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Custom
drive systems.
maxon special design.
www.maxonmotor.com

Founded in Switzerland.
Available worldwide.
maxon – a strong global brand.
maxon motor, with headquarters in Sachseln/Central Switzerland, has production sites in
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, South Korea, France and the Netherlands, as well as sales
subsidiaries in more than 30 countries. We produce many of the key components for our
drive systems on machines and production lines that we have largely developed ourselves.
This not only enables economical manufacturing of large series, but also high flexibility for
handling special requirements or smaller quantities.
Driven by precision.
maxon motor develops and builds precision drive systems: brushless and brushed DC motors
with maxon’s unique ironless core winding. Flat motors with iron cores complete our modular
product portfolio. maxon motor’s modular system includes: planetary and spur gearheads,
spindle drives, as well as encoders and control electronics.
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The perfect drive
solution.
Together with you, our engineers develop the perfect drive
solution for your application.
In addition to the extensive standard range of products that form the maxon modular system,
maxon also develops special drive solutions together with the customer. This includes modifying
standard products, engineering add-on components, and completing new developments of
drive units.
Strong together.
Contact us. Together we will develop a suitable solution.
contact.maxonmotor.com

Small
Ceramic carriage for precise
linear movements – precise
to a few µm. All-in-one unit
with brushless DC motor,
planetary gearhead and
inductive encoder.
Dimensions: 44 x 12 x
12 mm.
Compact
The increasing miniaturization
requires the highest
level of functionality in the
smallest of spaces. Parts
manufactured with MIM
technology can be massproduced
economically.
Gearhead Ø10 mm.
Precise
Only high-precision drive
solutions can provide the
micro-mechanical movements
of today’s machines.
This is a must for diverse
areas of application.
Motor Ø13 mm.
Worm gear
Multi-stage gearhead with
output shaft in worm design.
Lightweight, reliable and
cost‐optimized unit with
Ø15 mm motor.
Linear drive
A compact reversing gear
with threaded spindle
mounted free of axial play
transmits the movement to
the desired location.
Hollow shaft
Gearheads and motors
with hollow shafts allow two
speeds at the same location,
or can let through different
media, such as air, vacuum
or light.
Free of backlash
The backlash-free unit of
motor and worm gear withstands
the highest cyclic
demands. Increased service
life due to maintenance-free
drive solution. Available
width: 25 mm.
Multi-axis system
Several axes have to be
adjusted synchronously
within a very small space.
Modular controllers adapt to
the environment.
Motherboard, multi-axis system:
110 x 110 mm.
Efficient
Electrical hand tools in the
fields of medical and dental
technology require minimal
heat development and low
noise. These requirements put
high demands on the drive
solutions. Efficiency >90 %.
Torque density
Sophisticated combinations
of motors and mechanical
mounting equipment using
MIM technology ensure high
reliability and top torque
density for safety engineering
applications.
Robust
The motors are operated at
an ambient temperature of
–66 °C to +85 °C. The drive
system has been designed
to withstand high vibrations
and impacts.
Integrated controller
In addition to fitting into very
small spaces and meeting
high safety requirements,
this folding printed circuit
board also withstands high
temperatures.
For Ø22 mm motor.
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maxon special design.
Custom drive solutions.
Custom-made to meet requirements, such as shock or temperature resistance, or a special
outer geometry. Our project process, with clearly defined milestones, ensure transparency and
result in drive solutions that fit.
Know-how
From the simplest gearhead solution up to a complex mechatronic drive unit. maxon motor
develops customer-specific gearhead and drive solutions with the highest possible closeness
to the market. The tried-and-tested know-how gained from the maxon standard products is
also consistently applied to the special solutions.
Experience
In-depth application knowledge gathered from many reference projects leads to qualified
answers at maxon motor. In close cooperation with the customers, intelligent drive solutions
on the highest level are developed.
Service
Your wishes and tasks are the driving factors behind our actions. This is backed not only
by the global sales and service network of maxon motor, but also by contact persons that
personally invest themselves to making sure your objectives are achieved.

