Frameless and torque motors
Rotor and stator kits built directly into the machine, removing couplings and gearing from the axis. Tell us the application and we'll specify the right product, and the parts around it, for your machine.

What we need to know to specify frameless and torque motors
These are the questions an applications engineer works through first. Approximate answers are fine: ranges narrow the options quickly, and we confirm the details with you.
- Outer diameter: Under 50 mm, 50–100 mm, 100–200 mm, Over 200 mm
- Peak torque: Under 2 Nm, 2–20 Nm, 20–200 Nm, Over 200 Nm
- Use: Robot joint, Gimbal / pan-tilt, Rotary table, Spindle
- Hollow shaft: Yes, No
We also ask about the environment (washdown, outdoor, subsea, ATEX, vacuum, shock and EMC), annual quantities and timescale, because these decide whether a standard, modified or custom design is the best fit.
9 series compared
Series from 2 manufacturers, grouped by type. Figures are the highest published for each series. Open a series for the full specification and, for brands outside our supply network, the alternatives that meet or exceed it.
Housed direct-drive motor (6)
| Brand | Series | Continuous torque | Peak torque | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akribis Systems | ADR-A | 407.2 Nm | 1,017.9 Nm | 2,000 rpm |
| Akribis Systems | ADR-B | — | — | 2,000 rpm |
| Akribis Systems | AXD | 250.6 Nm | 648.9 Nm | 3,000 rpm |
| Akribis Systems | AXD-ERA | 250.6 Nm | 648.9 Nm | 2,000 rpm |
| Akribis Systems | ACD | 9.22 Nm | 32.25 Nm | 1,200 rpm |
| Akribis Systems | ACW | 7.4 Nm | 35.9 Nm | 400 rpm |
Frameless torque motor (3)
| Brand | Series | Continuous torque | Peak torque | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akribis Systems | ADR-F | 3.75 Nm | 11.22 Nm | 3,000 rpm |
| Akribis Systems | ADR-P | 365 Nm | 985.5 Nm | — |
| Motion Control Products | TI Series In-Runner Frameless Direct Drive Torque Motors | 70 Nm | — | — |
Summarised from manufacturers' published data. Always confirm against the current datasheet; an engineer will check the fit before recommending anything.
Brands
Spec builder
Specify frameless and torque motors
Select every part you need, answer the questions an applications engineer would ask, and see your summary before we ask for any details.
- 1Products
- 2Performance
- 3Environment
- 4Volumes
- 5Your spec
Engineer support
Talk to an engineer about frameless and torque motors
Tell us what you need, whether it is this part, an equivalent or a complete axis built around it. An engineer will review your requirements and reply, normally within one working day.
- Reviewed by an engineer, not an autoresponder
- Like-for-like and better-fit alternatives
- Standard, modified and custom options
Prefer to configure it? Use the spec builder.
