maxon Precision DC Micro-Motors, Planetary Gearheads, and Motion Controllers

Factory-direct international export supply of authentic Swiss maxon brushless motors, coreless DC motors, GPX planetary gearheads, EPOS4 servo controllers, and ENX encoders.

maxon EC-i, ECX SPEED/TORQUE, and EC flat Brushless DC Motors

Brushless DC (BLDC) motors from maxon encompass the EC-i series (high-torque internal-rotor motors spanning 30 mm, 40 mm, and 52 mm diameters delivering nominal continuous torque up to 3.8 Nm with efficiency exceeding 85–90%), high-speed ECX SPEED and ECX TORQUE configurable motors (8 mm to 22 mm

diameters operating at speeds up to 120,000 rpm for surgical handpieces and aerospace mechanisms), ultra-flat multipole external-rotor EC flat motors (9.2 mm to 90 mm diameter with hollow shaft capability for robotic joints), and high-power density EC-4pole 4-pole motors rated up to 300 W.

Electronic commutation paired with rare-earth NdFeB magnets delivers cogging-free motion and extended operational lifetimes exceeding 20,000 to 50,000 hours.

EC-i High Torque series: optimized magnetic layout delivering high torque-to-volume ratio without cogging torque
Configurable ECX motors: speed capabilities up to 120,000 rpm and autoclavable medical construction up to 2,000 cycles
Pancake-profile EC flat motors: multipole external rotor geometry with optional integrated MILE inductive encoders
EC-4pole family: four-pole rotor design engineered for high dynamic acceleration and peak transient overload

maxon DCX, RE, and A-max Brushed Coreless DC Motors

Brushed DC micro-motors from maxon utilize the patented ironless self-supporting rotor winding System maxon, eliminating magnetic cogging and providing a strictly linear torque-speed curve alongside minimal mechanical inertia.

The offering comprises configurable maxon DCX motors (6 mm to 35 mm diameters equipped with graphite brushes for heavy cyclic duty or precious metal brushes with CLL spark suppression), legendary maxon RE motors (high-efficiency drives fitted with rare-earth NdFeB magnets achieving up to 90%

efficiency for battery-powered instrumentation and robotics), and cost-effective A-max motors offering dependable coreless performance with high power-to-cost metrics.

Ironless System maxon winding: zero detent cogging torque and perfectly linear current-to-torque proportionality
Configurable DCX platform: diameter 6 mm to 35 mm with customizable shafts, windings, and electrical connections
maxon RE series with NdFeB magnets: peak energy efficiency up to 90% maximizing battery life in portable equipment
CLL spark suppression circuitry: extends precious metal brush contact life 3- to 5-fold by quenching electrical arcing

maxon GPX and GP Precision Planetary and Spur Gearheads

Precision gearheads from maxon are engineered for direct mechanical integration with EC and DCX motors, stepping down operational speeds while boosting output torque with minimal angular backlash and high transmission efficiency (up to 80–90% per stage).

The portfolio spans configurable GPX planetary gearheads (6 mm to 42 mm diameters with laser-welded housing stages, hardened steel planetary gears, and reduction ratios from 3.5:1 to hundreds), standard and High Power GP planetary gearheads delivering continuous output torque up to 120 Nm,

smooth-running GS spur gearheads, and ceramic gear stages featuring zirconium oxide pinions and shafts (CIM/MIM technology) for dry vacuum environments and cyclic shock durability.

Configurable GPX planetary units: 6 mm to 42 mm diameters engineered for high torsional stiffness and low backlash
GP High Power series: robust dual-bearing output stages sustaining torque up to 120 Nm and heavy axial loads
Ceramic CIM/MIM components: zirconium oxide gear shafts and planet wheels delivering unmatched wear resistance
Spur gearheads GS: low friction torque and acoustic whisper operation tailored for precision laboratory dosers

maxon EPOS4 Positioning Controllers and ESCON Speed Drivers

Motion control electronics from maxon deliver real-time digital closed-loop regulation of position, velocity, and torque for brushed and brushless DC motors.

