Industrial Machinery & Automation

Motion Solutions for Industrial Machinery & Automation

Motor, gearbox, feedback and controller solutions developed around the production process, machine load, cycle time, accuracy and integration envelope.

Production & Process Machinery

Motor and geared motion for cutting, forming, bending, winding, mixing and other production functions.

Suitable SDT solution: AC, BLDC, stepper, servo or geared motor systems selected for conveying, mixing, indexing, filling and coordinated machine functions.
Engineering benefit: Stable continuous duty or repeatable cyclic motion with torque, speed, thermal capacity and controls matched to the production process.
Representative capability: Gearmotor platforms 3 W–8 kW · BLDC platforms 20 W–4.5 kW · compact AC platforms 3–750 W

Relevant platformsGearmotorsExplore More Brushless DC MotorsExplore More AC MotorsExplore More

Automated Production Equipment

Coordinated servo, stepper and brushless motion for repeatable cyclic machine functions.

Suitable SDT solution: Servo, stepper or BLDC motor systems with feedback, planetary gearing and drive electronics selected around the motion profile.
Engineering benefit: Repeatable positioning, responsive acceleration, controlled peak torque and coordinated speed or position control.
Representative capability: Stepper, servo and BLDC platforms with encoder, brake, gearbox and integrated-control options

Relevant platformsServo MotorsExplore More Stepper MotorsExplore More Brushless DC MotorsExplore More

Feeders, Indexing & Auxiliary Axes

Controlled motion for wire feed, indexing, tool change, clamping and transfer mechanisms.

Suitable SDT solution: AC inverter-duty, PMDC or BLDC/EC gearmotors with right-angle, parallel-shaft or planetary transmission and suitable control or braking.
Engineering benefit: Torque and output speed matched to transported load, incline, starts per hour and continuous or indexed operating duty.
Representative capability: Gearmotor platforms from 3 W to 8 kW · BLDC platforms from 20 W to 4.5 kW

Relevant platformsGearmotorsExplore More Brushless DC MotorsExplore More AC MotorsExplore More

Motion requirements & engineering challenges

What the Application Requires from the Drive System

A credible selection begins with the real operating duty. These inputs determine continuous rating, peak capability, technology choice and the level of integration required.

Process torque, speed and motion profile

Define process torque, speed and motion profile as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Accuracy, repeatability and backlash

Define accuracy, repeatability and backlash as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Starts, reversals and cycle time

Define starts, reversals and cycle time as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Shock load and overload capacity

Define shock load and overload capacity as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Brake, feedback and controls

Define brake, feedback and controls as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Mechanical envelope and mounting

Define mechanical envelope and mounting as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Duty cycle and thermal capacity

Define duty cycle and thermal capacity as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Validation, production volume and lifecycle

Define validation, production volume and lifecycle as a measurable input before the motor and drive architecture is selected.

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Suitable technologies & solution architecture

Engineer the Complete Motion System

Machine-building applications are defined by the process performed at the shaft or tool. SDT converts process torque, speed, cycle and accuracy into a coordinated motor, transmission, feedback and control specification.

Process-matched motor

Servo, stepper, brushless, PMDC or AC technology is selected around the tool load, speed range, reversals, overloads and required control response.

Mechanical transmission

Planetary, inline, right-angle or custom gearing is configured for ratio, backlash, stiffness, radial and axial load, shock and available mounting space.

Feedback and machine control

Encoders, brakes, drive current, I/O and communications are matched to positioning, feed-rate control, tool change, clamping and machine safety functions.

Production-duty validation

RMS torque, peak events, starts per hour, thermal capacity, vibration and mechanical interfaces are checked over a representative machine cycle.

Representative product platforms

Featured Motor & Drive Families

Representative ratings are shown to identify the appropriate technology route. SDT can supply standard, modified and application-specific motor and drive solutions beyond the ranges currently displayed online.

Working coverage: servo 50 W–7.5 kW · low-voltage 24–96 VDC · wheel drives 110–315 mm

Servo Motors & Wheel Drives

High-response motion for dynamic controlled axes.

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Motor, matched driver and integrated configurations · open- or closed-loop options

Stepper Motors & Drivers

Repeatable incremental movement and practical holding capability.

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50 W–8 kW published motor platforms · right-angle, inline, parallel-shaft and planetary

Gearmotors

Compact high-torque transmission options for machine functions.

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Standard, modified and purpose-developed · motor, transmission, feedback and controls

Bespoke Product Solutions

Purpose-developed motor, transmission, feedback and control integration.

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Engineering support & specification route

From Requirement to Production-Ready Solution

SDT works as an extension of the OEM engineering team, supporting the route from initial duty definition through configuration, validation and dependable production supply.

Define the requirement

Establish operating points, load, duty, envelope, environment, power source, controls and commercial objectives.

Configure the solution

Select and adapt the motor, transmission, feedback and drive arrangement around the complete equipment function.

Validate & supply

Verify performance and integration, support design transfer and establish the appropriate repeat-production route.

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Discuss your application

Start with the Equipment Requirement

Share the operating points, duty cycle, environment, mechanical envelope, power source and production objective.

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Motion Solutions for Industrial Machinery & Automation

Application-to-Solution Guidance

Production & Process Machinery

Automated Production Equipment

Feeders, Indexing & Auxiliary Axes

What the Application Requires from the Drive System

Process torque, speed and motion profile

Accuracy, repeatability and backlash

Starts, reversals and cycle time

Shock load and overload capacity

Brake, feedback and controls

Mechanical envelope and mounting

Duty cycle and thermal capacity

Validation, production volume and lifecycle

Engineer the Complete Motion System

Process-matched motor

Mechanical transmission

Feedback and machine control

Production-duty validation

Featured Motor & Drive Families

Servo Motors & Wheel Drives

Stepper Motors & Drivers

Gearmotors

Bespoke Product Solutions

From Requirement to Production-Ready Solution

Define the requirement

Configure the solution

Validate & supply

Continue Exploring Industries & Applications

Start with the Equipment Requirement