Our Core Markets

Medical & laboratory

Precision, reliability, low noise and life time are still the top criteria for components in medical equipment. The magnetic concept of the hybrid stepper motor itself gives high precision. Sonceboz takes it to the next level; our designs, our dedicated solutions, and our expert production process give unrivaled reliability and lifespan. Cool-running multi-function electronic driver Reduced power consumption by 25 % Integrated electronics and controllers available

HYBRID STEPPER MOTORS

Case Studies
Valve adjustment
The task: to control and position the spool in a servo valve. The challenges: The solution must be compact, robust, accurate and failsafe, and must operate with high precision under harsh off-road vibration and at temperatures from a bitter -40 C to a burning 100 C. The ideal solution: A Sonceboz linear actuator based on a hybrid stepper, integrating rack, pinion and an electronic driver with CAN interface. This electric actuator drives the spool valve quickly, efficiently, and accurately no matter the hydraulic flow rate, eliminating the need for a pilot circuit. The rugged Sonceboz linear actuator can deliver up to 340 N of force at speeds of up to 100 mm per second. Resolution is finer than 0.1 mm with no hysteresis over travel of 12 mm.

Agriculture & Mobile Hydraulics

Wherever the solution to ever-increasing demand for efficiency and precision involves better hydraulic valves regulation, Sonceboz smart actuators are right in front. They include a flat hybrid stepper motor linked to a gearbox and an output rack as well as an CAN bus electronics and sensorless closed-loop control algorithms. This high-tech combination provides robustness, positional rigidity, and security in a compact and slim form factor. Temperature -40C + 110 C Force up to 340 N Integrated electronics in a flat, thin package

Peristaltic pump

Automotive & Truck

In todays roadgoing realm, OEMs need dependable, long-lived and reliable hybrid stepper motors from Sonceboz for innovative, highly efficient system engineering solutions. Our brushless concept delivers high torque to volume ratio, a wide speed range, and great robustness. Our ISO TS 16949 certification and our relentless drive toward 0-ppm quality demonstrate our excellence in design and industrial production. Torque up to 750 mNm Integrated connector Automatic and reliable production line

SONCEBOZ Motion systems

Our core competencies consist of design, development and production of mechatronic drive systems and electric motors that operate in harsh environments. We are committed to improving safety, decreasing energy consumption and minimizing the impact on the environment. Our focus on innovation, best in class quality and exceptional service is our key to success for worldwide OEM customers and their suppliers.

Task: to drive a pump head over a wide speed range with highly precise regulation and low noise. Challenge: The solution must be quiet, reliable and highly effic cient, robust and cost-effective for the drive system in medical applications. Solution: A Sonceboz hybrid stepper motor with integral closedloop driver. This offers high torque at low rotation speed. In a peristaltic pump, the Sonceboz hybrid stepper neatly eliminates the need for a gear box, and its cost, complexity, and noise. The closedloop operation boosts motor efficiency while lowering the operating temperature and further hushing noise. Up to 6 Nm of torque is available at speeds from 0 to 500 rpm, with speed accuracy finer than 0.2%.

Motion systems

for challenging applications

Automation
Because of its specific design, the hybrid stepper motor provides high torque and high positional resolution. Therefore, it is suitable for many industrial machines and automated devices. Such a motor can be used in direct drive concept - no gearbox - for a precise and cost-effective solution. Toque up to 9 Nm Resolution 1.8 / full step, micro-steps available Customer specific solutions

Selective Catalytic Reduction pump (SCR)

Task: to drive membrane pump for precise liquid dosing, mounted on vehicle chassis Challenge: meeting high lifetime expectancy with no maintenance (30000 hours), high resolution and stiffness, large speed range and wide temperature range operation (-40 C to 105 C) under vibration levels.

