A rotary actuator is an electromechanical (or fluid-powered) device that converts stored energy into a controlled angular displacement. In robot joints, it supplies the commanded torque, speed and position feedback that swing a link to an exact angle—typically within a few milliradians—so the arm can grip, weld, screw or inspect with repeatable accuracy. Brushless servo versions dominate modern robots because they pair high torque density with long, maintenance-free life.
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Choosing an actuator means balancing four key performance metrics against the task.
must exceed peak load and inertia by ~30 % to avoid stalling.
ated RPM must meet cycle-time targets without overheating.
smallest commandable angle (step size or encoder count) dictates positioning granularity.
mechanical play on reversal; aim for <1 arc-min in high-precision assembly, higher values acceptable for coarse motions.
Each technology follows a distinct physical principle to create rotary motion.
brushless motor plus encoder; a closed loop corrects current every microsecond for smooth, continuous rotation, high torque density and sub-degree accuracy.
smart alloy twists in a magnetic field; that strain is amplified through a flexure, giving backlash-free, frictionless rotation with micro-second response.
stator phases fire in sequence; every pulse moves the rotor one fixed step (e.g., 1.8 °), enabling open-loop, self-locking positioning.
In addition to its own expert engineering team, Norck Robotics provides access to a network of hundreds of top-tier system integrators, robot manufacturers, and component suppliers across the United States, Germany, and Europe.
Working with Norck Robotics reduces dependency on manual labor, increases production consistency, and secures your operations against unforeseen disruptions, quality issues, and fluctuations. This enhances your company's supply chain resilience.
Norck Robotics advances digital automation by developing custom-designed robot grippers, advanced vision systems, and innovative simulation software. With an AI-driven, data-centric approach, it enables smarter system design, optimal performance, and predictive maintenance solutions.
Norck Robotics encourages its partners to be carbon-neutral by reducing energy consumption and material waste through the efficiency of robotic automation, and prioritizes environmentally conscious suppliers.
Nork Robotics has a comprehensive range of rotary actuator technologies that meet the specific and exacting requirements of today's automations and robotic systems. Nork provides actuators that merge reliability and performance where high-speed movement or positional accuracy is of prime importance.
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