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H
Technical
Reference

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Selection
Calculations

Motors H-2

Motors

Linear & Rotary Actuators H-18

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

Cooling Fans H-29

Cooling
Fans

Service Life........................................... H-30

Service
Life

Stepper Motors ................................... H-34

Stepper
Motors

Servo Motors ........................................ H-42

Servo
Motors

Standard AC Motors ............................ H-44

Standard
AC
Motors

Brushless Motors/
................... H-47
AC Speed Control Motors

Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors

Gearheads ............................................ H-49

Gearheads

Cooling Fans ........................................ H-56

Cooling
Fans

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Selection Calculations
Motors

Selection Calculations For Motors

Selecting a motor that satisfies the specifications required by your equipment is an important key to ensuring the desired reliability and
economic efficiency of the equipment.
This section introduces the procedure to select the ideal motor, selection calculations, key points of selection and selection examples.

Selection Procedure
An overview of the selection procedure is explained below.
Check the required specifications for the motor from the equipment specifications. The general items
are explained below.
Confirmation of the operation functions
Check the Required
Operating time (Operating pattern)
Specifications
Resolution
(Equipment specifications)
Stopping accuracy
Position holding
Power supply voltage and frequency
Operating environment

Determining the Drive

Mechanism

Determine the drive mechanism. Representative drive mechanisms include simple body of rotation,
ball screw, belt pulley, and rack-and-pinion. Along with the type of drive mechanism, determine the
dimensions, mass and coefficient, etc. that are required for the load calculation. The general items are
explained below.
Dimensions and mass (or density) of the load
Dimensions and mass (or density) of each part
Friction coefficient of the sliding surface of each moving part

Calculate the Load

Calculate the load torque and inertia at the motor output shaft. Refer to page H-3 for the formula to
calculate load torque in representative mechanisms.
Refer to page H-4 for the formula to calculate the inertia in representative configurations.

Select Motor Type

Select the optimal product from standard AC motors, speed control motors, stepper motors or servo
motors based on the required specifications.

Selection Calculation

Determine the most suitable motor after checking that the specifications of the selected motor/
gearhead satisfy all of the required specifications, such as mechanical strength, acceleration time and
acceleration torque. Since the items that must be checked will vary depending on the motor type,
check the selection calculations and selection points on page H-5.

Sizing and Selection Service

We provide sizing and selection services for motor section from your application specification requirements.

Phone
Requests for sizing and section can be made online by contacting our technical support team at:
USA/Canada:
TEL: 800-468-3982
Mexico:
TEL: 01-800-681-5309

Website
Requests for sizing and section can be made online by contacting our technical support team at [email protected].
Use our online Motor Sizing Tool to calculate the necessary torque, speed, stopping accuracy and the system inertia that is important
to consider when selecting a proper motor for the application.

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Formula for Load Torque TL [Nm] for Each Drive Mechanism

Formula for Load Torque
Ball Screw Drive
TL =

F PB 0 F0 PB 1
+
Nm
i
2
2

F = FA + m gsin + cos
N

Direct Connection

FA

FA

Motors

Pulley Drive
FA + m g D
TL =

i
2

FA + m gD
=
Nm
2i

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators
D

Cooling
Fans

FA

Service
Life

Wire and Belt Drive, Rack-and-Pinion Drive

F
D
FD
TL =

=
Nm
i
2
2 i
F = FA + m gsin + cos
N

FA

Stepper
Motors
F

FA

Actual Measurement Method

TL =

FB D
Nm
2

Selection
Calculations

Spring Balance

FB
Equip

men

Servo
Motors
Standard
AC
Motors
Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors
Gearheads

Pulley

F : Force of moving direction [N]

1
F0 : Preload [N] ( 3 F )
0 : Internal friction coefficient of preload nut (0.10.3)
 K : Efficiency (0.850.95)
i : Gear ratio (This is the gear ratio of the mechanism -and not the gear ratio of an Oriental Motor's gearhead.)
PB : Ball screw lead [m/rev]
FA : External force [N]
FB : Force when main shaft begins to rotate [N] (FB = Spring balance value [kg]g [m/s2])
m : Total mass of table and load [kg]
: Friction coefficient of sliding surface
: Inclination angle [ ]
D : Final pulley diameter [m]
g : Gravitational acceleration [m/s2] (9.807)

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Selection Calculations
Motors

Formula for Inertia J [kgm2]

Formula for the Inertia
Inertia of a Cylinder
1

L D14 [kgm2]
m D12 =
8
32
2
2
1
D1
L
Jy =
m (
+
) [kgm2]
4
4
3
Jx =

D1

Inertia of a Hollow Cylinder

1

L (D14 D24) [kgm2]

m (D12 + D22) =
8
32
2
2
1
D1 + D 2
L2
Jy =
m(
+
) [kgm2]
4
4
3
Jx =

D1

x
D2

Inertia on Off-Center Axis

Jx = Jx0 + m l 2 =

1
m (A2 + B2 + 12 l 2) [kgm2]
12

x0

x
C

l: Distance Between x and x0 Axes [m]

Inertia of a Rectangular Pillar

1
m (A2 + B2) =
12
1
Jy =
m (B2 + C 2) =
12
Jx =

1
A B C (A2 + B2) [kgm2]
12
1
A B C (B2 + C 2) [kgm2]
12

B
C

Inertia of an Object in Linear Motion

A
J = m ( 2 )2 [kgm2]

A: Unit Movement [m/rev]

Conversion formula for the inertia of the motor shaft when using a decelerator
Jm =

Decelerator
Gear Ratio i

1
JL
i2

Driven Side Device

Inertia JL

Motor

Formula for the relation between J and GD2

J=

1
GD2
4

Inertia of the Motor Shaft Conversion Jm

Density
Iron
= 7.9 103 [kg/m3]
Stainless steel (SUS304) = 8.0 103 [kg/m3]
Aluminum
= 2.8 103 [kg/m3]
Brass
= 8.5 103 [kg/m3]
Nylon
= 1.1 103 [kg/m3]
2
Jx : Inertia on x-axis [kgm ]
Jy : Inertia on y-axis [kgm2]
Jx0 : Inertia on x0-axis (centered axis) [kgm2]
m : Mass [kg]
D1 : Outer diameter [m]
D2 : Inner diameter [m]
: Density [kg/m3]
L : Length [m]

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Calculate the Load Torque

The following explains the required formulas for controlling a stepper

motor or servo motor based on pulse signal.

