what unique properties does direct drive technology endow to motors?-完美竞技

direct drive technology refers to the direct drive of a machine by an electric motor, without the need for traditional mechanical transmission devices such as gearboxes, reducers, screws, turbines, etc. to transmit power. its working principle is to directly drive the load through the rotor of the motor, thereby achieving transmission and control. direct drive motors are usually composed of three parts: stator, rotor, and sensor. the stator generates a rotating magnetic field, which causes the rotor to rotate under rotational torque, thereby driving the load.

direct drive technology brings the following significant characteristics to motors:

1、efficient and low consumption

direct drive technology eliminates many intermediate links in traditional systems, such as belts, chains, wire ropes, and gearboxes, making the energy conversion of the motor more direct and efficient. therefore, the efficiency of direct drive motors can usually reach over 90%, which has lower energy consumption compared to traditional motors.

2、high speed and high precision

the normal peak speed of a direct drive motor can reach 5-10m/s, which is much higher than the speed limit of traditional ball screws (generally not exceeding 1m/s). meanwhile, due to the use of direct drive technology, the errors caused by the intermediate mechanical transmission system are greatly reduced, resulting in extremely high precision of the direct drive motor. using high-precision grating detection for position positioning can improve system accuracy and achieve a repeat positioning accuracy of less than 1um, meeting the requirements of ultra precision applications.

3、high reliability

the structure of a direct drive motor is simple, without a transmission mechanism, therefore it has higher reliability. at the same time, direct drive motors do not require lubrication, reducing failures caused by poor lubrication or failure. in addition, the operation of the direct drive motor is quiet, reducing noise pollution and improving the overall reliability of the equipment.

4、high stiffness and fast response

the direct drive motor and the driven workpiece are directly connected rigidly, without the need for intermediate links such as screws, gears, reducers, etc., thus having higher stiffness and faster response speed. this makes direct drive motors significantly advantageous in applications that require fast response and high stiffness.

5、easy to maintain

the structure of a direct drive motor is simple, reducing the number of transmission components, making maintenance easier. meanwhile, since direct drive motors do not require lubrication, it also reduces maintenance workload. this makes direct drive motors significantly advantageous in situations where long-term stable operation and reduced maintenance costs are required.

6、strong adaptability

direct drive motors have a wide range of adaptability and can be applied to various situations that require high precision, high speed, high reliability, and low noise. for example, in the fields of semiconductor equipment, 3c electronics, cnc machine tools, etc., direct drive motors have been widely used. in addition, in fields such as photovoltaics, lithium batteries, and high-speed transportation, direct drive motors are also accelerating the replacement of traditional motors.

in summary, direct drive technology brings significant characteristics to motors, such as high efficiency, low consumption, high speed, high precision, high reliability, high stiffness, fast response, easy maintenance, and strong adaptability. these characteristics make direct drive motors have broad application prospects and development space in fields such as industrial automation, intelligent manufacturing, and new energy vehicles.

hengda electric has always been dedicated to the research and development, production, and service of permanent magnet direct drive motors. with advanced technology and equipment, lean manufacturing processes, reliable product quality, and satisfactory after-sales service, the company provides customers with the most suitable motor professional solutions and creates greater social value.