Services
Linear motor design & engineering
Electromagnetic sizing, FEA, route simulation and thermal analysis—turning your duty into a motor specification and a clear set of design checks.
Start with the duty
- Movement: load mass, entry and exit speed, acceleration, distance, gradients and stops.
- Frequency of use: cycle time, dwell periods and worst-case operating pattern.
- Installation: available space, mounting, reaction plate, running gap and environment.
- Electrical supply: voltage, frequency and current or power limits.
We compare single- and double-sided layouts and vehicle- or track-mounted primaries before detailed sizing. See the motor guide for these options.
Analyse the whole operating range
- Electromagnetics: circuit models and FEA predict thrust, normal forces, current and efficiency across speed.
- Route: simulate acceleration, gradients, station stops and repeated cycles—not just one operating point.
- Thermal: estimate winding and reaction-plate temperatures for continuous and short-duration duties.
- Drive and supply: match voltage, current, frequency and peak demand to the motor duty.
Simulation is design evidence, not a physical test. Results must state their assumptions, operating limits and any validation still required.
What you receive
| Output | Contents |
|---|---|
| Motor specification | Selected layout, geometry and predicted thrust, forces and efficiency over the working range. |
| Analysis record | Model inputs, FEA comparisons, assumptions, limits and remaining checks. |
| Route and thermal results | Speed, force, timing and temperature predictions over the agreed duty. |
| Drive requirements | Drive type and voltage, current and frequency ranges, checked against the available supply. |
From design to manufacture
Axis designs and manufactures the motor or brake components. We also define their electrical and mechanical interfaces with your system. Vehicle, track and control-system integration remain with you or your integrator.
The package and validation work are agreed for the project. Current, gap and temperature limits accompany the performance figures.
Start with the requirement
Send a duty profile, drawing or initial concept.