Formula for the Acceleration Torque Ta [Nm]

Operating Pattern
For stepper motors, the pattern for acceleration/deceleration
operation in the figure on the left is commonly used as operating
patterns on pulse speed. The pattern for start/stop operation in the
figure on the right can be used when the operating speeds are low
and the load inertia is small.
Pulse Speed
f2

Pulse Speed
f2

Refer to formulas on page H-3.

If the motor speed is varied, the acceleration torque or deceleration
torque must always be set.
The basic formula is the same for all motors. However, use the
formulas below when calculating the acceleration torque for stepper
motors on the basis of pulse speed.

Operating Speed
NM [r/min]

(J0 i2 + JL)
NM

t1
9.55

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

f1
t1

t1

t0
Acceleration/Deceleration Operation

t1

Formula for the Number of Operating Pulses A [Pulse]

The number of operating pulses is expressed as the number of pulse
signals that add up to the angle that the motor must rotate to get the
load from point A to point B.
360
l

lrev
s

t1

Cooling
Fans

t0

t0
Start/Stop Operation

f1: Starting Pulse Speed [Hz]

f 2: Operating Pulse Speed [Hz]
A: Number of Operating Pulses
t0: Positioning Time [s]
t1: Acceleration (Deceleration) Time [s]

A=

Selection
Calculations

Motors

<Common Basic Formula for All Motors>

Ta =

H-5

J0
JL
NM
t1
i

[kgm2]

: Rotor Inertia
: Total Inertia [kgm2]
: Operating Speed [r/min]
: Acceleration (Deceleration) Time [s]
: Gear Ratio

<When Calculating the Acceleration Torque for Stepper Motors on

the Basis of Pulse Speed>
For Acceleration/Deceleration Operation
s
180

Ta = (J0 i2 + JL)

f2 f1
t1

s
180 n

Stepper
Motors

Servo
Motors
Standard
AC
Motors

For Start/Stop Operation

l
: Traveling Amount from point A to point B [m]
lrev : Traveling Amount per Motor Rotation [m/rev]
s : Step Angle []

Service
Life

Formula for the Operating Pulse Speed f2 [Hz]

Formula for the Required Torque TM [Nm]

Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors

The operating pulse speed can be obtained from the number

of operating pulses, the positioning time and the acceleration
(deceleration) time.
For Acceleration/Deceleration Operation
The level of acceleration (deceleration) time is an important point
in the selection. The acceleration (deceleration) time cannot be
set easily, because it correlates with the acceleration torque and
acceleration/deceleration rate.
Initially, as a reference, calculate the acceleration (deceleration) time
at roughly 25% of the positioning time. (The calculation must be
adjusted before the final decision can be made.)

The required torque is calculated by multiplying the sum of load

torque and acceleration torque by the safety factor.

Gearheads

Ta = (J0 i2 + JL)

t1 = t0 0.25
f2 =

A f1 t1
t0 t1

For Start/Stop Operation

f2 =

A
t0

Formula for the Acceleration/Deceleration Rate TR [ms/kHz]

The acceleration/deceleration rates are the setting values used for
the Oriental Motor's controllers.
The acceleration/deceleration rate indicates the degree of
acceleration of pulse speed and is calculated using the formula
shown below.
TR =

TM = (TL + Ta) Sf
TM
TL
Ta
Sf

: Required Torque [Nm]

: Load Torque [Nm]
: Acceleration Torque [Nm]
: Safety Factor

Cooling
Fans

Formula for the Effective Load Torque Trms [Nm]

Calculate the effective load torque when selecting the servo motors
and BX Series brushless motors.
When the required torque for the motor varies over time, determine if
the motor can be used by calculating the effective load torque.
The effective load torque becomes particularly important for
operating patterns such as fast-cycle operations where acceleration/
deceleration is frequent.
Trms =

2
2
Ta + TL
t1 + TL2 t2 +
Td TL
t3
tf

Speed NM
[r/min]

(Speed Pattern)

Pulse Speed [kHz]

f2
Torque T
[Nm]

TR

(Torque Pattern)

f1

Ta

Time [ms]
t1
Calculate the pulse speed in full step conversion.
For this formula, the unit for speed is [kHz] and the unit for time is [ms].

TL

Conversion Formula for the Operating Speed NM [r/min]

from the Operating Pulse Speed f2[Hz]

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n : 3.6/ ( s i )

Time [s]

t1
f2 f1

NM = f2

f22

s
360

t1

Td

Time [s]

t2

t3

t4

tf

60

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Selection Calculations
Motors

Selection Points
Since there are differences in characteristics between standard AC
motors, brushless motors, stepper motors and servo motors, there
will also be differences in points (check items) when selecting a
motor.

Standard AC Motors
Speed Variation by Load
The actual speed of standard AC motors is 220% lower than its
synchronous speed under the influence of the load torque.
When selecting a standard AC motor, the selection should take this
decrease in speed into account.
Time Rating
There are differences in continuous rating and short time rating
depending on the motor type, even for motors with the same output
power. Motor selection should be based on the operating time
(pattern).
Permissible Load Inertia of the Gearhead
If instantaneous stop (with brake pack, etc.), frequent intermittent
operations or instantaneous bi-directional operation will be
performed using a motor with a gearhead, an excessive load inertia
may damage the gearhead. Selections must be made for these
values, so that the load inertia does not exceed the permissible load
inertia of the gearhead. (Refer to Page C-16)

Brushless Motors

Considering Temperature Rise

The stepper motor will have an increase in temperature if operated
continuously over a long period of time. Exceeding the temperature
of heat-resistant class 130 (B) inside the motor may deteriorate its
insulating performance. Temperature rise will vary based on the
operating speed, load conditions and installation conditions. The
stepper motor should be used at an operating duty of 50% or less.
If the operating duty exceeds 50%, choose a motor with a sufficient
margin of torque or use methods to lower the running current.

Permissible Inertia
A permissible inertia is specified for the brushless motor for avoiding
alarms using regenerative power during deceleration and for
stable speed control. Select products in which the inertia does not
exceed the permissible value. For the combination type, there is a
permissible inertia combination type. Select products with values
that do not exceed the values of the combination types.

