Drive Controls

Drive Controls

Direct current motors - Asynchronous motors - Synchronous motors - BLDC - Linear drives - Servo drives

There are various types of drives that can be controlled electrically. These drives are widely used in many industrial, commercial and domestic applications. These technologies make it possible to fulfill a variety of requirements in different industries, from simple mechanical movement to complex and precise control of machines and devices. KNESTEL has many years of experience in the implementation of customized drive controls for extraordinary requirements. We use a modular system to ensure low customization costs, short time to market / series introduction and cost-effective and effective product maintenance over many years. The KNESTEL claim is to offer our customers solutions and to spare them the challenges of the dynamic electronics environment in the best possible way.

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Here are some of the most significant types of control systems that KNESTEL has implemented in its decades of experience:
  • Direct current motors (DC motors): These motors are operated by direct current and are available in various designs such as brush motors and brushless motors (BLDC).
    Alternating current motors (AC motors): These motors are driven by alternating current and include asynchronous motors (induction motors) and synchronous motors.
    Stepper motors: These motors move in discrete steps and are often used in precise positioning applications.
  • Electromechanical linear actuators: These actuators convert rotary motion into linear motion, often by means of a screw or spindle mechanism.
  • Electric cylinders: Similar to hydraulic cylinders, but with an electric motor instead of hydraulic fluid.
  • Electromagnetic actuators: Utilize electromagnetic forces to generate motion.

AC servo motors and DC servo motors: These motors offer precise control of torque, speed and position and are often used in robotics and automation.

Electric motors with integrated gearbox: This combination offers high torques at low speeds and is used in many industrial applications.

Torque motors: Especially for applications that require a high torque, such as robotics or machine tools.

Electric valve actuators: Especially for controlling valves in fluid and gas lines.

Direct linear drives: These motors generate linear motion directly without the need for conversion mechanisms.

Hybrid drives: Combination of electric and hydraulic drive to utilize the advantages of both systems.

Magnetic bearings: Use magnetic forces to generate movement or maintain positions without mechanical contact.

Drive technology
Application areas

These electric drives are used in numerous areas, including automation technology, robotics, aerospace, medical technology and consumer electronics. Their selection depends on the specific requirements of each application, such as torque, speed, precision and cost.

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Application possibilities

Application possibilities

  • Direct current motors (DC motors):
    • Automotive industry: drives for power windows, windshield wipers, electric seats
    • Electronic devices: Drives in computers, printers and household appliances
  • Alternating current motors (AC motors):
    • Industry: drives for conveyor belts, pumps and fan
    • Household appliances: Washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators
  • Stepper motors:
    • 3D printers: Precise positioning of the print head
    • CNC machines: Control of tool movements
  • Electromechanical linear actuators:
    • Medical devices: adjustment of hospital beds, surgical robot
    • Automation technology: Linear movements in production lines
  • Piezoelectric linear drives:
    • Precision mechanics: Microscopy, optical instruments
    • Medical applications: Ultra-precise dosing and positioning
  • Electric cylinders:
    • Automotive industry: control of valves and flaps
    • Industrial automation: mechanical engineering and material handling
  • Electromagnetic actuators:
    • Door locks: Electronic access systems
    • Valve controls: In heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Robotics: Motion control in industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots)
  • Automation: Precise control of production machines, packaging machines
  • Conveyor technology: drives for conveyor belts, elevators, escalators
  • Agriculture: Drives for agricultural machinery and equipment
  • Machine tools: CNC lathes and milling machines
  • Robotics: Rotary movements in articulated robots
  • Water supply: Automation of water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Oil and gas industry: control of pipelines and conveyor systems
  • Transportation: Maglev trains and linear motor-driven trains
  • Industrial automation: high-speed and precision applications
  • Construction and agricultural machinery: Excavators, cranes and other heavy machinery
  • Industry: Heavy-duty applications that require precise control and high force
  • Magnetic bearings: Used in high-speed rotors, such as in turbomachinery and generators
  • Precision devices: Use in applications that do not tolerate mechanical wear, such as in high-precision measuring devices

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