Challenge
Designing DC motors for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications requires addressing a combination of technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory challenges. AAM vehicles demand high power-to-weight ratio systems to achieve vertical takeoff and maneuverability. Lightweight yet powerful motion systems are a critical challenge, as they directly affect the vehicle's efficiency, payload capacity, range, and overall performance. Optimizing motor efficiency across a wide range of operating conditions is also key, given the limited available battery capacity and its direct impact on maximum range and overall energy consumption. AAM vehicles are subjected to rapid changes in temperature and other environmental changes during operation, meaning that DC motors must be designed to ensure reliable operation, regardless of conditions.
Portescap can provide both clean sheet and COTS-based designs to meet the Space, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements to maximize AAM vehicle efficiency and meet DO-160G environmental requirements, including temperature, vibration, and humidity. Portescap also designs our motion solutions to meet commercial, business, and general aviation requirements while being aligned to support the higher volume requirement of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in the future..
Benefits
- Compact and lightweight envelope
- High efficiency solutions
- Optimized power and torque dense designs
- Capability to withstand harsh environments
- Low inertia designs for quick start and stop
- Low EMI/EMC
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RECOMMENDED BRUSHLESS SLOTLESS
| Model | Motor Diameter (mm) | Motor Diameter (in) | Continuous Mechanical Power, Max (@25°C) (W) | Continuous Torque, Max (mNm) | Continuous Torque, Max (oz-in) | Motor Speed, Max (rpm) | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16ECP52 Ultra EC | 16 | 0.63 | 37 | 16.1 | 2.28 | 40000 | 62 | 2.19 | |
| 16ECP36 Ultra EC | 16 | 0.63 | 27.5 | 7.5 | 1.06 | 63000 | 41 | 1.45 | |
| 22ECT35 Ultra EC | 22 | 0.866 | 34 | 20 | 2.83 | 20000 | 67 | 2.36 | |
| 22ECT48 Ultra EC | 22 | 0.866 | 54 | 41.6 | 5.89 | 20000 | 98 | 3.46 | |
| 22ECT60 Ultra EC | 22 | 0.866 | 86 | 66.9 | 9.47 | 20000 | 123 | 4.34 | |
| 30ECT64 Ultra EC | 30 | 1.181 | 187 | 137 | 19.4 | 30000 | 263 | 9.28 | |
| 30ECT90 Ultra EC | 30 | 1.181 | 244 | 225 | 31.86 | 25000 | 380 | 13.4 |
RECOMMENDED BRUSHLESS SLOTTED FLAT
| Model | Motor Diameter (mm) | Motor Diameter (in) | Continuous Mechanical Power, Max (@25°C) (W) | Continuous Torque, Max (mNm) | Continuous Torque, Max (oz-in) | Motor Speed, Max (rpm) | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ECF | 20 | 0.787 | 9 | 9 | 1.27 | 10000 | 15 | 0.53 | |
| 32ECF | 32 | 1.26 | 32 | 32.9 | 4.65 | 10000 | 52 | 1.83 | |
| 45ECF | 43.2 | 1.7 | 50 | 91 | 12.89 | 10000 | 130 | 4.59 | |
| 90ECF | 90 | 3.54 | 260 | 1080 | 154.3 | 5000 | 960 | 34 |
RECOMMENDED DISC MAGNET STEPPER
| Model | Motor Diameter (mm) | Motor Diameter (in) | Holding Torque (nominal current) (mNm) | Holding Torque (nominal current) (oz-in) | Detent Torque (oz-in) | Detent Torque (mNm) | Step Angle (degree) | Steps per Revolution | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P110 064 | 16 | 0.63 | 7 | 0.99 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 15 | 24 | |
| P110 104 | 16 | 0.63 | 6.2 | 0.88 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 9 | 40 | |
| P310 | 32 | 1.26 | 14 | 2 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 6 | 60 | |
| P430 | 39 | 1.535 | 60 | 8.5 | 0.9 | 6.5 | 3.6 | 100 |
RECOMMENDED GEARHEADS
| Model | Motor Diameter (in) | Motor Diameter (mm) | Efficiency (%) | Static Torque, Max (Nm) | Static Torque, Max (oz-in) | Recommended Input Speed, Max (rpm) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R16 (Ball Bearing) | 0.629 | 16 | 85 | 1 | 141 | 7500 | |
| R22 (Ball Bearing) | 0.865 | 22 | 80 | 2 | 283 | 5000 | |
| R22HT (Ball Bearing) | 0.865 | 22 | 82 | 4.2 | 595 | 12000 | |
| R32 (Ball Bearing) | 1.258 | 32 | 80 | 20 | 2832 | 6000 | |
| R32HT (Ball Bearing) | 1.258 | 32 | 80 | 12 | 2.69 | 8000 |