Mitigate the Risks of Servo Motor Overloads: The Role of Thermal Time Constants in Servo System Sizing

When intermittent power demands are high for an extended time, classic RMS calculations and speed-torque performance curves may not be enough for proper servo motor and drive selection. Considering thermal time constants is essential to prevent undersizing and overload. This paper explains how to incorporate thermal time constants to reduce the risk of under-sizing your selected servo motor.

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