Product code
- Current Page Value
- MPM-LOW-BACKLASH-MICRO-PLANETARY-GEAR-MOTORS
- Buyer Use
- Page-level product family identifier used to keep RFQ, drawing, sample, and quote communication aligned.
High-precision micro planetary gear motor assemblies engineered to reduce lost motion in reversing, indexing, optics, gimbal, and robotic positioning systems where backlash must be measured at the output under a defined load.
OEM pricing, sample terms, freight, and lead time are confirmed by RFQ after drawings, quantity, destination, and validation scope are reviewed.
Commercial Availability
Unit pricing, sample terms, freight, and lead time are confirmed by RFQ after drawings, quantity, destination, annual volume, and validation scope are reviewed.
| Field | Current Page Value | Buyer Use |
|---|---|---|
| Product code | MPM-LOW-BACKLASH-MICRO-PLANETARY-GEAR-MOTORS | Page-level product family identifier used to keep RFQ, drawing, sample, and quote communication aligned. |
| Commercial path | RFQ-based OEM quotation | No public checkout price is shown because winding, ratio, gear material, shaft, validation evidence, freight, and volume change the final unit cost. |
| Offer status | Platform-dependent availability | Standard micro planetary motor platforms are reviewed for custom sampling and production fit before quote confirmation. |
| Condition | New OEM components and assemblies | Samples and production lots are treated as new industrial components tied to the approved drawing revision and buyer file. |
| Valid from | August 5, 2026 | This page describes the current RFQ route; written quotations state their own price validity, incoterm, and lead-time assumptions. |
| Region | Worldwide RFQ support | Destination, compliance needs, packing notes, and shipping route are confirmed during quotation instead of embedded as a fixed retail shipping rate. |
| Quote currency | USD | Export quotations are usually discussed in USD unless a buyer requests another quotation currency. |
OEM Buyer Decision Path
Product selection usually fails when only one team reviews the motor. Use this path to connect mechanical fit, quote scope, validation evidence, and production handoff before sample approval.
| Buyer Role | Decision Check | Page Evidence | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Engineering | Envelope, output speed, continuous torque, stall condition, backlash/noise limit, shaft datum, and cable route. | Performance window, engineering focus, customization map, CAD/STEP request path, and material review. | Request CAD / STEP |
| Procurement | Prototype quantity, annual volume, destination, sample timing, quote scope, and approved supplier workflow. | RFQ checklist, email template, WhatsApp handoff, and quote caveat before sample pricing. | Send RFQ |
| Quality | Incoming CTQ, drawing revision, torque-speed test condition, noise/backlash method, and lot traceability expectation. | Risk controls, validation scope, buyer file package, and quality evidence review path. | Review Quality |
| OEM Program | NPI stage, frozen BOM fields, custom tooling boundary, packing rules, revision control, and production handoff. | OEM customization options, supplier workflow, export coordination, and related application routing. | OEM Workflow |
| Metric | Typical Range | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Backlash | < 30 arc-minutes | Important for limiting lost motion in reversing systems. |
| Reversing Accuracy | Measured at output shaft under defined load | Backlash claims only matter when the test method matches the buyer mechanism. |
| Stiffness Stack | Gear clearance, bearing support, shaft fit | Total lost motion includes the gearbox, output shaft, mount, and load connection. |
Ratio & Performance Window
These RFQ reference windows translate the planning ranges into an engineering shortlist. Final datasheet values are confirmed by winding, ratio, gear material, load, duty cycle, current limit, and test condition before sample approval.
| Frame / OD | Rated Voltage | Ratio Range | No-load RPM | Rated-load RPM | Continuous Output Torque | Stall Torque | Efficiency | Application Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12mm low-backlash build | 3-12V DC or encoder option | 5:1-1000:1 | Selected after backlash and speed target review | Measured at defined load and reversal condition | 100 g.cm-1.5 kg.cm reference window | Limit stall to preserve precision gear mesh | Precision fit may reduce efficiency slightly | Optics, smart locks, compact positioning |
| 16/22mm low-backlash build | 6-24V DC or BLDC | 4:1-1500:1 | Motor platform dependent; verify with reversal cycle | Confirmed by loaded repeatability test | 0.5-5.5 Nm reference window | Controller cutoff protects tooth flank and carrier | Stage count, preload, and grease dependent | Robot joints, gimbals, metrology devices |
| 36/42mm low-backlash review | 24-48V BLDC candidate | 3:1-512:1 | Driver speed and backlash target reviewed together | Validated on loaded steering or actuator axis | 9.3-35 Nm reference window | Requires heavy output support and current protection | Lower ratios preferred when precision and heat matter | AGV steering, heavy indexing, automation axes |
Sample Acceptance Plan
Before a motor family becomes a sample order, sales engineering converts the RFQ into acceptance checks for engineering, procurement, and quality. These checks keep CAD/STEP release, prototype approval, and repeat production tied to the same specification baseline.
| Workstream | Buyer Question | Evidence to Prepare | Pass Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backlash method | Is the backlash number measured the same way the buyer will validate it? | Allowed output play, arc-minute or degree method, torque preload, direction reversal, and fixture setup. | Measured backlash matches the buyer method before the sample is approved. |
| Reversing load | Will lost motion stay controlled after repeated reversal under load? | Reversal frequency, load torque, duty cycle, output coupling, and allowed post-life backlash. | Repeatability and backlash remain inside limit after the defined reversing cycle test. |
| Encoder and control fit | Does feedback improve the system without hiding mechanical clearance? | Encoder resolution, controller loop, homing method, backlash compensation plan, and accuracy target. | Control data and mechanical measurement agree under the same output load condition. |
| Preload stability | Will low-clearance gearing avoid excess friction, heat, or grease sensitivity? | Torque target, ratio, operating temperature, grease requirement, and efficiency or current limit. | Backlash reduction does not create unacceptable current rise, heat, or noise. |
Selection-Ready Product Data
Public diameter pages are only the starting point. For RFQ review, sales engineering confirms rated voltage, no-load RPM, rated-load RPM, continuous output torque, stall torque, current, efficiency, and gear ratio against your mechanism before releasing drawings or sample pricing.
