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Chris Spees, Dodge/Reliance Applications Engineer, Rockwell Automation, Greenville, SC

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Motors & Drives March 10, 2005

Using small motors for high-cycle applications

The traditional method for handling high cycle applications incorporates a clutch/brake module or a servomotor. However, both methods can be expensive. For example, the clutch/brake module requires periodic maintenance. These methods may be more than what is needed for typical high-cycle applications.

By Chris Spees, Dodge/Reliance Applications Engineer, Rockwell Automation, Greenville, SC