How Do Servo Motors Maintain Stable Performance in Extreme Cold Environments?

When we talk about "servo motors", many people will first think of its high-precision performance in automation equipment, robots, and CNC machine tools. But do you know? In extremely cold environments, such as minus 30℃ or even lower, the stability of servo motors becomes crucial. So, how does it "stand the cold"? Today's article will talk to you about the "anti-freeze secrets" of servo motors in low-temperature environments.

1. How terrible is the low-temperature environment?

Let's first take a brief look at the impact of extremely cold environments on motors:

• The lubricating oil becomes thicker and the rotation resistance becomes greater
• The internal materials of the motor become brittle and easily damaged
• The cable sheath becomes hard or even cracked
• The performance of electronic components decreases, the response becomes slower or even fails

In short, at low temperatures, the "physical functions" of the motor will be greatly reduced, the operating efficiency will plummet, and it may even "strike" directly.

2. How does the servo motor achieve anti-freeze and stable operation?

1. Use special low-temperature grease

Ordinary grease will thicken at low temperatures, and the rotation will not be smooth. Therefore, in extremely cold environments, special low-temperature grease must be used, which can maintain good fluidity at temperatures of -40℃ or even lower, making the motor run more smoothly.

2. Choose low-temperature resistant materials

Many high-end servo motors use low-temperature impact-resistant plastics and cold-resistant metals to manufacture key components. In this way, even in extremely cold conditions, the components will not become brittle or break, greatly improving the overall reliability.

3. Specially designed protective structure

Extremely cold environments are usually accompanied by wind, snow, and humidity, so the housing and sealing structure of the servo motor must be waterproof, dustproof, and anti-freeze cracking. Some motors will specially strengthen the IP level (protection level), even to IP67 or above, to cope with severe weather.

4. Matching heating system

This is a point that many people don’t know: some servo systems are designed with a built-in preheating function. Before starting, the motor is heated inside, and then it starts to run when the temperature rises, just like humans wear down jackets before going out, and prepare the state first.

5. Cold-resistant cables and connectors

The external connection part cannot be ignored either. Low-temperature-resistant soft cables can prevent the outer skin from cracking, while ensuring stable signal transmission without signal loss due to low temperatures.

If your industry also involves the operation of equipment in cold regions, you must pay attention to whether the servo motor supports low-temperature working environments when selecting the model. Only by choosing the right motor can you confidently and boldly continue to operate efficiently in the "ice and snow"!