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Rockwell Automation introduced a new line of Allen Bradley Kinetix VPC servo motors, designed to allow manufacturers to run machines at higher speeds and higher torque, helping to improve machine throughput.
A cooling fan and cooling fins on the motor provide increased torque and power output. In addition, encoder options with improved resolution and accuracy provide more precise and responsive control, which is important for multiple industries, such as printing.
The Kinetix VPC servo motor also helps to reduce machine downtime by using larger bearings to reportedly improve L10 bearing life by up to 60 percent. An optional single cable for power and feedback helps to reduce installation, setup and maintenance time compared to dual-cable motors. In addition, a quick-change fan is field-replaceable, which helps to maximize machine uptime.
The new motor line meets or exceeds IE4 efficiency ratings, which can help to save energy costs compared to using an IE3 or lower-rated motor. When used with the Kinetix 5700 servo drive, the Kinetix VPC servo motor can also help manufacturers use less current than with larger, more energy-intensive motor and drive solutions.
Rockwell Automation designed an integrated foot-mount option for the Kinetix VPC motor, which provides an alternative to the traditional, flange-mount method. This can be leveraged into applications where foot mounting is preferred.
The Kinetix VPC servo motor is currently designed only for use with the Kinetix 5700 servo drive. Rockwell Automation plans to evaluate functionality with other drives in the future.
As part of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture platform, the Kinetix VPC servo motor and Kinetix 5700 drive are programmed using the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 design environment. This integrated design approach can help to speed up machine deployments and help to reduce the chances of manual errors.
Keywords: Servo Motor, Productivity, Continuous-Duty Applications, Machine Downtime, IE4 Efficiency, ARC Advisory Group.