Page 2 - Technical Articles

Is your stepper motor sized correctly for your application? Learn about the unique role inertia plays in stepper selection, and how to avoid the common mistake of ignoring inertia when sizing a stepper motor.

The risk of electrical shock should always be a top concern in the installation and operation of motion control systems. To keep people and equipment safe, always be sure the installation/operation environment for your motion system is conducive to good general practices for electrical components.

Motion control systems should be installed and operated in an atmosphere conducive to general best practices for electrical/electronic components. The following safety and environmental considerations should be observed during all phases of installation, operation, service, and repair of motion control systems. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of motion control components.

Building on Anaheim Automation's EMI Checklist, this article provides tips on grounding and shielding to help better understand what generates electromagnetic interference, and how to avoid electrical noise issues.

How do you select the right linear actuator for your application? Tips for choosing the right type of actuator for your use-case, power, duty cycle, and efficiency requirements.

Understanding electromagnetic interference in motion control systems. A guide to common sources of electrical noise, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), EMI reduction techniques, and a best practices checklist for reducing electrical noise in motion control applications.

A discussion regarding the different types of stepper motors, safety considerations, and applications, Step, Stepper, and Stepping Motor Basics will teach you everything you need to know about stepper motors, but were afraid to ask!

Although Anaheim Automation's Driver Pack series provides a compact and convenient package for your application, choosing the right Stepper Motor Driver Pack can be overwhelming. Read on to learn about the different parameters for choosing the most cost-effective Driver Pack combination. Complete with a part number coding chart, you can construct your Driver Pack in minutes!

Read on to learn about the different parameters for choosing the most cost-effective Driver Pack combination. Complete with a part number coding chart, you can construct your Driver Pack in minutes!

Does your motor's environment require protection from contact with dust, dirt, debris, and/or moisture? This discussion explains the universal system for defining levels of protection, based on NEMA, UL, and IP rating codes