BLMF Series

Linear Motors

Linear Motors
Non-magnetic forcer coil provides high force
with zero cogging for super-smooth velocity
and position control

BLMF Series
Continuous force to 159.4 N (35.8 lb); peak
force to 637.7 N (143.4 lb)
Unlimited travel length by stacking magnet
tracks
High-energy, rare-earth magnets used in
magnet track for high acceleration capability

The BLMF series linear motors are designed to provide a The BLMFI series nonmagnetic forcer eliminates cogging
lower cost and lower profile alternative to conventional and magnetic attraction to allow for extremely smooth
linear motor applications. The BLMFI forcer contains no motion and very tight velocity and position control.
magnetic material to achieve zero cogging and magnetic
attraction. The BLMFS forcer contains magnetic material to The BLMFS series utilizes steel laminations to produce
achieve higher force per unit volume. The flat magnet track more force for a given forcer coil length. This makes it
can accommodate either the BLMFI or BLMFS. ideal for high speed point-to-point motion. The attraction
force can also be used as a bearing pre-load.
The moving forcer coil assembly contains Hall-effect
devices, and a thermal sensor, and is a compact, reinforced Offering high peak forces in its standard configuration,
ceramic epoxy structure. BLMF motors are available with higher-power magnets that
can be used to increase output force.

These linear motors are ideal for any application

requiring high levels of positioning resolution and
accuracy. Tracks are stackable for any travel length.
The BLMF linear motors are also for cleanroom use
as they produce no particulates.

The BLMF can be driven using standard Aerotech

brushless amplifiers and controllers to provide a
complete, integrated system.

The BLMF is shown with Aerotech’s linear motor line.

WORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: [email protected]
www.aerotech.com Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: [email protected]
662
Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: [email protected]
 BLMF Series SPECIFICATIONS

BLMFI "Ironless" Forcer Models

Linear Motors

Motor Model Units BLMFI-81 BLMFI-142 BLMFI-264 BLMFI-325 BLMFI-386

(1,5)
Performance Specifications
Continuous Force, No Air(2) N (lb) 18.7 (4.2) 32.4 (7.3) 64.8 (14.6) 90.2 (20.3) 112.1 (25.2)
Peak Force(3) N (lb) 74.7 (16.8) 129.7 (29.2) 259.1 (58.2) 360.7 (81.1) 448.4 (100.8)
Attraction Force N (lb) 0 0 0 0 0
(5)
Electrical Specifications
BLMF Series

Winding Designation -A -B -A -B -A -B -A -B -A -B
BEMF Constant V/m/s 7.16 3.58 13.81 6.90 14.32 28.63 18.51 37.02 23.01 46.02
(Line-Line, Max) (V/in/s) (0.18) (0.09) (0.35) (0.18 (0.36) (0.73) (0.47) (0.94) (0.58) (1.17)
Continuous Current, Amppk 3.00 6.00 2.70 5.40 5.20 2.60 5.60 2.80 5.60 2.80
No Air(2) (Amprms) (2.12) (4.24) (1.91) (3.82) (3.68) (1.84) (3.96) (1.98) (3.96) (1.98)
Amppk 12.00 24.00 10.80 21.60 20.80 10.40 22.40 11.20 22.40 11.20
Peak Current, Stall(3)
(Amprms) (8.49) (16.97) (7.64) (15.27) (14.71) (7.35) (15.84) (7.92) (15.84) (7.92)
N/Amppk 6.23 3.11 12.01 6.00 12.45 24.91 16.10 32.20 20.02 40.03
Force Constant, (lb/Amppk) (1.40) (0.70) (2.70) (1.35) (2.80) (5.60) (3.62) (7.24) (4.50) (9.00)
Sine Drive(4,8) N/Amprms 8.81 4.40 16.98 8.49 17.61 35.23 22.77 45.54 28.31 56.61
(lb/Amprms) (1.98) (0.99) (3.82) (1.91) (3.96) (7.92) (5.12) (10.24) (6.36) (12.73)
N/√W
Motor Constant(2,4) 2.59 (0.58) 3.55 (0.80) 5.28 (1.19) 6.16 (1.39) 6.91 (1.55)
(lb/√W)
Resistance, 25˚C (Line-Line) ohms 5.5 1.4 10.9 2.7 5.3 21.2 6.5 26.0 8.0 32.0
Inductance (Line-Line) mH 2.90 0.73 6.50 1.63 3.50 14.00 4.48 17.92 5.30 21.20
Thermal Resistance,
°C/W 1.92 1.20 0.66 0.47 0.38
No Cooling
Maximum Bus Voltage VDC 340 340 340 340 340

