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3 Types of Linear Stepper Motors You Should Know

Types of Stepper Motors
Primarily, there are three broad categories of stepper motors— variable reluctance, permanent magnet, and hybrid. However, we would focus on linear stepper motors, and they are normally of the hybrid type.

Linear Stepper Motors
Various types of linear actuator stepper motors have been devised by stepper motor manufacturers over the last few years mainly based on requirements such as fitment in compact spaces and more. To further categorize, linear stepper motors are the primary type, and their sub types have mainly evolved from this one. Here are a few types of linear stepper motors:

Linear Stepper Motors:These stepper motors with linear motion are open-loop systems with a base and a slider. They provide high speeds and resolutions. The sliders are also called forcers which contain a permanent magnet, teeth, and motor windings. To balance the air gap, bearings are used in these motors because a magnetic attraction is created between the base and the slider. Linear stepper motors are cost effective and efficient when the linear motion is internally enabled in the motor. This helps eliminate the need for a number of external mechanical points and a separate transmission system is eliminated.

Linear Slide Stepper Motors:These motors offer various positioning systems and axes, and convert rotary motion into linear motion. They offer unidirectional free motion with the help of bearings. There are linear slide stepper actuators which facilitate motion in motorized slides such as machine tables and roller tables.

 Miniature Linear Stepper Motors: As the name suggests, these are extremely small-sized motors with mini stepper motor linear actuators. But they come with advanced motion control technology. There are miniature actuators for these motors, which facilitate complex motions and deliver the required thrust.

Miniature Linear Stepper Motors: As the name suggests, these are extremely small-sized motors with mini stepper motor linear actuators. But they come with advanced motion control technology. There are miniature actuators for these motors, which facilitate complex motions and deliver the required thrust.

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