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High performance drive in a small package

maxon's smallest dc brushless motor is only 4mm in diameter and comes in two different lengths. Certified in accordance with ISO 13485, the new brushless micro drive is suitable for medical applications.

26/07/2015 09:35:18

The ultra-compact EC 4 brushless dc motor is the smallest micromotor to come from the Swiss manufacturer. It is available in two lengths, with power ratings of 0.5 and 1W, and comes equipped with an ironless maxon winding.

Combined with the GP 4 planetary gearhead, the EC 4 becomes a compact drive for use in micropumps, analytic and diagnostic devices, and laboratory robots. Precise and reliable, it can adjust lenses, dispense fluids, or position sensing devices.

All units meet the ISO 13485 medical standard.

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