Representing yet another positive step towards the goal of
miniaturization, a range of gearheads with doubled power density and
extended operational life is now available from Maxon Motor UK.
Developed for planetary gear train applications, the bearing surfaces are
made from tough, machinable zirconium oxide, rendering them virtually
wear free.
This ceramic material can be combined successfully with steel components,
thanks to their almost identical thermal coefficients. As well as
extending the life of the gearhead by between three and five, times,
ceramics ensure that the same output is achieved by a smaller diameter
unit.
Maxon says that the power density can be increased by anything from 50%
to 100%.
E-mail sales@maxonmotor.co.uk