In our January edition of In Motion, we are releasing more engineering resources. This month, we're featuring a guide to IP rations for electric linear motors, alongside validation data for operation in extreme conditions. We've also released a new step by step video demonstrating the proper procedure for replacing bushings on an ORCA™ motor, ensuring your hardware maintains peak performance and reliable operation.
Does your application expose its actuation system to moisture, vibration, shock, corrosion, or low temperatures? Applications operating in extreme conditions demand a lot from their actuator. Environmental resistance starts in the design process and can be achieved through a combination of material selection and simplified mechanical architecture. Learn more about what IP68 testing, vibration data, and cold temperature validation reveal about the real-world reliability of electric linear motors.
The only moving part in an ORCA motor is the magnetic shaft enclosed in the stator. ORCA motors require very little maintenance, with the most common requirement being the replacement of composite bushings on either side of the stator. When operating under low sideloads, bushings can exceed 50 million cycles.