Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series
Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.
Dunkermotoren, an Ametek brand, has introduced the ServoLine (SL) 38 STL, a linear motor series within the SL 38 product family. This high-performance motor series is crafted from stainless steel, ensuring material quality and exceptional resistance to environmental factors.
Dunkermotoren’s new SL 38 STL linear motor series is built for high performance and environmental resistance. Image (modified) used courtesy of Dunkermotoren
What Is a Linear Motor?
A linear motor is an electromagnetic device that generates straight-line motion. Unlike traditional motors that produce rotational movement, a linear motor's design allows for direct, back-and-forth motion along a straight path. It typically consists of a stationary part, called the stator, and a moving part, known as the rotor. When electrical current flows through the stator, it creates a magnetic field that propels the rotor, causing linear motion.
Linear motors are utilized in various applications, offering advantages such as high precision, rapid speeds, and the absence of mechanical wear. These advantages make linear motors ideal for tasks like precise positioning in manufacturing and automation processes.
With its stainless steel build and IP69K rating, the SL 38 STL is suitable for use in harsh environments and environments with strict hygiene standards. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock
The ServoLine (SL) 38 STL Linear Motor Series
The SL 38 STL linear motor is an ideal companion for applications requiring superior power and speed, boasting peak forces reaching 3700N and accelerations surpassing 200 m/s2. Dunkermotoren’s motor elevates system throughput to high levels while ensuring maximum precision.
The stainless-steel housing of the SL 38 STL achieves an impressive IP protection level of IP69K thanks to its sophisticated drive design featuring smooth surfaces, specialized screw connections, and enhanced seals. This design ensures resistance against environmental impacts, providing effortless and comprehensive high-pressure cleaning. Additionally, the motor exhibits high corrosion resistance even with frequent exposure to disinfectants and detergents.
What Is an IP69K Rating?
Ingress protection (IP) is a standard that classifies and rates the degree of protection provided by enclosures against the intrusion of solid objects, dust, accidental contact, and water. The IP rating is expressed as "IP" followed by two digits. The first digit indicates the level of protection against solid objects. The second digit indicates the level of protection against water.
In the case of the SL 38 STL linear motor with a protection rating up to IP69K, the "6" in the first digit signifies that the motor is dust-tight and offers complete protection against dust ingress. The "9K" in the second digit indicates that the motor is protected against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets.
Dunkermotoren’s SL 38 STL is designed to deliver high performance across industries and applications. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock
High Performance in Demanding Applications
The SL 38 STL's robust design and high-performance capabilities make it well-suited for demanding applications across industries.
In the industrial sector, Dunkermotoren’s linear motor is designed to significantly enhance the performance of packaging systems, ensuring precise and efficient product handling. Its suitability for use in agricultural technology means it can thrive in the challenging environments often associated with farming equipment, providing reliable and powerful actuation for various applications. Additionally, the motor's exceptional resistance to environmental factors and high-pressure cleaning make it an ideal choice in the food sector, where strict hygienic standards are crucial.
Whether contributing to the speed and precision of manufacturing processes, enduring the harsh conditions of agriculture, or meeting the stringent cleanliness requirements of the food industry, the SL 38 STL has been developed to be a versatile and reliable solution for a diverse range of applications.
