maxon DC motor programs may be distinguished as follows:

RE-Program

  • 6 – 75 mm
  • 0.3 – 250 watts
  • Highest performance by using Neodymium- (NdFeB) magnets

S-Program

  • 22 – 32 mm
  • 6 – 15 wattsAlNiCo magnets
  • Flexible program with many versions

A-Program

  • 15 and 20 mm
  • 0.8 and 1.2 watts
  • AlNiCo magnets
  • Designed for optimum manufacturing efficiency the A-Program offers many of the advantages of the S-Program at lower cost

F-Program

  • 30 – 60 mm
  • 2.5 – 80 watts
  • Ferrite magnets
  • Often a very interesting price/performance ratio, in spite of the higher volume-to-power relationship.

Characteristics

  • Mechanical commutation (graphite or precious metal brushes)
  • Excellent volume/performance ratio
  • Highest efficiency
  • Low inductance
  • No magnetic cogging
  • High acceleration thanks to a low mass inertia
  • Low electromagnetic interference
  • Linear characteristics
  • High reliability
  • Multiple combination possibilities with gears, feedback devices and control electronics

Applications include space robots, aircraft seats, packaging systems, conveyors, chip mounting systems etc.