The maxon modular
system.
Not every application needs modifications.
The motors, gearheads, sensors, brakes and controllers of maxon motor are perfectly
matched to each other and can be combined in an almost endless number of ways. The
maxon modular system shows you all standard combinations and helps you to select the
appropriate components for your drive. Up to 49 units can also be ordered directly from
our online shop: shop.maxonmotor.com
Planetary Gearhead
Spur Gearhead
DC Motors
EC Motors (BLDC)
Digital Incremental Encoder
(magnetic, optical, inductive)
DC-Tacho
Spindle Drive
Resolver
Servo Controller
Positioning Control Unit
Brake
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Modification of standard
products.
Not every modification is a special design.
Simple and uncomplicated – We can modify the shaft and flange, bearings and the electric
connections. We are also able to meet special requirements, such as a hollow shaft, special
lubrication or special windings.
Our maxon X drives can also be configured and ordered online and are ready for shipment
within 11 working days: xdrives.maxonmotor.com
Shaft
Length
Diameter
Surface
Cross bore
Winding
Nominal voltage
Temperature range
Bearing
Ball bearing
Sintered bearings
Lubrication
Electrical connection
Terminals or cables
Cable length
Connection alignment
Connector type
Flange
Centering collar
Pitch circle
Thread
Output element
Pinion
Pulley

Motor data simulation.
With the specially developed maxmot software, motor data
can be simulated in advance. For each motor, you receive all
nominal data for your special application, with tolerance information
and load values.
Load data
This data sheet is created individually on request. The load
data is based on continuous use.
Prototyping.
At maxon’s in-house Prototyping department, it is possible to
immediately test and improve new solutions in real-life field
tests. The produced samples can thus be implemented in
prototypes of the final application at an early stage.
Project sequence: Milestone diagram.
Through clearly defined procedures with milestones,
maxon motor guarantees a smooth-running project and
constant transparency for the customer.
Project
Performance
specification
Engineering
Operating
materials
Production
MS0 MS1 MS2 MS3 MS4
Technical
clarification
Project
organization
A-sample /
Concept
B-sample /
Engineering
C-sample /
Pre-series
Pilot series
A-sample
B-sample C-sample Pilot series
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maxon resources.
Close proximity to the processes, due to in-house production.
It is only possible to manufacture high-precision components and subassemblies that are perfectly
matched to each other if the production processes have been completely mastered. The
high production quality reflects maxon motor’s many years of experience. maxon motor also
forms the spearhead when it comes to new production processes.
Development /
project management
Test laboratory
Winding technology
Quality management
Series production: Plastic
Automatic assembly
CIM/MIM
Machining
Microengineering

Quality.
To guarantee the highest quality, maxon motor implements
cutting-edge measuring and testing methods.
The customers’ requirements to the drive systems are constantly getting higher. Only
extensive analysis of a solution under various ambient conditions allow successful
implementation of a system. Therefore, maxon motor’s drives are tested for a wide range of
properties based on the customer requirements:
– Static and dynamic load and life span tests
– Cutting-edge dimension measuring methods
– Precise vibration and noise measuring procedures
– Operation under simulation of changing climate and ambient conditions
– EMC in accordance with international regulations
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Quality assurance.
Only performance counts.
At maxon motor, quality is not a matter of course, but instead the result of many years of experience
and a continuous improvement process. Quality is tradition at maxon: The company
received ISO 9001 certification in Switzerland as early as 1988.
The quality management system of maxon motor is an integral part of the overall management
system. The operational and organizational structures, the powers and responsibilities,
as well as the process and procedure assessments are documented for all employees. The
quality management system is enacted, maintained and periodically verified. Since September
18, 1991, Bureau Veritas is responsible for the verification.
SN EN ISO 9001:2008
SN EN ISO 9001 specifies the requirements to a quality management system (process
approach) that an organization has to meet in order to provide products and services that
meet the customer expectations as well as comply with the applicable regulatory requirements.
Simultaneously, the management system has to be subject to continuous improvement.
Furthermore, maxon motor has received EN 9100 certification for aerospace applications,
SN EN ISO 13485 certification for medical products, and SN EN ISO 14001 certification for
environmental management systems.
Overview of the maxon certifications.
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Hungary
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ISO 13485
EN 9100
ISO 9001
ISO 14001

Precise drives since 1961.
maxon motor develops and builds precision drive systems. Our DC motors with ironless windings are among the best in
the world. They are used wherever the requirements are high and engineers cannot afford compromises: maxon motors
drive NASA’s Mars rovers. They can also be found in insulin pumps, surgical power tools, humanoid robots, and in precision
industrial applications. We not only provide motors, gearheads, encoders and controllers, but also offer our know-how
and many years of experience. Since 1961, maxon’s engineers have been partners in the quest to create the right solution
for each customer. Prototypes, custom systems, or large series. Whatever your requirements may be, we are happy to
be of assistance with our global sales network, six production sites, and more than 2000 employees.
www.maxonmotor.com
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