Running + Stopping Time

Acceleration/Deceleration Rate
(Combination reference values with EMP Series)

0.36/0.72
Stepper Motors
0.9/1.8
Stepper Motors

Frame Size
28 (30), 42, 60, 85 (90)
20, 28, 42, 60
85 (90)
20, 28 (30), 35, 42, 50, 56.4, 60
85 (90)

Coefficient

Product
0.72 Stepper Motors
1.8 Stepper Motors

Stepper Motors
Check the Required Torque
For stepper motors, select motors whose duty region (operating
speed NM ( f2) and the required torque TM) falls within the pullout
torque curve.
Safety Factor: Sf (Reference Value)

Stepper Motors

Acceleration/Deceleration Rate TRS [ms/kHz]

0.5 or more
20 or more
30 or more
50 or more
75 or more

, this item does not need to be checked. The values in the table represent the
When using
lower limit of settings for the EMP Series.
Also for the geared type, the acceleration/deceleration rates are equal to the values shown above.
However, when using a half step or microstep motor, the conversion below is required.
s
TRS
i
B
TRS : Acceleration/Deceleration Rate [ms/kHz]
S : Step Angle []
B : Refer to Table Below
i : Gear Ratio of Geared Type

Effective Load Torque

When operating the BX Series with frequent starts and stops,
make sure the effective load torque does not exceed the rated
torque. If the rated torque is exceeded, the overload protective
function activates and stops the motor.

Product

100

Check the Acceleration/Deceleration Rate

If the duty region (operating speed NM and the required torque TM) of
the stepper motor falls within the pullout torque curve, the specified
equipment can be operated. Controllers, when set for acceleration/
deceleration, adjust the pulse speed in steps using output pulse
signals. Sudden acceleration/declaration causes the pulse speed
step to become large. Therefore, if large inertias are present in this
condition, there is a possibility that the motor cannot be driven even
when sudden acceleration/deceleration direction is given. Check
that the reference values are equal to or higher than the acceleration/
deceleration rates shown in the table so that the selected motor can
be operated more reliably.

Product

Permissible Torque
Brushless motor combination types with a dedicated gearhead
installed are listed on the permissible torque table based on the
output gear shaft. Select products in which the load torque does not
exceed the permissible torque.

Running time

Operating Duty =

Check the Inertia Ratio

Calculate the inertia ratio using the following formula:
Inertia Ratio =

JL
J0

For Geared Motors

Inertia Ratio =

Safety Factor (Reference Value)

1.52
2

B
0.36
0.72
1.8

JL
J0 i2

i: Gear Ratio

Large inertia ratios in stepper motors cause large overshooting and

undershooting during starting and stopping, which can affect rise
times and settling times. Controllers, when set for acceleration/
deceleration, adjust the pulse speed in steps using output pulse
signals. Sudden acceleration/deceleration causes the pulse speed
step to become large. Therefore, if the inertia ratio is large, operation
may not be possible. Check that the reference values are less than
or equal to inertia ratios shown in the table so that the selected
motor can be operated more reliably.

Torque

Pullout Torque

TM

Inertia Ratio (Reference values)

Duty Region

Product
NM
f2

Speed
Pulse Speed

Stepper Motors

Frame Size
28, 42, 60, 85
20, 28, 35
42, 50, 56.4, 60, 85

Inertia Ratio
30 or less
5 or less
10 or less

When the values in the table are exceeded, we recommend a geared

type motor.

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Selection Examples

Servo Motors
Permissible Inertia
A permissible inertia is specified for the servo motor for stable
control. The inertia of the servo motor must be lower than the
permissible value.
Product
NX Series

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Ball Screw Mechanism

Using Standard AC Motors
(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive
Mechanism

Permissible Load Inertia

50 times the rotor inertia or less

Automatic tuning allows operation up to 50 times the rotor inertia; manual tuning allows operation
up to 100 times the rotor inertia.

Rated Torque
The motor can be driven when the ratio of load torque TL and rated
torque of the servo motor is 1.52 or more.

This selection example demonstrates an electromagnetic brake

motor for use on a table moving vertically on a ball screw.
In this case, a motor must be selected that meets the following
required specifications.

Selection
Calculations

Motors

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

Motor
Gearhead
Coupling

Rated Torque
Load Torque

Cooling
Fans

1.52
Ball Screw

Maximum Instantaneous Torque

Check that the required torque is less than the maximum
instantaneous torque of the servo motor. (Ensure that the safety
factor of required torque Sf is at 1.52 or more.)
Note that the time that max. instantaneous torque can be used for
varies depending on the motor.
Maximum Instantaneous Torque and Operating Time
Product
NX Series

Operating Time
Within approx. 0.5 seconds

Maximum Instantaneous Torque

At 3 times the rated torque (at rated speed)

Effective Load Torque

The motor can be driven when the effective load safety factor, which
is the ratio of an effective load torque and a rated torque of servo
motor, is 1.52 or more.
Effective Load Safety Factor =

Rated Torque
Effective Load Torque

Settling Time
There is a time lag between a position command sent by pulse signal
and the servo motor's actual operation. This difference is called the
settling time.
Therefore, the real positioning time is the sum of the positioning time
calculated from the operating pattern and the settling time.

FA
Linear Guide
v

Stepper
Motors

Total mass of the table and load m = 45 [kg]

Table speed V = 152 [mm/s]
External force FA = 0 [N]
Ball screw tilt angle = 90 []
Total length of ball screw LB = 800 [mm]
Ball screw shaft diameter DB = 20 [mm]
Ball screw lead PB = 5 [mm]
Distance moved for one rotation of ball screw A = 5 [mm]
Ball screw efficiency = 0.9
Ball screw material Iron (Density = 7.9 103 [kg/m3])
Internal friction coefficient of preload nut 0 = 0.3
Friction coefficient of sliding surface = 0.05
Motor power supply Three-Phase 230 VAC 60 Hz
Operating time Intermittent operation, 5 hours/day
Load with repeated starts and stops
Required load holding

Servo
Motors
Standard
AC
Motors
Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors
Gearheads

Cooling
Fans

(2) Determine the Gear Ratio

Speed at the gearhead output shaft NG =

Pulse Speed Speed

Service
Life

Motor Speed

V 60
A

(15 2) 60
5

= 180 24 [r/min]
Pulse Signal

Because the rated speed for a 4-pole motor at 60 Hz is 1450 to

1550 [r/min], the gear ratio is calculated as follows:
Gear ratio i =

Positioning Time

Settling
Time

Time

The factory setting for settling time on the NX Series is 6070 ms. However, the settling time
varies when the gain parameter is changed by the mechanical rigidity setting switch.

14501550
14501550
=
NG
180 24

= 7.19.9

This gives us a gear ratio of i = 9.