The lineup centers on the modular EPOS4 digital positioning controller family (available as PCB-mount OEM modules and IP-rated Compact boxed units supporting CANopen and EtherCAT fieldbuses adhering to CiA 402 drive profiles, with current loop execution rates up to 25 kHz and motor current handling

up to 15 A continuous), stand-alone ESCON 4-quadrant PWM servo amplifiers (providing speed and torque control via analog/digital setpoints), and high-performance multi-axis MAXPOS controllers.

EPOS4 positioning controllers: CANopen and real-time EtherCAT slave nodes supporting CSP, CSV, CST, and homing
Dual-motor topology: universal firmware controlling both brushed DCX and multipole brushless EC motor types
ESCON servo speed drivers: compact 4-quadrant amplifiers with 50 kHz current loop bandwidth and comprehensive I/O
EPOS Studio configuration suite: automatic PID auto-tuning, multi-channel software scope, and commissioning wizard

maxon ENX Optical/Magnetic Encoders and Feedback Sensors

Feedback sensors from the maxon ENX family are designed for seamless rear-shaft mounting directly onto EC and DCX motors without expanding the drive's outer envelope.

The range includes high-resolution ENX OPTICAL encoders (delivering up to 65,536 pulses per revolution with differential RS422 line drivers for micrometer-accurate positioning stages), rugged ENX MAG magnetic encoders (Hall-effect magnetic sensing up to 1,024 counts per turn immune to oil, dust, and

moisture), factory-programmable ENX EASY interpolated encoders, multi-turn absolute encoders supporting SSI and BiSS-C protocols, and brushless resolvers engineered for operating environments from -40 °C to +100 °C.

ENX OPTICAL encoders: high-precision optical discs yielding up to 65,536 counts/turn with complementary RS422 signals
Rugged ENX MAG magnetic encoders: solid-state magnetic design resilient to airborne particulates and condensation
Absolute ENX feedback devices: instantaneous position acquisition via SSI / BiSS-C protocols without homing runs
Integrated motor packaging: factory-aligned sensor assemblies minimizing disc runout and vibration sensitivity

maxon GPX and GP Spindle Linear Drives with Ball and Metric Screws

Linear drive actuators from maxon's GPX Screw Drives and GP Spindle families convert the rotary motion of EC and DCX motors into linear thrust, combining heavy push-pull load capabilities with sub-micron positioning resolution.

Compact planetary housings integrate hardened metric/trapezoidal leadscrews or high-efficiency recirculating ball screws alongside heavy-duty preloaded angular contact ball bearings capable of absorbing axial forces up to 12 kN.

Offered with a wide spectrum of screw pitches, anti-wear coatings, preloaded zero-backlash nuts, and integrated limit sensors, maxon spindle drives serve in precision linear stages, electronic dosing dispensers, and robotic grippers.

Integrated thrust bearings: preloaded angular contact bearings sustaining direct axial push/pull forces up to 12 kN
Recirculating ball screws: mechanical transmission efficiency exceeding 90% supporting high-cycle linear travel
Trapezoidal leadscrews: mechanical self-locking characteristics for fail-safe load retention upon power removalCustomized spindle geometries: tailored screw lengths, specialized journal ends, and anti-friction surface treatments

maxon Frameless Robotics Joint Actuators and AGV Wheel Drives

For advanced humanoid robotics, collaborative articulated arms, medical exoskeletons, and automated guided vehicles (AGV/AMR), maxon develops highly integrated electromechanical drive solutions.

The portfolio includes Frameless DT and EC frameless motor kits (shipped as decoupled rotor and stator assemblies designed for direct integration inside robotic joints alongside strain-wave / harmonic gearheads), compact high-payload wheel drives featuring internal planetary gearing, electromagnetic

parking brakes, and dual encoders supporting tons of AGV payload, and turnkey hollow-shaft joint modules that facilitate unobstructed passage of internal electrical harnessing.

Frameless DT motor kits: expansive hollow-bore architecture designed for seamless embedding in cobot joints
Turnkey AGV/AMR wheel drives: self-contained wheel module combining drive motor, planetary gear, brake, and encoder
Exceptional power-to-weight ratio: minimized drive mass preserving battery range and agility in humanoids and exoskeletons
Integrated system harmonization: factory-calibrated compatibility with EPOS4 motion control architecture

Precision Engineering Legacy of Swiss maxon: From 1968 Coreless Winding to NASA Mars Rovers

Founded in 1961 in Sachseln, Switzerland, maxon motor ag (Maxon Group) pioneered modern precision electric drive technology with the 1968 invention of the ironless self-supporting diamond winding (System maxon).