Mechanical Specifications
Coil Weight kg (lb) 0.50 (1.10) 0.84 (1.85) 1.10 (2.42) 1.40 (3.08) 1.70 (3.74)
Coil Length mm (in) 81.0 (3.19) 142.2 (5.60) 264.2 (10.40) 325.1 (12.80) 386.1 (15.20)
mm 100x100x13 150x150x13 300x300x13 350x35013 400x400x13
Heat Sink
(in) (4x4x0.5) (6x6x0.5) (12x12x0.5) (14x14x0.5) (16x16x0.5)
Magnet Track Weight kg/m (lb/ft) 4.3 (2.88)
Magnetic Pole Pitch mm (in) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18)
Notes:
1. Performance is dependent upon heat sink configuration, system cooling conditions, and ambient temperature.
2. Values shown @ 100°C rise above a 25°C ambient temperature, with motor mounted to the specified aluminum heat sink.
3. Peak force assumes correct rms current; consult Aerotech.
4. Force constant and motor constant specified at stall.
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10%.
6. Maximum winding temperature is 125°C.
7. Ambient operating temperature range 0°C - 25°C. Consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures.
8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N/Apk when sizing.

WORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: [email protected]
663 Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: [email protected] www.aerotech.com
Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: [email protected]
BLMF Series SPECIFICATIONS

BLMFS "Steel Laminated" Forcer Models

Linear Motors
Motor Model Units BLMFS-81 BLMFS-142 BLMFS-264 BLMFS-325 BLMFS-386
(1,5)
Performance Specifications
Continuous Force, No Air(2) N (lb) 28.0 (6.3) 48.0 (10.8) 97.1 (21.8) 134.5 (30.2) 159.4 (35.8)
Peak Force(3) N (lb) 112.1 (25.2) 192.2 (43.2) 388.6 (87.4) 538.0 (121.0) 637.7 (143.4)
Attraction Force N (lb) 134 (30) 232 (52) 427 (96) 535 (120) 629 (141)
(5)
Electrical Specifications

BLMF Series
Winding Designation -A -B -A -B -A -B -A -B -A -B
BEMF Constant V/m/s 10.74 5.37 20.45 10.23 21.47 42.95 27.61 55.22 32.72 65.45
(Line-Line, Max) (V/in/s) (0.27) (0.14) (0.52) (0.26) (0.55) (1.09) (0.70) (1.40) (0.83) (1.66)
Continuous Current, Amppk 3.0 6.00 2.70 5.40 5.20 2.60 5.60 2.80 5.60 2.80
No Air(2) (Amprms) (2.12) (4.24) (1.91) (3.82) (3.68) (1.84) (3.96) (1.98) (3.96) (1.98)
Amppk 12.00 24.00 10.80 21.60 20.80 10.40 22.40 11.20 22.40 11.20
Peak Current, Stall(3)
(Amprms) (8.49) (16.97) (7.64) (15.27) (14.71) (7.35) (15.84) (7.92) (15.84) (7.92)
N/Amppk 9.34 4.67 17.79 8.90 18.68 37.36 24.02 48.04 28.47 56.93
Force Constant, (lb/Amppk) (2.10) (1.05) (4.00) (2.00) (4.20) (8.40) (5.40) (10.80) (6.40) (12.80)
Sine Drive(4,8) N/Amprms 13.21 6.60 25.16 12.58 26.42 52.84 33.97 67.94 40.26 80.52
(lb/Amprms) (2.97) (1.48) (5.66) (2.83) (5.94) (11.88) (7.64) (15.27) (9.05) (18.10)
N/√W 3.89 5.26 7.92 9.19 9.82
Motor Constant(2,4)
(lb/√W) (0.87) (1.18) (1.78) (2.07) (2.21)
Resistance, 25˚C (Line-Line) ohms 5.5 1.4 10.9 2.7 5.3 21.2 6.5 26.0 8.0 32.0
Inductance (Line-Line) mH 4.50 1.13 10.40 2.60 5.70 22.80 7.40 29.60 8.75 35.00
Thermal Resistance,
°C/W 1.92 1.20 0.66 0.47 0.38
No Cooling
Maximum Bus Voltage VDC 340 340 340 340 340