(3) Calculate the Required Torque TM [Nm]

Force of moving direction F = FA + m g (sin + cos )
= 0 + 45 9.807 (sin 90 + 0.05 cos 90)
= 441 [N]
Ball screw preload F0 =
Load torque T'L =
=

F PB
2

F
= 147 [N]
3
+

0 F0 PB
2

441 5 103
0.3 147 5 103
+
2 0.9
2

= 0.426 [Nm]

Consider the safety factor Sf = 2.

TL = TL Sf = 0.426 2 = 0.86 [Nm]
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Selection Calculations
Motors
Select an electromagnetic brake motor and gearhead satisfying the
permissible torque of gearhead based on the calculation results
(gear ratio i = 9, load torque TL = 0.86 [Nm]) obtained so far.
Here, 4IK25GN-SW2M and 4GN9SA are tentatively selected as
the motor and gearhead respectively, by referring to the
"Gearmotor Torque Table" on page C-73.
Next, convert this load torque to a value on the motor output shaft to
obtain the required torque TM, as follows:
TM =

TL
i G

Using Stepper Motors

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive
Mechanism
Controller

Stepper
Motors

Couplings

0.86
= 0.118 [Nm]= 118 [mNm]
9 0.81

Driver

(Gearhead efciency G = 0.81)

T'M =

TL
i

0.86
9

= 0.0956 [Nm] = 95.6 [mNm]

The static friction torque generated by the electromagnetic brake of

the 4IK25GN-SW2M motor selected earlier is 100 [mNm], which is
greater than 95.6 [mNm] required for the load holding.

(4) Check the Moment of Inertia J [kgm2]

Inertia of ball screw JB =
=

LB D B 4
32

7.9 103 800 103 (20 103)4

32

= 0.993 104 [kgm2]

Inertia of table and load Jm = m (
= 45 (

A 2
)
2

Total mass of table and load m = 40 [kg]

Friction coefficient of sliding surface = 0.05
Ball screw efficiency K = 0.9
Internal friction coefficient of preload nut 0 = 0.3
Shaft diameter of ball screw DB = 15 [mm]
Overall length of ball screw LB = 600 [mm]
Ball screw material Iron (Density = 7.9 103 [kg/m3])
Ball screw lead PB = 15 [mm]
Required resolution ' l = 0.03 [mm/step]
(Feed per pulse)
Feed l = 180 [mm]
Positioning time t0 = 0.8 seconds max.
Inclination angle = 0 [ ]

(2) Calculate the Required Resolution S

s =

360 l
PB
360 0.03
= 0.72
15

AR Series stepper motor and driver package can be used.

Changing or specifying the resolution is possible.
The factory setting resolution can be changed from 0.36/pulse
0.72/pulse.

5 103 2
)
2

Inertia at the gearhead shaft J is calculated as follows:

(3) Determine an Operating Pattern

(Refer to formula on page H-5)
Formula for the number of operating pulses A [Pulse]

J = JB + Jm = 0.993 104 + 0.286 104

= 1.28 104 [kgm2]

A=

Here, permissible inertia of gearhead 4GN9SA (gear ratio i = 9) JG

is (Refer to page C-16):

l
PB

360
s

180
360

= 6000 [Pulse]
15
0.72

Determine the acceleration (deceleration) time t1 [s]

An acceleration (deceleration) time which is 25% of the positioning
time is ideal.

JG = 0.31 104 92
= 25.1 104 [kgm2]

Therefore, J<JG, the inertia is less than the permissible value, so

there is no problem. There is margin for the torque, so the traveling
speed is checked with the speed under no load (approximately
1750 r/min).
1750 5
NM PB
=
= 16.2 [mm/s]
60 9
60 i

Programmable
Controller

= 0.286 104 [kgm2]

V=

PB
DB

The starting torque of the 4IK25GN-SW2M motor selected earlier

is 160 [mNm]. Since this is greater than the required torque of
118 [mNm], this motor can start the mechanism in question.
Next, check if the gravitational load acting upon the mechanism in
standstill state can be held with the electromagnetic brake.
Here, the load equivalent to the load torque obtained earlier is
assumed to act.
Torque T'M required for load holding on the motor output shaft:

t1 = 0.8 0.25 = 0.2 [s]

Calculate the operating pulse speed f2 [Hz].

f2 =
=

NM: Motor speed

This confirms that the motor meets the specifications.

Based on the above, 4IK25GN-SW2M and 4GN9SA are selected
as the motor and gearhead, respectively.

A f1 t1
t0 t1
6000 0
= 10000
Hz
0.8 0.2
t1=0.2

Pulse Speed [Hz]

10000

6000 Pulses

t1

t1
0.8

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Calculate the operating speed NM [r/min]
NM =

(5) Select a Motor

Tentative motor selection

s
f2 60
360

0.72
=
10000 60
360
= 1200
r/min

(4) Calculate the Required Torque TM [Nm] (Refer to page H-5)

Product Name

Rotor Inertia
[kgm2]

Required Torque
[Nm]

AR66AA-3

380 10-7

0.48

Determine the motor from the speed torque characteristics

AR66AA-3

Calculate the load torque TL [Nm]

2.0

Force of Moving Direction F = FA + m g (sin + cos )

Torque [Nm]

F
19.6
Preload F0 =
=
= 6.53 [N]
3
3

0 F0 PB
2

F PB
+
2

19.6 15 10
2 0.9

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

Pullout Torque

= 19.6 [N]

Duty Region
1.0

Cooling
Fans

0.5
0.3 6.53 15 10
2

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0
0

= 0.0567 [Nm]

Calculate the acceleration torque Ta [Nm]

-1 Calculate the inertia JL [kgm2]
(Refer to the formula on page H-4)

1000
10

2000
3000
Speed [r/min]

20

30
40
50
Pulse Speed [kHz]
(Resolution Setting: 1000 P/R)

4000
60

70

Since the duty region of the motor (operating speed and required
torque) falls within the pullout torque of the speed torque
characteristics, the motor can be used.

Inertia of Ball Screw

LB DB4
32

=
7.9 103 600 103 (15 103)4
32

JB =

(6) Check the Inertia Ratio (Refer to page H-6)

= 0.236 104 [kgm2]

Inertia of Table and Load JT = m (

Selection
Calculations

Motors

1.5

= 0 + 40 9.807 (sin 0 + 0.05 cos 0)

Load Torque TL =

H-9

JL
2.52 104
=
380 107
J0

PB 2
)
2

15 103 2
= 40 (
)
2

Servo
Motors
Standard
AC
Motors
Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors

6.6

Since the inertia ratio of AR66AA-3 is 30 or less, if the calculated

inertia ratio is 6.6, then operation of that motor is possible.

