energy into controlled rotary or linear movement. Controllers operate the drive, while motors, actuators and couplings transmit or position the movement.

The components are used in equipment, machines, precision-mechanical systems and medical systems. Brushed DC motors suit medium-dynamic applications, while brushless motors are used where higher dynamic performance is required.

First determine whether the movement is rotary or linear. Then define the required dynamics, cycle rate, positioning and mechanical load. Finally, decide whether a standard product is sufficient or whether customised electronics, software, mechanics, assembly or commissioning is needed.

Key attributes are drive type, dynamics, cycle rate, positioning, mechanical load, integrated electronics and the choice between a standard version and custom engineering.

Frequently asked questions

Select a linear drive when the machine requires straight-line movement. Match the actuator or electric cylinder to the load, cycle rate, dynamics and required service life.

A brushless DC motor suits applications that require higher dynamic performance. Also determine whether integrated electronics are needed for the selected machine configuration.

A motor controller operates the electric drive. It must suit the motor type, movement profile and programming required for the application.

Yes. Custom work may include electronics development, software development, mechanical development, project management, assembly and commissioning when standard components are insufficient.