By eliminating iron rotor laminations, maxon achieved detent-free zero-cogging rotation, superior power density, and conversion efficiencies reaching 90%.

Today, maxon maintains world-class manufacturing and cleanroom research centers in Sachseln (Switzerland), Sexau (Germany), Veszprém (Hungary), Enschede (Netherlands), Daegu (South Korea), and Taunton (USA).

Renowned as the drive supplier for NASA planetary missions—from the Mars Pathfinder Sojourner rover to Spirit, Opportunity, Perseverance, and the Ingenuity helicopter—maxon operates under strict ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 (medical devices), and EN 9100 (aerospace) quality standards.

Brushless DC Motor Topologies: High-Torque EC-i, High-Speed ECX, and Flat Profile EC flat

In brushless DC (BLDC) actuation, maxon delivers an expansive selection of motor geometries. The internal-rotor EC-i series (30 mm, 40 mm, and 52 mm diameters) utilizes high-pole neodymium NdFeB magnetic configurations to generate nominal torque up to 3.8 Nm with efficiencies up to 90%.

The configurable ECX SPEED and ECX TORQUE families operate at speeds up to 120,000 rpm, featuring sterilizable assemblies capable of withstanding up to 2,000 autoclave steam cycles.

For axial space-constrained installations—including robotic joints, robotic prosthetics, and LIDAR scanners—maxon offers the external-rotor EC flat series (9.2 mm to 90 mm diameter) featuring large hollow shafts for wiring pass-through.

For extreme acceleration, the 4-pole EC-4pole line delivers high power density up to 300 W with exceptional transient overload capability.

Precision Planetary Gearheads GPX/GP, CIM/MIM Ceramics, and Spindle Linear Drives

To step down motor speeds and multiply output torque, maxon manufactures precision planetary gearheads GPX and GP that mate directly with EC and DCX motors via standardized alignment flanges.

The GPX line features laser-welded stainless housing stages and hardened planetary gears delivering minimal torsional backlash and high efficiency.

For harsh industrial environments involving dry high-vacuum operation and continuous reversing shocks, maxon incorporates wear-resistant zirconium oxide ceramic pinions and shafts produced via Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM/MIM).

Built upon these planetary units, maxon Spindle Drives integrate ground ball screws and heavy-duty preloaded angular contact bearings to handle axial thrust forces up to 12 kN.

Digital Motion Control: EPOS4 Positioning Controllers, ESCON Drivers, and ENX Encoders

Complete mechatronic drive units are orchestrated by maxon digital motion control electronics.

The modular EPOS4 positioning controller platform (available as plug-in OEM Modules and rugged Compact encased units) supports real-time industrial CANopen and EtherCAT fieldbuses adhering to CiA 402 drive profiles, executing 25 kHz current control loops with continuous currents up to 15 A.

For speed regulation and current limiting, maxon provides 4-quadrant ESCON PWM speed controllers.

Accurate position feedback is provided by the rear-mounted ENX sensor family: high-resolution ENX OPTICAL encoders (up to 65,536 counts/turn with RS422 differential line drivers), sealed magnetic ENX MAG encoders, and absolute multi-turn encoders with SSI and BiSS-C serial interfaces.

Turnkey International B2B Export Supply of Authentic Swiss maxon Motors and Systems

Equipguo provides dependable turnkey international B2B export supply of genuine maxon brushless motors, coreless DC motors, planetary gearheads, EPOS4 controllers, and ENX feedback encoders to automated equipment builders, robotics companies, medical system integrators, and laboratories worldwide.

Our drive specialists verify original maxon part numbers (standard six-digit series such as 118..., 218..., 310..., 540...), calculated torque-speed curves, and gear ratios.

We offer multi-currency commercial invoicing, protective shock-absorbing export packaging, and tracked door-to-door international logistics.

Pricing for maxon motors, gearheads, and positioning controllers, along with delivery lead times and MOQs, are quoted upon specific commercial inquiry; open price lists are not published.