Kollmorgen Explores Customizing Standard Servo Motors

Kollmorgen provides servo motor solutions that can be adapted to meet precise application requirements through mechanical and electrical modifications.

Custom designs range from straightforward dimensional adjustments to complete development projects, allowing engineers to optimize motor performance for improved productivity and value.

The major components of motor electromechanical design are mechanical and electrical, or sometimes a combination of both. The decision to customize a standard servo motor depends on expected benefits in form, fit, and function. Understanding which design elements can be modified, and how those changes affect cost, is critical before any adjustments are made.

Mechanical customizations typically address shaft and mounting interfaces, such as pilot diameter, shaft length, or connector orientation. Standard NEMA configurations often minimize the need for redesign, but space or environmental conditions may require alternative arrangements. Applications in wet, chemical, or hazardous environments may demand enhanced sealing or specialized materials, which can increase design complexity and cost.

Electrical modifications usually involve altering coil windings to match the available voltage and current, improving EMI protection, or integrating different feedback devices. Minor winding changes to refine speed and torque are generally straightforward, while larger adjustments to accommodate different voltages may require insulation or slot redesign, increasing production costs.

Effective customization relies on close collaboration with the motor manufacturer. Working with a partner such as Kollmorgen ensures that each modification, mechanical or electrical, adds measurable operational value by aligning the motor’s capabilities with the system’s performance requirements.

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