Engineering selection tool for tubular & flat linear motors

Linear Motor Selection

This tool calculates the required continuous (RMS) and peak thrust of a linear motor from your load and motion profile, then verifies a candidate motor against stroke, timing, peak-force and continuous-force criteria.

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Selection workflow

  1. Define load mass and motion profile.
  2. Compute cruise force, acceleration & deceleration force, and RMS continuous force.
  3. Pick a motor from the catalog or enter its rated continuous / peak force.
  4. Verify stroke, timing, peak and continuous criteria — read PASS / FAIL.
Sample catalog data is illustrative. Always confirm ratings with the motor manufacturer’s datasheet before procurement.

Modules

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Motion & Force Calculator

Compute RMS and peak thrust from your load and motion profile; verify a candidate motor.
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Compare

Select a shared load & motion profile, then compare candidate motors side-by-side against the same duty cycle.
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Linear Guide / Bearing

Select a linear guide and compute L10 life from dynamic rating and load.
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Theory & Formulas

Core equations, symbols and a fully worked example.
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Motor Catalog

Sample linear-motor database; load any model into the calculator.
Linear Motor Selector · educational engineering tool