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16N78 Athlonix

16N78 Athlonix Brush DC Motor

16N78 Athlonix

The 16N78 Athlonix high torque DC motor design combines high power density and precious metal commutation. This coreless DC motor can deliver a torque up to 6 mNm continuously and reach up to 80% efficiency while maintaining a long lifetime. With ironless construction and a neodymium magnet for high performance, this high torque motor is a perfect fit for applications ranging from infusion pumps to lab automation.

Product Highlights

  • Ironless construction
  • Neodymium magnet for high performance
  • High power density package
  • Precious metal commutation
  • Long brush life
  • Compact Brush DC motor design
  • Winding possibilities
  • REE windings to reduce electro erosion
  • Low self heating

Customization Available

  • Cable or terminal outputs
  • Coil modifications - resistance and inductance
  • Custom shafts - flats, knurling, diameter, length
  • Fixation holes
  • Sleeve or ball bearings
Part Number 16N78-135.1001 16N78-208E.1001 16N78-210E.1001 16N78-212E.1001 16N78-212P.1001 16N78-214E.1001
Motor Diameter (in) 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63
Motor Diameter (mm) 16 16 16 16 16 16
Shaft Play - Axial (in) 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
Shaft Play - Axial (mm) 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15
Shaft Play - Radial (in) 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
Shaft Play - Radial (mm) <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03
Back EMF Constant (V/1000 rpm) 0.19 2.9 2.09 1.42 0.71 1.08
Continuous Current, Max (A) 3.41 0.23 0.34 0.49 1.03 0.65
Continuous Torque, Max (mNm) 6 6.3 6.2 6.6 6.9 6.6
Continuous Torque, Max (oz-in) 0.85 0.89 0.88 0.93 0.98 0.93
Mechanical Time Constant (ms) 6.8 9.3 8.3 8.6 6.8 8.8
Motor Regulation (10³/Nms) 62 78.85 69 71.37 64.88 70.69
No-Load Current, Typical (mA) 90 4 5 5 18 10
No-Load Speed (rpm) 7894 8200 9270 8380 8350 8275
Nominal Voltage (V) 1.5 24 18 12 6 9
Rotor Inertia (gcm²) 1.1 1.18 1.2 1.2 1.05 1.25
Rotor Inertia (oz-in-sec² 10ˉ⁶) 15.572 16.704 16.987 16.987 14.864 17.695
Torque Constant (mNm/A) 1.8 27.7 20 13.6 6.8 10.3
Torque Constant (oz-in/A) 0.25 3.92 2.83 1.93 0.96 1.46
Weight (g) 24 24 24 24 24 24
Weight (oz) 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85
Ambient Operating Temperature, Max: Rotor (°C) 100 100 100 100 100 100
Ambient Operating Temperature, Max: Rotor (°F) 212 212 212 212 212 212
Ambient Operating Temperature Range: Motor (°C) -30 to 85 -30 to 85 -30 to 85 -30 to 85 -30 to 85 -30 to 85
Ambient Operating Temperature Range: Motor (°F) -22 to 185 -22 to 185 -22 to 185 -22 to 185 -22 to 185 -22 to 185
Continuous Speed, Max (rpm) 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000
Efficiency (%) 83 81 83 86 82 83
Friction Torque (mNm) 0.09 0.08 0.09 0.07 0.12 0.1
Friction Torque (oz-in) 0.02 0.011 0.013 0.01 0.017 0.014
Output Power (W) 4.7 4.9 4.9 5.2 5.4 5.2
Rotor Inductance (mH) 0.01 2.4 1 0.5 0.1 0.3
Shaft Load, Max - Axial (5 mm. from bearing) (N) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Shaft Load, Max - Axial (5 mm. from bearing) (oz) 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
Shaft Load, Max - Radial (5 mm. from bearing) (N) 100 100 100 100 100 100
Shaft Load, Max - Radial (5 mm. from bearing) (oz) 359.6 359.6 359.6 359.6 359.6 359.6
Stall Torque at Nominal Voltage (mNm) 13.5 11 13.1 12.4 13.6 12.4
Stall Torque at Nominal Voltage (oz-in) 1.91 1.56 1.86 1.76 1.93 1.76
Terminal Resistance (Ohm) 0.2 60.5 27.5 13.2 3 7.5
Thermal Resistance (rotor/body) (°C/W) 6 / 25 6 / 25 6 / 25 6 / 25 6 / 25 6 / 25
Thermal Time Constant (rotor/stator) (s) 12 / 250 12 / 250 12 / 250 12 / 250 12 / 250 12 / 250
Document Document Type Language File Type
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