Mechanical Specifications
Coil Weight kg (lb) 0.60 (1.32) 1.02 (2.24) 1.90 (4.18) 2.31 (5.08) 2.76 (6.07)
Coil Length mm (in) 81.0 (3.19) 142.2 (5.60) 264.2 (10.40) 325.1 (12.80) 386.1 (15.20)
mm 100x100x13 150x150x13 300x300x13 350x350x13 400x400x13
Heat Sink
(in) (4x4x0.5) (6x6x0.5) (12x12x0.5) (14x14x0.5) (16x16x0.5)
Magnet Track Weight kg/m (lb/ft) 4.3 (2.88)
Magnetic Pole Pitch mm (in) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18) 30.00 (1.18)
Notes:
1. Performance is dependent upon heat sink configuration, system cooling conditions, and ambient temperature.
2. Values shown @ 100°C rise above a 25°C ambient temperature, with motor mounted to the specified aluminum heat sink.
3. Peak force assumes correct rms current; consult Aerotech.
4. Force constant and motor constant specified at stall.
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10%.
6. Maximum winding temperature is 125°C.
7. Ambient operating temperature range 0°C - 25°C. Consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures.
8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N/Apk when sizing.

WORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: [email protected]
www.aerotech.com Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: [email protected]
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Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: [email protected]
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WORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: [email protected]
665 Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: [email protected] www.aerotech.com
Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: [email protected]
BLMF Series ORDERING INFORMATION

Ordering Example

Linear Motors
BLMFI -81 -A
Motor Series Forcer Coil Length Standard Winding
BLMFI
81 mm, 142 mm, 264 mm, 325 mm, 386 mm 76 cm (2.5 ft) flying leads std
BLMFS

BLMF Series
Brushless Linear Servomotors - BLMF Series Compact “U” Channel Forcer Coils - BLMFI Series Flat Ironless Forcer Coils
BLMFI-81-A Flat linear motor coil, ironless design for zero cogging with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 18.7 N (4.2 lb)
no cooling
BLMFI-142-A Flat linear motor coil, ironless design for zero cogging with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 32.4 N (7.3 lb)
no cooling
BLMFI-264-A Flat linear motor coil, ironless design for zero cogging with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 64.8 N (14.6
lb) no cooling
BLMFI-325-A Flat linear motor coil, ironless design for zero cogging with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 90.2 N (20.3
lb) no cooling
BLMFI-386-A Flat linear motor coil, ironless design for zero cogging with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 112.1 N (25.2
lb) no cooling
BLMFI Options
-LH Remove HED sensor from BLMFI series forcer coil
-B Optional winding
-V Vacuum prepared

Brushless Linear Servomotors - BLMF Series Compact “U” Channel Forcer Coils - BLMFS Series Flat Steel Lamination Forcer Coils
BLMFS-81-A Flat linear motor coil, steel lamination design for higher force with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 28.0 N
(6.3 lb) no cooling
BLMFS-142-A Flat linear motor coil, steel lamination design for higher force with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 48.0 N
(10.8 lb) no cooling
BLMFS-264-A Flat linear motor coil, steel lamination design for higher force with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 97.1 N
(21.8 lb) no cooling
BLMFS-325-A Flat linear motor coil, steel lamination design for higher force with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 134.5 N
(30.2 lb) no cooling
BLMFS-386-A Flat linear motor coil, steel lamination design for higher force with HED and temperature switch, Fcont = 159.4 N
(35.8 lb) no cooling

BLMFS Options
-LH Remove HED sensor from BLMFS series forcer coil
-B Optional winding
-V Vacuum prepared

Flat Magnet Tracks – MTF Series for BLMF motors

MTF240 Flat magnet track, for use with BLMFI or BLMFS forcer coil, 240 mm (9.4 in) length
MTF360 Flat magnet track,for use with BLMFI or BLMFS forcer coil, 360 mm (14.2 in) length
MTF480 Flat magnet track, for use with BLMFI or BLMFS forcer coil, 480 mm (18.9 in) length
MTFx Custom flat magnet track length available. Please consult factory.

WORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: [email protected]
www.aerotech.com Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: [email protected]
666
Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: [email protected]
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: [email protected]