Compact Wheel Drives Deliver Reliability and Smooth Motion to Mobile Robot Applications
Compact mobile robots are playing an increasingly important role in modern industrial environments. To meet growing productivity demands, however, their performance must also improve. To this end, it’s important to design mobile robots using high-quality components that feature smaller sizes without sacrificing capabilities.
Our new family of compact wheel drives (CWDs) — the CWD-500 and CWD-1000 — offer an integrated motor-and-wheel solution that delivers on these requirements.
About Orbex CWDs
The CWD-500 and CWD-1000, which require 600 and 1,200 watts of power, respectively, feature an innovative design that allows them to provide smooth motion in a cost-effective, compact form factor. Their integrated wheel drive design simplifies installation by removing the hassle of combining a motor, gearbox and wheel, cutting down on costs and boosting both reliability and performance. Each CWD can last up to 30,000 hours of operation.
Our wheel drives are optimized for mobile robot applications like autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV). Each wheel drive features excellent power and torque density. Additionally, their integrated gearboxes ensure efficient operation with 90% reducer efficiency with a 15:1 gear ratio. For precise positioning, both wheel drives feature a 16,384-count encoder and are designed to minimize backlash to less than 30 arcminutes.
These compact wheel drives also operate with low noise, allowing you to use them in applications that require minimal sound generation. And, thanks to their compact form factor, you can easily install the CWD-500 and CWD-1000 in cramped applications. An IP54 protection rating ensures each wheel drive is protected from contamination due to dust and moisture.
Here are some quick features of our new wheel drives:
CWD-500
- 160-millimeter wheel diameter
- 150-millimeter length
- 25-Newton-meter continuous output torque
- Maximum output velocity of 240 rpm
- Optional 24 VDC brake provides 10 Nm torque
- 178-millimeter length with brake
CWD-1000
- 160-millimeter wheel diameter
- 170-millimeter length
- 50-Newton-meter continuous output torque
- Maximum output velocity of 240 rpm
- Optional 24 VDC brake provides 10 Nm torque
- 198-millimeter length with brake
Not only will an Orbex CWD save you time and money when designing your mobile robot, it will ensure long-lasting, reliable operation.
Learn more on our product page.