= 2.28 104 [kgm2]

Stepper
Motors

Gearheads

Cooling
Fans

Inertia JL = JB + JT
= 0.236 104 + 2.28 104 = 2.52 104 [kgm2]

-2 Calculate the acceleration torque Ta [Nm]

Ta =
=

(J0 + JL) NM

9.55
t1
(J0 + 2.52 104) 1200

0.2
9.55

= 628 J0 + 0.158 [Nm]

The formula for calculating acceleration torque with pulse speed is

shown below. Calculation results are the same.
Ta =(J0 + JL)

s
180

=(J0 + 2.52 104)

f2 f1
t1

0.72
10000 0

180
0.2

= 628 J0 + 0.158Nm

Calculate the required torque TM [Nm]

Safety factor Sf = 2.
TM = (TL + Ta) Sf
= {0.0567 + (628 J0 + 0.158)} 2
= 1256 J0 + 0.429 [Nm]

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Motors
(5) Calculate the Inertia JL [kgm2]

Using Servo Motors

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive
Mechanism
The following is an example of how to select a servo motor to drive a
single axis table:
Servo Motors
Controller

Inertia of Ball Screw

Driver

7.9 103 1000 103 (25 103)4

32

External
Force FA
m

LB DB4
32

JB =

3.03 104 [kgm2]

Inertia of Table and Load Jm = m (

PB 2
)
2
10 103 2
)
2

= 100 (

Programmable
Controller

Ball Screw

2.53 104 [kgm2]

Inertia JL = JB + Jm
= 3.03 104 + 2.53 104 = 5.56 104 [kgm2]

Max. table speed VL = 0.2 [m/s]

Resolution ' l = 0.02 [mm]
Motor power supply Single-Phase 115 VAC
Total mass of table and load m = 100 [kg]
External FA = 29.4 [N]
Friction coefficient of sliding surface = 0.04
Ball screw efficiency K = 0.9
Internal friction coefficient of preload nut 0 = 0.3
Shaft diameter of ball screw DB = 25 [mm]
Overall length of ball screw LB = 1000 [mm]
Ball screw lead PB = 10 [mm]
Ball screw material Iron (Density = 7.9 103 [kg/m3])
Operating cycle Operation for 2.1 seconds/stopped for 0.4 seconds (repeated)
Acceleration/deceleration time t1 = t3 = 0.1 [s]

(2) Calculate the Required Resolution

Calculate the motor resolution from the resolution required for the
table drive.
360
PB

(6) Tentative Servo Motor Selection

Safety factor Sf = 1.5.
Load torque T' L =Sf TL
= 1.5 0.13 = 0.195 [Nm]
Inertia JL = 5.56 104 [kgm2]

Therefore, select the servo motor which has a speed of 1200 [r/min],
outputs the rated torque 0.195 [Nm] or more and whose permissible
inertia is 5.56 10 4 [kgm2] or more.
NX620AA-3

Rated speed N = 3000 [r/min]

Rated torque TM = 0.637 [Nm]
Rotor inertia J0 = 0.162 104 [kgm2]
Permissible inertia J = 8.1 104 [kgm2]
Max. instantaneous torque TMAX = 1.91 [Nm]
is ideal.

(7) Calculate the Acceleration Torque Ta [Nm] and Deceleration

Torque Td [Nm]

360 0.02
= 0.72
10

The resolution of the NX Series, M = 0.36/pulse (factory setting)

satisfies this requirement.

(3) Determine an Operating Pattern

Calculate the acceleration/deceleration torque using the formula

below.
Ta= Td=

Calculate the motor speed NM from the formula below.

NM =

60 VL
PB

60 0.2
= 1200
r/min
10 103

Determine the speed pattern using NM, the operating cycle and the
acceleration/deceleration time.
t1=t3=0.1

Speed
[r/min]

(JL + J0) NM
9.55 t1
(5.56 104 + 0.162 104) 1200
9.55 0.1

0.72 [Nm]

(8) Calculate the Required Torque T [Nm]

T = T a + TL
= 0.72 + 0.13 = 0.85 [Nm]

The required torque is less than the max. instantaneous torque of

NX620AA-3 of 1.91 [Nm], so the NX620AA-3 can be used.

1200

(9) Determine a Torque Pattern

t1

t3

(1.9)

0.4

Time [s]

2.1

Determine a torque pattern using operating cycle, acceleration/

deceleration torque, load torque and acceleration time.
t1=t3=0.1
Speed
[r/min]

(2.5)

(4) Calculate the Load Torque TL [Nm]

Operation direction load F = FA + m g (sin + cos )
= 29.4 + 100 9.807 (sin 0 + 0.04 cos 0)

Time [s]

= 68.6 [N]
Torque [Nm]

Load Torque of the Motor Shaft Conversion

TL =
=

F PB
+
2

68.6 10 103
0.3 22.9 10 103
+
2 0.9
2
0.13
Nm

1
Here F0 =
F represents the ball screw preload.
3

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0 F0 PB
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0.13
0.72

t1

(1.9)

Time [s]

t3
(2.5)

0.4

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Belt and Pulley Mechanism

(10) Calculate the Effective Load Torque Trms [Nm]

Calculate the effective load torque Trms using the torque pattern and
formula below.
Trms =

Ta + TL2 t1 + TL2 t2 +
Td TL2 t3
tf
2

When Using AC Motor

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive
Mechanism
The following is an example of how to select an induction motor to
drive a belt conveyor:
A motor that meets the following required specifications is selected.

0.72 0.13 0.1

0.72 + 0.13 0.1 + 0.13 1.9 +
2.5
2

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Motors

Load

0.24
Nm

Selection
Calculations

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

Here, t1 + t2 + t3 = 2.1 [s] from the operating cycle and t1 = t3 = 0.1

for acceleration and deceleration time. Therefore, t2 = 2.1 0.1 2
= 1.9 [s]
The ratio (effective load safety factor) of Trms and the rating torque of
servo motor TM is expressed by the formula below.

Belt Conveyor

Motor

Cooling
Fans

Gearhead
TM
0.637
=
= 2.65
0.24
Trms

Generally a motor can operate at an effective load safety factor of

1.52 or more.

