Not all linear motors are created equal

Linear motors, the idea is simple enough. Take a conventional rotary servo motor and unwrap it. So now what was the stator is now a forcer and the rotor becomes a coil or magnet rail. With this design, the load is connected directly to the motor. Direct linear motion is achieved without any rotary to linear transmission devices.

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		Air-Core Linear Motor Ironless linear motors are also known as air-core linear motors. Ironless motors are characterized by having no attractive force towards the magnets. A coil assembly typically moves between two opposite facing rows of magnets.
		Iron-Core Linear Motor Ironcore linear motors can produce the large forces needed for many industrial applications. With this force comes an even larger force between the coils and the magnets. Ironcore motors use steel alloy laminations to concentrate and focus the magnetic flux but also produced a large attractive force. The coil must be held off the magnet track by about 1mm through the use of mechanical or air bearings
		Slotless Linear Motor Slotless motors have a lower attractive force and a corresponding lower force constant than ironcore motors. The lower attractive force permits the use of smaller linear bearings during mechanical assembly. Slotless motors are less expensive than ironcore motors and are competitive with most ball screw or timing belt solutions.
		Tubular Style Linear Motor Tubular style linear motors have round magnets embedded inside a hollow stainless steel shaft (or rod). The forcer floats on this shaft with a 1mm annular airgap. This compact cross section makes it ideal for ballscrew conversions.
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- Want to learn more on Linear Motors? Click here for a simple Linear Motors 101 Overview

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