The assembly of the Rotary Actuator v2 consists of a concealed 10:1 flanged gearbox between two Vention compatible plates. The bottom mounting allows for any combination of Vention’s NEMA 34 stepper servo motors. With a 10:1 reduction present on the actuator, multiple levels of torque can be achieved. The bottom plate also features mounting holes that interface perfectly with Vention extrusions. The top plate features multiple countersunk and threaded holes for all your mounting purposes.
The below figure gives the performance of the rotary actuator torque vs speed with all of Vention’s stepper motor combinations driven by MachineMotion AI.
Maximum Inertia
Dimensionally large or heavy assemblies have a lot inertia. Large amounts of driven inertia on the output of the actuator will cause it to function poorly. Generally it is recommended to stay below 20 kg*m² for this actuator. Going above this value decreases the performance of the actuator in two ways. First large oscillations will start to occur near the inputted desired position. Secondly, the actuator will struggle to accelerate and decelerate the load. When large inertias are unavoidable, consult this chart to determine maximum speed.
Motor Mounting
The Rotary Actuator is compatible with all of Vention’s NEMA 34 Stepper Servo motors. The Rotary Actuator is not compatible with any gearboxes.
Notes:
When installing motors, apply a small amount of grease to the motor shaft so that it is lightly coated. This will reduce the possibility of fretting corrosion occurring during operation, making future removal easier.
Moreover, do not use excessive force (hammering, prying or using screws to “push” the motor)