The new EC22 HD can also operate while fully submerged in oil; trebling its initial 80W output rating because of improved heat dissipation, to deliver 240W from its 22mm-diameter frame. Moreover, it has been proven to withstand vibration of up to 25grms and resist impulse and impact forces of 100G: 50 times that undergone by maxon’s motors in Formula 1 cars.
Although developed to perform critical actuation functions in downhole tools, maxon believes the new motor’s capabilities will quickly make it a firm favourite with design engineers in all manner of industries where reliability is essential. An efficiency rating of 88% in air (over 70% in oil) also make the EC22 HD particularly suitable for battery-powered technologies.