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Linear Stepper Motors

A Simple Solution at a Fraction of the Cost

Nippon Pulse's linear stepper motor is designed to provide a simple tin-can linear actuator at a fraction of the cost of a conventional rotary-to-linear stepper system.

Nippon Pulse's tin-can linear stepper motors have multiple customization options available.

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Linear Stepper Motor

Specification Overview

  • Available diameters: 20mm, 25mm and 35mm
  • Thread pitches on the lead screw: 0.48mm, 0.96mm, and 1.2mm
  • Rated force: Between 8 and 45N
  • Effective strokes: 30mm and 60mm
  • Rated voltage: 5V and 12V
  • 24 or 48 steps per revolution
  • Travel/step between 0.01mm and 0.05mm
  • Unipolar and bipolar windings

Linear Stepper Motor Advantages

  • Flexibility to match application requirements
  • Speed, which is easily determined and controlled (speed = steps per revolution /pulse rate)
  • Fine incremental moves, which don't require a feedback encoder (open loop)
  • Fast acceleration with non-cumulative positioning error
  • Low speed/high torque characteristics without gear reduction
  • Holds loads in a stationary position without creating overheating
  • Wide speed range

Precision Solutions for Industries

  • Packaging
  • Life Sciences
  • Semiconductor
  • Optics & Photonics
  • Robotics
  • Toolless Cutting
  • Lab Automation
  • Pharmaceuticals
Packaging
Life Sciences
Semiconductor
Optics & Photonics
Robotics
Toolless Cutting
Lab Automation
Pharmaceuticals

Select the Best Linear Stepper Motor for your Application

  1. Outline the motions that you're trying to achieve
  2. Find the acceleration traverse and deceleration times needed for each movement
  3. Calculate the forces needed to move the payload in the above motion profile
  4. Find a coil that has a torque curve that provides more force at each speed in your move than is needed to move the payload
  5. Select the correct electronics needed to drive the motor

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Linear Stepper Motor Videos

Two PFL35-48P4-120 LINEARSTEP®

Two PFL35-48P4-120 LINEARSTEP® motors are used to demonstrate a sample X-Y system setup.
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Stepper Motor Syringe Application

In this video, Nippon Pulse stepper motors are configured into a fluid-dispensing syringe application. The unit is driven by linear stepper motors as well as hybrid stepper motors. The device can be programmed to perform a wide array of motion profiles. View all our linear stepper motors and hybrid motors under the Products tab.
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Three-Axis Stepper Demo Unit

This video highlights three Nippon Pulse stepper motors (PF55, PFCL35, PF25) in use together as a three-axis demo. The unit can be used in a wide range of applications including medical stirring applications. With minor modifications, the unit can also be used with a syringe to collect and dispense fluids. View all the available options…
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Two PFCL25-48P4-96 LINEARSTEP®

LINEARSTEP® Gripper Application One common lead screw shaft and two PFCL25-48P4-96 LINEARSTEP® motors operate as a gripper, grabbing a plastic sample tube. The tube is placed on a holder and a tin-can stepper motor (PFCU25-48 with gearhead) drives up and down with a cam system.
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