Telecom
Whether mounted in an antenna or used to tune adjustable filters, hybrid steppers are well suited for outdoor applications, where systems operate only few times a year, but movements must be guaranteed under all circumstances. When built into a system that can combine position sensors, a spur- or planetary-gear drive box, or a lead-screw and nut, they deliver the high mechanical precision required for accurate positioning of antennas. Positioning precision (self locking) < 10 m Temperature -40 C to +85 C Tested tough against humidity and salt fog

Your contact for HYBRID STEPPER MOTORS solutions

info@[Link] SONCEBOZ 2605 Sonceboz - Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)32 488 11 11 Fax +41 (0)32 488 11 00

from mind to motion

Solution: a hybrid step motor with 200 steps per revolution, extended air gap and strengthened shaft and bearings. Thermopotted winding with laser soldered components guarantee the performance under vibration exposure and secures the automatic assembly process. Torque up to 750 mNm over speed range from 0 to 750 rpm and 220 millions of turns summarize the motor performances.

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Technology overview
This motor applies a principle of variable reluctance linked to a permanent magnet motor principle; it is a polarized reluctant motor. The rotor consists of an axially-magnetized magnet assembled between two silicon-iron (FeSi) lamination stacks. These have a series of teeth along their outer diameter which are N-polarized on one side and S-polarized on the other. The two stacks display an angular offset of half a period, so that alternating N-S poles can be simulated on the outer diameter of the rotor. The number of teeth in a stack is then equivalent to the number of pairs of poles in a permanent magnet motor. In our case the motor presents 200 natural steps/revolution for high precision, stiffness and torque at low speed. The stator consists of a stack of FeSi laminations forming several poles, each surrounded by a coil. These poles end in teeth polarized N-S, depending on the direction of current. Several poles - usually four of them - constitute a single phase. The current is electronically commuted. This type of motor has no wearing parts and thus boast excellent reliability and long lifespan.

Hybrid Stepper Motors

Stack of lamination

From mind to motion

Development & industrialization

Magnet

Coil

Stator

View of a hybrid motor

Standard motor

Motor with lead-screw and nut

Motor with integrated connector for harsh environment

Motor with integrated driver

Complete mechatronic system

Complete mechatronic system

LoadSense
Intelligent driver with Closed Loop Control Load Sensing
The closed-loop control is a vector mode and load adapting technology. An algorithm estimates the rotor location to compute commutation time and load level. Appropriate power is sent to the stator windings to move the rotor into the proper location, with the proper amount of force. This principle allows an optimal self-adaptation between the power consumed and the workload, which in turn increases efficiency and reduces heat and noise. Sonceboz intelligent LoadSense driver can be used with sensors for very low speed regulation or sensorless for cost-effective solutions in harsh environments. Signal Data Interface

Custom solutions
Sonceboz has been active and recognized for years as experts in advanced mechatronics systems tailored to customer needs. The competence and flexibility of our engineering team is aimed at developing a win-win partnership with each of our customers. Depending on your requirements, all sorts of adaptations are possible without altering the overSensor Electronic all reliability and precision of the hybrid stepper Interface technology: output screws for linear motion gear train nonstandard shafts and connectors embedded drive electronics integrated encoder integrated sensor The choice of basic motor (technology, performance, winding), driver and mechanics allow many parameters to be optimized according to your specifications for such parameters as torque, speed, resolution, and noise. Hybrid stepper motors therefore constitute a simple, reliable and cost-effective foundation to solve many precise E-actuation problems.

Available standard products

Some Sonceboz stepper motors are available as standard products with better-than-standard performance. They offer great precision and high reliability for the performance you need under extreme conditions Step angle: Size: Holding torque: 1.8 42 - 57 - 86 mm 130 to 9000 mNm

Product design

Process & tool design

Validation

Manufacturing process
Diameter (mm) 42 57.2 - 57.4 86 Length (mm) 32.5 - 45 38.7, 50.8, 76.2 62.25, 94.25, 127.25

Comparative temperature measurements 700(PPS), 280(MNM)

45 43

Type

Benefits
Guarantees zero step loss Reduces heat and noise Reduces electrical consumption Allow condition monitoring and predictive maintenance Analytic and information processing loop (feedback) No gearbox: compact form factor for easier assembly All-in-one, easy-to-use motion system Reliable and precise drive

Max. hold. torque (mNm) 90 - 240 358 - 1950 2750 - 9000

NEMA 17 NEMA 23 NEMA 34

Temperature (C)

41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

Standard driver Intelligent driver

Motor Gear train or Lead Screw Motion Mechanical interface

Please refer to motor datasheets at [Link]

Winding

Stator assembly

Final control

Time (min)

Mechatronic Drive System