| Performance Field | Buyer Input | How It Shapes the Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Rated voltage and current limit | 3V, 6V, 12V, 24V, or buyer-defined driver limit | Selects the winding, thermal margin, stall-current boundary, and battery or adapter fit. |
| No-load speed and loaded output speed | Motor RPM, target output RPM, and acceptable speed tolerance | Narrows the gear ratio and keeps the prototype inside the required actuation time. |
| Continuous output torque and stall torque | Working torque, peak load, jam condition, and stall duration | Checks gear material, shaft support, carrier strength, and safety margin before sampling. |
| Gear ratio and efficiency target | Known ratio, output RPM target, or torque-speed curve from the mechanism | Builds the ratio table used to compare speed, torque, current, efficiency, and heat rise. |
| Duty cycle and life target | On/off sequence, cycles per day, lifetime cycles, ambient temperature | Defines grease, gear stack, winding temperature, brush life, and sample validation scope. |
| Noise and backlash limit | dB limit, measurement distance, arcmin or degree target, load fixture | Separates POM, hybrid, metal, and low-backlash options before the CAD exchange. |
Customization Options
The useful custom scope is normally around the shaft, gearbox stack, feedback, cable exit, connector, and buyer file package. These options should be fixed before tooling, CAD exchange, or pilot builds.
| Custom Area | Common Options | RFQ Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Output shaft and mounting | D-cut, flat, threaded, cross-drilled, keyway, custom length, flange, bearing support. | Attach shaft datum, mating part drawing, radial/axial load direction, and installation sequence. |
| Gear material and backlash | POM, MIM, machined metal, hybrid stages, grease selection, low-backlash build review. | State torque peaks, reversing frequency, noise target, temperature, and life requirement. |
| Feedback and control | Encoder, Hall signal, EMI suppression, pinout, driver match, current-limit review. | Share CPR, signal voltage, controller type, cable route, connector drawing, and EOL test needs. |
| Cable, connector, and assembly | Lead wire length, connector model, cable exit, strain relief, bracket, harness, module assembly. | Include enclosure envelope, bend radius, pull-force concern, label rules, and packing notes. |
| Compliance and buyer file | RoHS/REACH file, material note, drawing revision, sample test report, lot traceability. | Confirm destination, regulated-market expectations, incoming inspection plan, and annual volume. |
Evidence Pack Before Sampling
These files are normally reviewed by request rather than downloaded instantly. Confirm the scope early so drawings, sample data, quality records, and production notes match the same motor revision.
| Evidence Item | What to Request | Why It Matters | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD / STEP baseline | Outer diameter, length, shaft geometry, flange datum, connector clearance, and mating-part constraints. | Prevents a mechanically suitable motor from failing because of envelope, shaft, or mounting mismatch. | CAD request |
| Torque-speed-current window | Rated voltage, no-load speed, rated-load speed, continuous torque, stall torque, current limit, and duty cycle. | Separates reference catalog windows from the sample value set that purchasing and engineering can approve. | RFQ template |
| Inspection and test evidence | Dimensional CTQ, gear ratio check, no-load current, load test, noise/backlash method, and final inspection record. | Lets the buyer define what must be proven before incoming inspection, pilot build, or supplier approval. | Quality review |
| Gear material and backlash route | POM, hybrid, or metal stage choice, grease condition, reversing motion, temperature, shock load, and noise target. | Aligns durability, acoustic behavior, backlash, cost, and life expectation before the sample BOM is frozen. | Material guide |
| OEM handoff package | Drawing revision, cable/connector rules, label and packing notes, destination, compliance file needs, and annual volume. | Turns a selected sample into a production-ready supplier package with fewer revision loops. | OEM workflow |
Gear Material Review
Use the material guide to align noise, torque density, stall load, wear, grease, and backlash expectations before the sample BOM is frozen.
CAD / STEP Request
Share the mating envelope and target duty data so sales engineering can confirm whether an existing outline drawing, STEP/IGES file, or custom shaft and flange proposal is suitable for your project.
Installation envelope, mounting pattern, shaft interface, and cable exit.
Voltage, loaded speed, torque, gear ratio, duty cycle, noise, and backlash limits.
Preferred CAD format, drawing revision, prototype quantity, destination, and compliance notes.
CAD files are shared by project fit and revision status. For custom shafts, flanges, cable routing, or gearbox interfaces, attach the mating drawing so the first CAD exchange uses the correct mechanical boundary.
Backlash-free behavior requires specialized preloaded mechanisms. Planetary designs can be reviewed to reduce lost motion under a defined test method.
State the allowed output play, load condition, measurement angle or arc-min method, and whether the limit applies after life testing.
No. Encoder feedback improves control visibility, but mechanical lost motion still needs gearbox and interface control.
Share allowed output play, reversing load, load radius, target repeatability, operating temperature, and whether the system can compensate in software.
Product Qualification Review
Send the target size, voltage, torque, speed, ratio, quantity, drawing status, and validation concerns. Sales engineering can then confirm whether this product family is the right starting point or whether another frame, gear material, or OEM assembly route is safer.
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