Total mass of belt and load m1 = 25 [kg]

External force FA = 0 [N]
Friction coefficient of sliding surface = 0.3
Roller diameter D = 90 [mm]
Roller mass m2 = 1 [kg]
Belt and roller efficiency K = 0.9
Belt Speed V = 150 [mm/s]10%
Motor power supply Single-Phase 115 VAC, 60 Hz
Operating time 8 hours operation per day

(2) Determine the Gear Ratio of Gearhead

V 60
Gearhead Output Shaft Speed NG =
D

(150 15) 60
90

Service
Life

Stepper
Motors

Servo
Motors
Standard
AC
Motors
Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors

= 31.8 3.2 [r/min]

Gearheads

Since the rated speed for an induction motor (4-pole) at 60 Hz is

14501550 [r/min], select a gearhead gear ratio within this range.
Gearhead Gear Ratio i =

14501550
14501550
=
NG
31.8 3.2

Cooling
Fans

= 41.454.2

Select a gear ratio of i = 50 from within this range.

(3) Calculate the Required Torque TM [Nm]

Friction Coefcient of Sliding Surface F = FA + m g (sin + cos )
= 0 + 25 9.807 (sin 0 + 0.3 cos 0)
= 73.6 [N]
Load Torque T'L =

FD
=
2

73.6 90 103
= 3.68 [Nm]
2 0.9

Consider the safety factor Sf = 2.

TL = T' L Sf = 3.68 2 = 7.36 [Nm]

Select the motor that satisfies the rated torque based on the
calculation results so far (Gear ratio i =50, load torque
TL = 7.36 [Nm]).
At this time, refer to the specifications table on page C-126 and
tentatively select motor 5IK40UA-50A.

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Motors
(4) Check the Inertia J [kgm2]
Inertia of Belt and Load Jm1 = m1

D
2

= 25 (

Using Low-Speed Synchronous Motors (SMK Series)

2

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive

Mechanism

90 103
2

The mass of load is selected that can be driven with

SMK5100A-AA when the belt-drive table shown in Fig. 1 is driven in
the operation pattern shown in Fig. 2.

= 507 104 [kgm2]

Inertia of Roller Jm2 =
=

1
m2 D 2
8

Load

1
1 (90 103)2
8

= 10.2 104 [kgm2]

Roller 2

F
Roller 1

Calculate the load inertia for the gearhead output shaft J.

Take into account that there are 2 rollers (Jm2).

Motor

J = Jm1 + 2Jm2

Fig. 1 Example of Belt Drive

= 507 104 + 10.2 104 2

= 528 104 [kgm2]

The value of the permissible inertia JG for the 5IK40UA-50A can be

found on the specifications table on page C-18.
JG = 2750 104 [kgm2] (During instantaneous stop)

Therefore, since J < JG, the inertia is less than the permissible value,
so there is no problem. Since the motor selected has a rated torque
of 11.2 [Nm], which is larger than the actual load torque, the motor
will operate at a higher speed than the rated speed.
Therefore, use the speed that is without load (approx. 1750 r/min) to
calculate belt speed, and check whether the selected product meets
the required specifications.
V =

NM D
60 i

1750 90
=
= 165 [mm/s]
60 50

NM : Motor Speed

This confirms that the motor meets the specifications.

Therefore, the 5IK40UA-50A motor is selected.

Total mass of belt and load m1 = 1.5 [kg]

Roller diameter D = 30 [mm]
Mass of roller m2 = 0.1 [kg]
Frictional coefficient of sliding surfaces = 0.04
Belt and pulley efficiency K = 0.9
Frequency of power supply 60 Hz (Motor speed: 72 r/min)
Motor speed [r/min]
72
15 [sec]
5

10

72
Fig. 2 Operating Pattern

Low-speed synchronous motors share the same basic operating

principle with 1.8 stepper motors. Accordingly, the torque for a lowspeed synchronous motor is calculated in the same manner as for a
1.8 stepper motor.

(2) Belt Speed V [mm/s]

Check the belt (load) speed
V = D N = 30 72 = 113 [mm/s]
60
60

(3) Calculate the Required Torque T L [Nm]

Frictional coefficient of sliding surfaces F = FA + m1 g (sin + cos )
= 0 + 1.5 9.807 (sin 0 + 0.04 cos 0)
= 0.589 [N]
3
Load Torque TL = F D = 0.589 30 10
= 9.82 103 [Nm]
2 0.9
2

(4) Calculate the Moment of Inertia JG [kgm2]

Inertia of belt and load Jm1 = m1 ( D)2
2
3

= 1.5 ( 30 10
2

)2

= 3.38 104 [kgm2]

Inertia of Roller Jm2 = 1 m2 D2
8
= 1 0.1 (30 103)2
8
= 0.113 104 [kgm2]

The inertia JL is calculated as follows:

Take into account that there are two rollers (Jm2).
JL = Jm1 + 2 Jm2 = 3.38 104 + 0.113 104 2 = 3.5 104 [kgm2]

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(5) Calculate the Acceleration Torque Ta [Nm]

Using Brushless Motors

Calculate the start acceleration torque.

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive

Mechanism

Ta = (J0 + JL)

s 2 = (J0 + 3.5 104) 7.2 602

f
180 0.5
180 n

= 905 J0 + 0.32 [Nm]

Here is an example of how to select a brushless motor to drive a belt

conveyor.
Selection
Calculations

Here, s = 7.2, f = 60 Hz, n = 3.6/ s = 0.5

J0: Rotor Inertia

Load

D
Motors

(6) Calculate the Required Torque TM [Nm] (Safety factor Sf = 2.)

Roller

Required Torque TM = (TL + Ta) Sf

= (9.82 103 + 905 J0 + 0.32) 2
= 1810 J0 + 0.66 [Nm]

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

Motor

(7) Select a Motor

Select a motor that satisfies both the required torque and the
permissible inertia.
Motor
SMK5100A-AA

Rotor Inertia
[kgm2]
1.4104

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Permissible Inertia
[kgm2]

Output Torque
[Nm]

7104

1.12

When the required torque is calculated by substituting the rotor

inertia, T M is obtained as 0.914 [Nm], which is below the output
torque. Next, check the permissible inertia. Since the inertia
calculated in (4) is also below the permissible inertia,
SMK5100A-AA can be used in this application.

