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Direct-drive rotary and gimbal motor evaluation

Review bore, torque, speed, ripple, feedback, and mounting requirements for a rotary application. Feasible designs and available documentation are confirmed per project.

Illustrative DDR motor cogging and hollow-bore concentricity evaluation diagram.
Illustrative DDR motor cogging and hollow-bore concentricity evaluation diagram.

Project scope and evidence

This is an inquiry-planning page, not a product specification or stock listing. It does not establish a model, rated performance, certification, manufacturing capability, test facility, or compatibility. Those details must be supported by current supplier documents and confirmed for the project before quotation.

What to include in an inquiry

These are requested project inputs, not a statement that a matching product is available.

  • Configuration needed: [ ] Housed DDR Rotary Table [ ] Outer-Rotor Gimbal Kit [ ] Hollow-Shaft QDD Actuator
  • Required Outer Diameter (OD), Hollow Thru-Bore ID (mm), and Axial Height limit
  • Continuous Torque (N·m), Peak Acceleration Torque (N·m), and Max Scanning/Indexing Speed (RPM)
  • Max allowable cogging torque / velocity ripple (%) and target positioning repeatability (arcsec)
  • Reflected load moment of inertia (kg·m²) and axial/overturning moment load on bearings
  • Bus voltage (24V / 48V DC or 220V AC) and encoder protocol (BiSS-C, EnDat 2.2, Tamagawa, Sin/Cos 1Vpp)

What needs to be checked

  • Continuous and peak load, speed range, duty cycle, and operating conditions.
  • Mechanical envelope, mounting, shaft or bore interface, and installation constraints.
  • Thermal path, cooling, feedback, controls, and required documentation.
  • Supplier identity, model-specific evidence, commercial scope, and delivery schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Does this page confirm a standard model or current stock?

No. Availability, model ratings, drawings, certifications, test records, supplier identity, and lead time are confirmed for the specific project and stated in the formal quotation.

Is a direct-drive motor suitable for every geared application?

No. The load torque and speed, duty cycle, mounting interface, thermal path, controls, and service environment need to be reviewed before a direct-drive arrangement is selected.

How should I request an engineering review?

Share the application, operating point, interface drawing or existing equipment data, required documentation, quantity, and destination. The supplier and available evidence are confirmed before a quotation is issued.

Related engineering topics

Direct to PMDD Application Engineering Desk | WhatsApp: +86 188 5797 1991Division 1 · Hollow-Bore DDR, QDD & Gimbal Motion Desk

Share your target torque/speed, OD/ID or IEC frame envelope, or reference part number to initiate a project-specific engineering and RFQ scope review.

Direct Engineering Email (RFQ & CAD)

inquiry@pmddmotor.com

Specify required hollow-bore ID, cogging ripple ceiling, load inertia, and encoder protocol for project-specific engineering confirmation.

Instant Application Engineer WhatsApp

+86 188 5797 1991

Share nameplate photos, reference part numbers (Kollmorgen / TQ / Celera), or OD/ID limits for an engineering scope review.

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