Portescap, a Danaher Motion company, is introducing the Portescap h3 stepper motor. When compared with similar motors, these housed hybrid units are claimed to provide industry-leading torque output with increased performance, improved heat dissipation and higher side and radial load capability.

These 1.8-degree step motors are available in Nema 17, 23 and 34 frame sizes. Various stack lengths are available in each frame size, and windings can be customised to suit individual application needs.

The h3 series offers several upgrades when compared with standard hybrid step motors. The aluminium housing provides superior heat dissipation to create higher output torque during operation, and stator-enhanced magnets deliver up to 40 per cent more torque in the same footprint. Neodymium iron boron magnets offer optimised torque density, while the bearing retainer and O-ring help reduce motor noise. Larger bearings enable the motor to effectively handle higher side and radial loads.

The Portescap h3 complements and completes our existing step motor offeringand allows us to help our customers make a better machine even faster with unparalleled depth and breadth of product solutions. The h3 is an ideal step motor solution in any number of medical equipment applicationsand is also an idea solution in textilesemiconductor and electronic assembly applications says Dave Beckstoffer, Portescap product manager.