[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14975″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]We’ve compared our vacuum compatible motors against major competitive devices in a positive flow chamber that measured outgassing levels. Our vacuum compatible motors repeatedly outperform the competition. Contact us for specific information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Vacuum-rated stepper motors are often a necessary requirement when working in a cleanroom environment. Similar to their use in the industrial and aerospace vacuum environments, you’ll need to consider outgassing contamination as a major challenge. Outgassing occurs when gasses and particles that are trapped inside paints, coatings, and greases, are released into the environment and introduce unwanted contaminants. Vacuum rated stepper motors must be designed using low-outgassing materials in order to minimize the outgassing problem, which makes it ideal for cleanroom environments too.
Vacuum compatible motors, such as our 211 Series (NEMA 11), 4118 Series (NEMA 17), and 5718 Series (NEMA 23) motors, manage outgassing through our proprietary motor assembly process designed specifically for vacuum motors. By using low-outgassing materials during the manufacturing process, our products also reduce the number of contaminants that are able to enter the system.
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The following motors are available as vacuum rated:
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211 Series
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- NEMA 11
- 1.8 Deg Step Angle
- Up to 16.6 oz-in (0.12 N-m) Holding Torque
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4118 Series
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- NEMA 17
- 1.8 Deg Step Angle
- Up to 115 oz-in (0.81 N-m) Holding Torque
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5718 Series
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- NEMA 23
- 1.8 Deg Step Angle
- Up to 305 oz-in (2.16 N-m) Holding Torque
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Other Vacuum applications
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Vacuum chambers
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”14353″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Vacuum rated motors are also often used in vacuum chambers for testing and manufacturing purposes.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE” style=”3d” shape=”square” color=”green” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-book” css_animation=”bounceIn” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linengineering.com%2Fproducts%2Fstepper-motors%2Fspecialty-motors%2Fvacuum-chamber-stepper-motors%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Space flight
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Proprietary Motor Assembly Process
In order to create the cleanest motor on the market, we’ve created our own motor assembly process and put the results to the test—against a known competitor’s motor. To do so, we placed our motor into a positive flow chamber (N2 Gas flow 1mm/1min) and measured its outgassing levels over a 72 hour period at a temperature of 125°C. Then we took the following measurements:
- Total Mass Loss Percentage (%TML)—The larger the percentage, the more contaminated the specimen.
- Total Mass Loss (ug/motor)—This is the weight of the mass that was evaporated into the chamber from the specimen. The larger the number, the more contaminated the specimen.
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| SAMPLE | % TOTAL MASS LOSS (TML) | MASS LOSS (ug/motor) |
| Competitor | 0.030 | 105,000 |
| Lin Engineering | 0.008 | 29,000 |
The Lin Engineering vacuum rated motor lost far less mass than the competitor’s motor, proving the cleanliness of the system. Our cleaning process in 375% cleaner than the competition.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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