D Style vs. M Style vs. S Style SmartMotor™: Which Connector Style Fits Your Machine?

Choosing the right connector style speeds up installation and improves serviceability. D‑Style SmartMotor models use familiar D‑sub connectors and are popular for panel or protected‑enclosure mounting. M‑Style SmartMotors use metric circular connectors with IP65/IP67 options for harsher environments. S‑Style adds a sloped cap with metric connectors to discourage debris accumulation and support washdown‑friendly designs. All […]
What Is a SmartMotor™?

The Integrated Servo Motor That Shrinks Your Control Cabinet The term SmartMotor™ describes a class of integrated servo motors from Moog Animatics that combine the motor, drive, controller, encoder, and I/O into a single unit. Instead of wiring a separate servo drive, PLC/motion controller, and feedback device, engineers connect power, communication, and a handful of […]
New Class 6 D-style SmartMotor™ from Moog Animatics

Moog Animatics’ CLASS 6 D-STYLE SMARTMOTOR™ offers high power in a small package. It’s a fully integrated controller with a small footprint and great power density. The Class 6 D-Style SmartMotor™ has an extended power range (up to 1 kW) in the same compact package of previous series. It provides improved torque density and increased […]