maxon motor small DC motor and ceramic linear positioning system

Ceramics now play a key role in positioning systems that require high accuracy and efficiency from DC motor and gearhead driven systems. The maxon motor ceramic linear drives feature a specially developed ceramic glide surface (CGS) that gives longer lifespans in automation systems with dynamic sliding movements. The linear systems with ceramic components are suitable in areas of strong electric fields or vacuum.

The hardness and surface structure of the CGS improves wear resistance over traditional materials. Ceramic materials are advantageous in applications such as power transmission or chemically aggressive environments, cleanrooms and high ambient temperatures.

The zirconia shares many properties with steel such as elasticity and expansion. Because of this, it can be used within the gearhead alongside traditional steels and even the DC motor shaft is often ceramic, enabling commutation components to be embedded into the nonconductive material, providing smaller and more robust systems.