“Mistakes we commonly see include undersized motors on vertical axes, incorrect gear ratios, and a failure to align the guides correctly – all causing sub-optimal machine performance and premature component failure,” says Ben Lloyd, EA Product Manager of Festo. The knock-on effects for end users can include higher energy consumption, increased maintenance costs, and lower productivity.
Based on the findings from investigations into premature component failure, Festo has compiled 10 Most Commonly Made Errors With Electric Axes, a free-to-download guide that identifies common errors and offers best practice advice for optimising electric automation system performance. Festo’s top tips include...
Read the full article in DPA's May 2025 issue