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SANYO DENKI Develops 5-Phase Stepping Motor with Industry-Leading Torque and Compact Design

April 27, 2026

SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. has expanded its SANMOTION F Stepping Systems lineup with a new 5-phase stepping motor that delivers industry-leading (1) torque in a compact design.
It is ideal for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, conveyor robots, mounting machines, and medical equipment.

42 mm sq. Stepping Motor

42 mm sq. Stepping Motor

Features

1. High Torque

Compared to our conventional products, (2) torque has been improved by up to 70%, enabling high-torque operation, faster positioning, and shorter equipment cycle times.

2. Low Vibration and High Positioning Accuracy

Vibration during operation has been reduced by more than 10%, while positioning error at stop has been reduced by approximately 44% compared to the conventional products. (2) This ensures smooth motion and precise stopping, improving overall equipment accuracy.

3. Compact and Lightweight

Compared to the conventional products, (2) overall length has been reduced by up to 10% and mass by up to 8%, contributing to more compact and lightweight equipment designs.

(1) Based on our own research as of April 27, 2026, conducted among equally sized 5-phase stepping motors on the market.

(2) Comparison with our conventional SANMOTION F5 stepping motors (SH528□-72□□, SM542□-82□□, SM560□-82□□).

General Specifications

Stepping Motor

Flange size Motor
length [mm]
Rated current
[A/phase]
Holding torque
[N·m]
Mass
[kg]
28 mm sq. 32.0 0.75 0.062 0.11
51.5 0.75 0.095 0.19
42 mm sq. 33.0 1.4 0.21 0.24
39.0 1.4 0.3 0.3
47.0 1.4 0.39 0.38
59.0 1.4 0.54 0.51
60 mm sq. 44.0 1.4 0.65 0.57
44.0 2.8 0.65 0.57
55.0 1.4 1.05 0.79
55.0 2.8 1.05 0.79
84.5 1.4 2 1.33
84.5 2.8 2 1.33

PDF Catalog

English

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Applications

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, conveyor robots, mounting machines, and medical equipment

Price

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Release Date

April 27, 2026

The information stated in this release is current as of April 27, 2026. SANMOTION is a registered trademark of SANYO DENKI CO., LTD.

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