Lin Engineering Debuts SilverPak 17 Step Motor

Lin Engineering Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a leader in step motor design, debuted its new SilverPak 17, Nema size 17, two-phase, 1.8-degree, bipolar step motor with an integrated micro-stepping driver that delivers high performance in a small package. The new SilverPak 17 is now available with a built-in encoder.

The SilverPak 17 features selectable step resolution from full-step, half-step, quarter-step to one-eighth microsteps; optically isolated step, direction and disable inputs; and automatic current reduction with the disable switch. It operates on 12Vdc to 24Vdc and has low power dissipation. The SilverPak 17 offers efficient current control and quiet operation. The step motor and driver is available in three body lengths of 2.69in, 2.92in and 3.24in. It is capable of up to 85oz-in of holding torque. The motor's standard front shaft extension length is 0.94in, and its standard shaft diameter is 0.1968in, however, custom lengths and diameters are available upon request.