Belt speed V = 0.051 [m/s]

Motor power supply Single-Phase 115 VAC
Belt conveyor drive
Roller diameter D = 0.1 [m]
Roller mass m2 = 1 [kg]
Total mass of belt and load m1 = 7 [kg]
External force FA = 0 [N]
Friction coefficient of sliding surface = 0.3
Belt and roller efficiency = 0.9

(2) Find the Required Speed Range

For the gear ratio, select 15:1 (speed range: 5.3200) from the
Gearmotor Torque Table of Combination Type on page D-28 so
that the minimum/maximum speed falls within the speed range.
NG =

60 VL
D

NG: Speed at the gearhead shaft

Belt speed 0.015 [m/s] ..........

1 [m/s] .................

60 0.05
= 9.55 [r/min] (Minimum speed)
0.1
60 1
= 191 [r/min] (Maximum speed)
0.1

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Fans

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Motors

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Motors
Standard
AC
Motors
Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors
Gearheads

Cooling
Fans

(3) Calculate the Moment of Inertia JG [kgm2]

Inertia of belt and load Jm1 = m1 (

D 2
0.1 2
) =7(
)
2
2

= 175 104 [kgm2]

1
2
m2 D
8
1
=
1 0.12 = 12.5 104 [kgm2]
8

Inertia of roller Jm2 =

The inertia JG is calculated as follows:

Take into account that there are two rollers (Jm2).
JG = Jm1 + 2 Jm2 = 175 104 + 12.5 104 2
= 200 104 [kgm2]

From the specifications on page D-29, the permissible load inertia of

BMU5120A-15A-3 is 225 104 [kgm2].

(4) Calculate the Load Torque TL [Nm]

Friction coefcient of sliding surface F = FA + m g (sin + cos )
= 0 + 7 9.807 (sin 0 + 0.3 cos 0)
= 20.6 [N]
Load torque TL =

FD
=
2

20.6 0.1
= 1.15 [Nm]
2 0.9

Select BMU5120A-15A-3 from the Gearmotor Torque Table of

Combination Type on page D-28.
Since the permissible torque is 5.2 [Nm], the safety factor is
TM / TL = 5.2 / 1.15 4.5.
Usually, a motor can operate at the safety factor of 1.52 or more.

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Motors
Index Mechanism

t1=0.1

Pulse Speed [Hz]

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive

Mechanism

3334

Geared stepper motors are ideal for systems with big inertia, such as
index tables.
DT =300 mm
=120 mm
t1

t1

Time [s]

t0=0.25

(3) Calculate the Required Torque TM [Nm] (Refer to page H-5)

Calculate the load torque TL [Nm]
Friction load is negligible and therefore omitted. Load torque is
assumed as 0.
Driver

Controller

TL = 0 [Nm]
Calculate the acceleration torque Ta [Nm]
-1 Calculate the inertia JL [kgm2]
(Refer to page H-4 for the formula)

Programmable
Controller
Geared Stepper Motor

Table diameter DT = 300 [mm]

Table thickness LT = 5 [mm]
Table material Aluminum (Density = 2.8 103 [kg/m3])
Load diameter DW = 40 [mm]
Load thickness LW = 30 [mm]
Number of loads 10 (1 every 36)
Load material Aluminum (Density = 2.8 103 [kg/m3])
Distance from central axis of table to central axis of load l = 120 [mm]
Positioning angle = 36
Positioning time t0 =0.25 seconds
The RK Series PS geared type (Gear ratio 10, resolution/pulse
= 0.072) can be used.
The PS geared type can be used at the maximum starting/stopping
torque in the inertial drive.
Gear ratio i = 10
Resolution/pulse T s = 0.072

(2) Determine the Operating Pattern (Refer to formula on page

H-5)
Calculate the number of operating pulses A [Pulse]
A=
=

Determine the acceleration (deceleration) time t1 [s]

An acceleration (deceleration) time of 25% of the positioning time is
appropriate.
Here, we shall let
t1 = 0.1 [s].
Calculate the operating pulse speed f2 [Hz].
A
500
=
t0 t1 0.25 0.1
3334
Hz

Calculate the operating speed NM [r/min].

NM =
=

S
f2 60
360
0.072
3334 60
360
40
r/min

The permissible speed range for the PS geared motor with a gear
ratio of 10 is 0300 [r/min].

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LT DT4
32

2.8 103 (5 103) (300 103)4

32

= 1.11 102 [kgm2]

Inertia of Load JW1

=
LW DW4
32
(Around Center of Load Rotation)

=
2.8 103 (30 103) (40 103)4
32
= 0.211 104 [kgm2]
Load Mass mW =
=

LW DW2
4

2.8 103 (30 103) (40 103)2

4

= 0.106 [kg]

Inertia of load JW [kgm2] relative to the center of rotation can be

calculated from distance l [mm] between the center of load and
center of table rotation, mass of load mW [kg], and inertia of load
around the center of load JW1 [kgm2].
Since the number of loads, n = 10 [pcs],

36
0.072

= 500 [Pulse]

f2 =

Inertia of Table JT =

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Inertia of Load JW
= n (JW1 + mW l2)
(Around Center of Table Rotation)
= 10 {(0.211 104) + 0.106 (120 103)2}
= 1.55 102 [kgm2]
Inertia JL = JT + JW
= (1.11 + 1.55) 102
= 2.66 102 [kgm2]

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-2 Calculate the acceleration torque Ta [Nm]
Calculate the acceleration torque of the output gear shaft.

(6) Check the Acceleration/Deceleration Rate (Refer to page

H-5)
Note when calculating that the units for acceleration/deceleration
rate TR are [ms/kHz].

J0 i2 + JL NM
Ta =

9.55
t1
J0 102 + 2.66 102 40
=

9.55
0.1

TR =

= 4.19 103 J0 + 1.11Nm

s
180

3334 0
0.072

0.1
180

Selection
Calculations

100
ms
3.334
kHz 0
kHz

30
ms/kHz

The RKS566AAD-PS10-3 motor is the equivalent of the

RKS566AAD-3 and it has an acceleration/deceleration rate of
20[ms/kHz] or more. Since the acceleration/deceleration rate is
30[ms/kHz] the operation of the motor is possible.

f2 f1
t1

=
J0 102 + 2.66 102

0.1
s
t1
=
Hz 0
Hz
f2 f1 3334
=

The formula for calculating acceleration torque with pulse speed is

shown below. Calculation results are the same.
Ta =
J0 i2 + JL

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Motors

Linear &
Rotary
Actuators
Cooling
Fans

Nm
= 4.19 10 J0 + 1.11
3

Calculate the required torque TM [Nm]

Calculate safety factor Sf = 2.

