Sponsored by Maxon’s Parvalux.
To compete, engineers must accelerate development times, optimize product performance, and solve a growing number of supply chain challenges. This is made worse by the fact that manufacturers are holding less and less inventory to keep costs low. This makes it difficult to procure components for physical prototyping, especially electric motors and motion systems. In some cases, delays in obtaining these parts may result in product development being halted.
Example of combination of Parvalux modular motion systems. (Image: Parvalux.)
To address these challenges, Parvalux by maxon has launched modular motor, gearbox and motion system accessories. “The modular series was born out of necessity,” said Jake Gelinas, internal sales engineer at Parvalux. “Everyone has experienced supply chain issues during the pandemic. We decided to adopt this rapid prototyping system and stock up on some. We then designed a program with different motor and gearbox combinations that came together very quickly. This allows us to get our products into the hands of our customers quickly.”
Engineers can access online configuration tools to select, modify and customize motion systems for their applications. Depending on the required voltage, speed and torque, users can choose between five permanent magnet direct current (PMDC) motors and four brushless direct current (BLDC) motors in two spare lengths. Motor range is 12V to 48V, 2,500rpm to 4,500rpm and 0.063Nm to 80Nm torque. Users can then choose between two right angle worm wheel gearbox options: GB9 or GB12. Available gear ratios are 15:1, 30:1, and 60:1. Parvalux also offers a range of accessories such as shaft extension kits, encoders, brakes and controllers that work with any combination of motors or gearboxes.
What sets these motion system components apart from the competition is that all motors, gearboxes and accessories are compatible with each other. Common mechanical/electrical interfaces and flange systems allow each component to be easily replaced or replaced. As an added bonus, Parvalux keeps these parts in stock so they are always available (1-2 week lead time).
Parts arrive quickly and are easily replaceable, allowing engineers to quickly prototype product designs with a variety of combinations of motors, gearboxes and accessories. This allows engineers to quickly find the best motion system for their application and get it to market faster.
These motion systems are not limited to physical prototyping. The large number of valid combinations allows engineers to find Parvalux solutions for industrial automation, material handling, logistics, mobility and transportation. A huge advantage of updating or replacing your current industrial motion system with these modular options is that if a component fails, it can be quickly replaced, reducing or eliminating downtime.
Parvalux experts help you find the right combination for your application. Gelinas gave an example of a customer deciding between PMDC and BLDC for a duty cycle of several minutes per day over a 10-year period. “During that period, we could only run 10 hours or maybe a few hundred hours,” Gelinas predicted. “So you may not actually need a brushless motor. This is where our services and expertise come into play. “It’s about helping our customers figure out which solution is best for their system and saving them money and time.”
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