In modern industrial applications, harsh environments place higher demands on equipment reliability. Leveraging its exceptional R&D capabilities, Jacobs has successfully developed a custom-designed, high-protection-rating (IP68) direct-drive rotary (DDR) motor. This motor is specifically designed for operation in underwater or humid environments, demonstrating its superior performance in terms of waterproofing and dustproofing.
[IP68 Definition]
IP68 is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard for equipment protection ratings, specifically indicating that the equipment has extremely high waterproof and dustproof capabilities. The first digit "6" indicates that the equipment is completely dustproof, effectively resisting the intrusion of dust; while the second digit "8" indicates that the equipment can be continuously submerged in water depths exceeding 1 meter, ensuring that it can continue to operate normally during prolonged underwater work.
This type of high-protection motor is particularly suitable for high-tech manufacturing industries such as semiconductors, photovoltaics, new energy, and 3C products, and can demonstrate excellent performance in demanding production environments.
[IP68 Test]
To verify the protective performance of this DDR motor, Yacobes conducted rigorous waterproof and dustproof tests (referencing standard GB/T4208-2017).
In the waterproof test, the sample was submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. The test results showed that the sample's appearance did not change significantly, and the motor ran continuously throughout the test, indicating that it has good waterproof performance.
In the dustproof test, engineers use a metal square-hole sieve with a diameter of 75μm to evenly introduce talc powder into the test environment. The sample is placed inside the test chamber, and the internal pressure is maintained below atmospheric pressure by a vacuum pump.
The experiment lasted for 8 hours, with the motor running continuously. Test results showed no significant changes in the sample's appearance, and the motor did not stop rotating. This series of rigorous tests fully demonstrates the superior performance of the newly developed direct-drive rotary motor in harsh environments.
[Application Areas]
High-protection-level direct-drive rotary motors play an important role in high-tech manufacturing industries such as semiconductors, photovoltaics, new energy, 3C, and medical devices.
1. Semiconductors
• Wafer cleaning: In wafer cleaning equipment, the motor needs to operate stably in a high humidity and chemical environment. A high-protection-level motor can prevent the intrusion of water and chemicals.
• Wafer dicing: Wafer dicing requires complete dust and water protection to meet the stringent requirements of a clean environment. High-protection-level motors effectively prevent dust and cooling water from affecting the motor's internal components, thereby improving motor reliability and lifespan.
2. New Energy
• Automated production line: During the loading, unloading, and handling of battery components, the motors must withstand the effects of dust and humid environments to ensure the efficient operation of the production line.
• Battery Assembly: During battery assembly, the motor needs to operate in a waterproof and dustproof environment to ensure battery safety and performance.
• Battery packaging: In the battery packaging process, the high-protection motor can work stably in humid and electrostatic sensitive environments, ensuring product quality.
3. 3C
• SMT pick and place machine: In surface mount technology (SMT), the motor needs to work in a high-precision and high-cleanliness environment to prevent dust and moisture from affecting the quality of the circuit board.
Assembly line drive: The motor's excellent dustproof capability effectively prevents the intrusion of dust and fine particles, reducing the failure rate. This dustproof design not only protects the integrity of the motor's internal components and extends the equipment's service life, but also ensures the stability of the production process, thereby improving overall production efficiency.
4. Medical
• Medical instrument component production: In the manufacturing of medical equipment, motors need to operate in a cleanroom environment to ensure dust-free and waterproof conditions, thus guaranteeing the reliability of medical devices.
• Biological sample processing: When used for automated processing of biological samples, the high protection performance of the motor ensures that the equipment can operate normally in humid environments.
Whether ensuring equipment reliability, improving production efficiency, or coping with complex working environments, the IP68-rated high-protection direct-drive rotary motor developed by Yacobes demonstrates its superior waterproof and dustproof performance. Furthermore, the motor's direct-drive design significantly reduces transmission losses and improves energy efficiency, contributing to higher production efficiency and product quality.
Looking to the future
With the development of industrial automation and intelligence, the demand for high-protection-level motors will continue to grow. ECOBES, with its strong R&D team and customization capabilities, can quickly respond to market demands and provide high-protection motor solutions that meet specific customer requirements. Currently, ECOBES holds over 130 global patent licenses and multiple industry certifications.
In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology, ECOBES will join hands with more customers from different industries to create safer and more efficient solutions, helping customers achieve optimal work efficiency in various complex environments.