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TM =(TL + Ta)Sf

Stepper
Motors

= {0 + (4.19 103 J0 + 1.11)} 2

= 8.38 103 J0 + 2.22 [Nm]

Servo
Motors

(4) Select a Motor

Tentative motor selection
Product Name

Rotor Inertia
[kgm2]

Required Torque
[Nm]

RKS566AAD-PS10-3

270 10-7

2.45

Standard
AC
Motors
Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors

Determine the motor from the speed torque characteristics

RKS566AAD-PS10-3
15

Gearheads

Torque [Nm]

Pullout Torque

Cooling
Fans

10

Permissible Torque
5
Duty Region

0
0
0
(0)

100
5
(50)

200
Speed [r/min]

10
15
20
(100)
(150)
(200)
Pulse Speed [kHz]

300
25 Resolution 1
(250) (Resolution 10)

The PS geared type can use acceleration torque up to the maximum

torque range to start and stop inertia loads.
Since the duty region of the motor (operating speed and required
torque) falls within the pullout torque of the speed torque
characteristics, the motor can be used.
Check the inertia ratio and acceleration/deceleration rate to ensure
that the selection is correct.

(5) Check the Inertia Ratio (Refer to page H-6)

The RKS566AAD-PS10-3 has a gear ratio of 10, therefore, the
inertia ratio is calculated as follows.
JL
2.66 102
=
270 107 102
J0 i2
9.85

RKS566AAD-PS10-3 motor is the equivalent of the

RKS566AAD-3 motor. Since the inertia ratio is 10 or less, if the
inertia ratio is 9.85, motor operation is deemed to be possible.

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Motors
Winding Mechanism
This example demonstrates how to select winding equipment when
a torque motor is used.

Calculate the Required Torque

Calculate the torque T1 required at the start of winding.
T1=

F D1
2

4 0.015
2

= 0.03 [Nm]

Calculate the torque T2 required at the end of winding.

F

T2=

Tensioning Motor

Winding Motor

(1) Specifications and Operating Conditions of the Drive

Mechanism
Winding roller diameter D
Diameter at start of winding .......................D1 = 15 [mm] = 0.015 [m]
Diameter at end of winding ..........................D2 = 30 [mm] = 0.03 [m]
Tensioning roller diameter ...............................D3 = 20 [mm] = 0.02 [m]
Winding speed ............................................. V = 47 [m/min] (constant)
Tension ..................................................................F = 4 [N] (constant)
Power .............................................................. Single-phase 115 VAC
Operating time ...................................................................Continuous

4 0.03
2

= 0.06 [Nm]

This winding motor must meet the following conditions:

Start of Winding:
Speed N1 = 1000 [r/min], Torque T1 = 0.03 [Nm]
End of Winding:
Speed N2 = 500 [r/min], Torque T2 = 0.06 [Nm]
Select a Motor
Check the Speed Torque Characteristics
Select a motor that meets the required conditions specified above.
If the required conditions are plotted on the Speed Torque
Characteristics for 4TK10A-AW2U, it is clear that the conditions
roughly correspond to the characteristics at a torque setting voltage
of 60 VAC.
Speed Torque Characteristics
4TK10A-AW2U
[Nm]

[oz-in]

D3

F D2

0.35
60 Hz

115 VAC
0.30
40
0.25 110 VAC

(2) Select a Winding Motor

30
Torque

In general, a winding motor must satisfy the following conditions:

Able to provide a constant winding speed
Able to apply a constant tension to prevent slackening of material

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To meet the above conditions, the following points must be given

consideration when selecting a motor:
Since the winding diameter is different between the start and
end of winding, the motor speed must be varied according to the
winding diameter to keep the winding speed constant.
If the tension is constant, the required motor torque is different
between the start and end of winding. Accordingly, the torque must
be varied according to the winding diameter.
Torque motors have ideal characteristics to meet these conditions.
Calculate the Required Speed
Calculate the speed N1 required at the start of winding.
N1=

V
D1

47
0.015

= 997.9 [r/min]

1000 [r/min]

Calculate the speed N2 required at the end of winding.

N2=

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V
D2

47
0.03

= 498.9 [r/min]

ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG

2015/2016

500 [r/min]

Wind up end
0.20

0.15

80 VAC

Wind up start

0.10 60 VAC
10
0.05 40 VAC
0

0
0

500

1000
Speed [r/min]

1500

1800

Check the Operation Time

4TK10A-AW2U has a five-minute rating when the voltage is
115VAC and a continuous rating when it is 60 VAC. Under the
conditions given here, the voltage is 60 VAC max., meaning that the
motor can be operated continuously.
Note
If a torque motor is operated continuously in a winding application, select conditions where
the service rating of the torque motor remains continuous.

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(3) Select a Tensioning Motor

If tension is not applied, the material slackens as it is wound and
cannot be wound neatly. Torque motors also have reverse-phase
brake characteristics and can be used as tensioning motors.
How to select a tensioning motor suitable for the winding
equipment shown on page H-16 is explained below.

Selection
Calculations

Calculate the Required Speed N3

N3=

47

D3

0.02

Motors

= 748.4 [r/min]

750 [r/min]
Linear &
Rotary
Actuators

Calculate the Required Torque T3

T3=

F D3

4 0.02

= 0.04 [Nm]

Cooling
Fans

Select a Motor
Select a motor that meets the required conditions specified above.
If the required conditions are plotted on the speed brake torque
characteristics for the 4TK10A-AW2U reverse-phase brake, it is
clear that the conditions roughly correspond to the characteristics at
a torque setting voltage of 40 VAC.

Service
Life

Stepper
Motors

Servo
Motors

Speed Brake Torque Characteristics with Reverse-Phase Brake

0.40
4TK10A-AW2U

40
30
20

0.35

Standard
AC
Motors

115 VAC
110 VAC

Brushless
Motors/AC
Speed Control
Motors

0.30
Brake Torque [Nm]

Brake Torque [oz-in]

50

0.25
80 VAC

0.20

Gearheads

0.15

60 VAC
50 VAC

0.10
10

Cooling
Fans

40 VAC
0.05

0
0

500
1000
Speed [r/min]

1500

Note
If a torque motor is operated continuously in a brake application, how much the motor
temperature rises varies depending on the applicable speed and torque setting voltage. Be
sure to keep the temperature of the motor case at 90C max.

From the above checks, the 4TK10A-AW2U can be used both as a

winding motor and tensioning motor.
Please contact the nearest Oriental Motor sales office or customer support center for
information on the speed brake torque characteristics of each product.

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Support

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