Request InfoHeason Technology Ltd.Kollmorgen’s new VLM servomotor series, now available from Heason Technology, offers a torque range of 0.5 to 4.5 Nm continuous and 16-Nm peak, with speeds up to 6000 rpm. The motors are available in frame sizes of 60 and 90 mm or NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association) 23 and 34, with a choice of 12 standard windings. A range of shaft and mounting possibilities allows for integration into almost any system. Feedback options include digital resolver, resolver, encoder and Hall sensors. The motors, which meet RoHS directives for CE and UL certification,...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics.com 5/23/2023Servo MotorKollmorgen’s AKMA servo motor is built specifically for durability, cleanability, and versatility. 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