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Drive systems for power tools

Indispensable helpers.

As the power tool market expands, greater demands are being placed on electric drive systems. They need to be powerful, dynamic, light, and efficient. Drives from maxon are true powerhouses, which meet these expectations with an efficiency level of over 90% and excellent controllability. 

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Exceeding the limits of the technology.

maxon drive systems are ideal for battery-powered electric tools and the driving force behind power tools in the packaging industry, agriculture, and automated assembly.

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Outstanding power density, dynamics, and precision

Low weight

Efficiency level of over 90%

Compact size

Excellent controllability

Long service life

The right drive for every device.

To offer the right solution for every device, our product portfolio includes a variety of drive types. Quality and reliability have the highest priority. Expertise and proprietary know-how enable us to develop custom drive systems in an interdisciplinary environment. In particular our brushless motor series offers excellent dynamics, high power density, and long service life due to extremely low wear.

Our product recommendations.

Whether they are used in the electronics, construction, or automotive industry, electric screwdrivers are essential for the automation of screwing processes. Our high-precision and powerful drives enable accurate torque and angle measurements as well as high dynamics and power density within small sizes.

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DCX 26

 

  • ∅26 mm
  • up to 14'000 rpm
  • up to 60 mNm
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DCX 32

 

  • ∅32 mm
  • up to 11'300 rpm
  • up to 128 mNm
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ECX 22 Torque

 

  • ∅22 mm
  • up to 16'000 rpm
  • up to 80 mNm
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EC-4pole 22

 

  • ∅22 mm
  • up to 25'000 rpm
  • up to 54 mNm
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EC-4pole 30

 

  • ∅30 mm
  • up to 25'000 rpm
  • up to 95 mNm
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High-speed operation and strong performance: Brushless motor technology provides stapling tools with the speed needed to take carton stapling to a new level as well as an electronically controlled and reproducible strapping process.

ECi30

EC-i 30

 

  • ∅30 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 110 mNm
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EC-i 40

 

  • ∅40 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 340 mNm
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The automation of repetitive manual work in agricultural production improves efficiency. Mechatronic drive systems from maxon are used in numerous applications such as lopping shears or plant tying machines.

EC-4 pole 22

 

  • ∅22 mm
  • up to 25'000 rpm
  • up to 54 mNm
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ECX 22 Torque

 

  • ∅22 mm
  • up to 16'000 rpm
  • up to 80 mNm
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ECi30

EC-i 30

 

  • ∅30 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 110 mNm
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EC-max 22

 

  • ∅22 mm
  • up to 18'000 rpm
  • up to 23 mNm
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EC-max 30

 

  • Ø30 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 64 mNm
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Corporate Blog

Success stories

With its global presence and engineering and production capacities, maxon is not only a component supplier but also a development partner for complete drive systems. All around the world, our drive solutions provide power in battery staplers, plant tying machines, saws, nail guns, and pressing tools. 
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Challenges for the packaging industry

Under the pressure of environmental concerns, the packaging industry is reorganising. Changing lifestyles and rising raw materials prices have completed this movement. The stakes are high, given that this sector, dominated by food processing, is expected to be worth several hundred billion dollars in the coming years. What challenges will the packaging industry have to face in the next 10 years to remain competitive? Especially in the technologies it uses. Here are some answers.
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Shrink wrap packaging system.

Industrial automation is becoming increasingly necessary for industries. The agri-food sector is one of the industries making this transition. A Turkish company designs machines to automate this industry, using systems driven by Varvel gear motors, which are available in the MDP range for delivery within 48 hours.
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Parvalux: highly valued by chocolatiers

The art of chocolate requires precision, patience, and discipline, and if there is one company that knows how to support the best chocolate artisans, it is Savy Goiseau. The leading manufacturer of chocolate equipment in France, Savy Goiseau has been creating specialized machines for chocolate professionals since 1972, including tempering, molding, and enrobing machines.
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Frequently asked questions

  • How can we find out which drive is the best fit for our application, for example brushed or brushless?

    Our experts assist in selecting the drive and review all options in order to find the best solution for your application. In general, brushless motors are increasingly used in power tools. They are low-wear and thus achieve a longer service life than brushed motors.

  • How does maxon ensure that the temperature of the motor housing does not get too hot to hold?

    In principle, the surface of a hand-held device should not exceed approximately 43 °C if continuously in direct contact with the hand. The following points must be observed to keep the motor temperature low:

    • If possible, oversize the motor so that the load is lower.    
    • Choose a brushless motor suitable for higher speeds (if the application demands speeds equal to or greater than approximately 15,000 rpm).  
    • If PWM control is used, make sure that the inductance is not too low.  

  • Which drive is the best fit for battery-powered devices to achieve the highest level of efficiency?

    maxon drives are highly efficient, which makes them the perfect choice for battery-powered devices. In order to achieve the optimal level of efficiency, it is important to select a winding which is the best fit for the available battery power and the application operating point. In our standard product portfolio, we offer multiple windings for each motor. However, it is also possible to consider a custom winding if this is a better fit for the application.

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Our solutions for industrial automation.

We develop, build, and supply highly efficient drive technology for world-leading industrial companies. From standard solutions and simple modifications to completely new custom designs, maxon offers everything from a single source.

Laboratory automation

For molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and medicine, we develop drives for automated liquid handling, blood analysis devices, DNA sequencing, and much more.

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Semiconductor industry

From wafer production and semiconductor finishing to pick-and-place applications, maxon drive systems are used in complex machines and process systems to ensure flawless production in high volumes.

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Oil and gas industry

Robust drive systems from maxon are used in various deep drilling applications, hydraulic valve controllers, or MWD processes under extreme conditions.

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Test and measurement technology

An ideal product for almost every measurement application: from high-precision measurements in industry to construction site and landscape surveying under extreme ambient conditions.

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Safety systems

Fast, precise positioning and high power density make maxon drives perfect for lock systems, safety doors, and monitoring cameras.

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Optical systems

From microscopes to huge space telescopes: Optical systems used in laser technology, machine vision, and sensors have to meet extremely complex requirements and need drives which perform every movement with the highest precision.

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