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Designed for high performance robotics
23 June 2025
Aimed at the specific requirements for high precision manipulation robotics manufacturers, Servotecnica's SVTM series rotary actuators integrate a brushless servomotor, a high-resolution absolute encoder, and a zero-backlash harmonic gear unit in a compact package that typically features a hollow shaft to facilitate through wiring, slip ring assemblies or other essential system services.

Recently the Italian motion component and systems manufacturer developed two new cost-effective standard versions of its SVTM series in 118 and 153mm diameter package sizes that offer nominal output torques of 33 and 49Nm respectively, both are equipped with a 19 bits resolution BiSS-C protocol absolute encoder. Available with full application support from Mclennan, the new standard SVTM 70 and 105 mechatronic joints cover a wide selection of the industry’s most commonly specified requirements and have been designed for further customisation for output torque and encoder type.
The smaller SVTM 78 series mechatronic joint features a brushless servomotor with a nominal speed of 3300 rpm at 48VDC and a 50:1 ratio harmonic gearbox. The complete package with its BISS-C absolute encoder has a peak output torque of 73Nm and, with a 118mm diameter and nominal length of just over 101mm includes a 12mm through hole. The higher powered SVTM 105 provides a peak torque of 115Nm. With its larger diameter motor and 50:1 ratio gear unit, this compact 158mm diameter x 100.5mm long housing features a 20mm diameter through hole. Both models are IP65 sealed with waterproof connectors throughout.
Customisation includes alternative resolution absolute encoders – up to 22 bits in BISS and SS protocols as well as incremental, SPI or asynchronous encoder types. Optional gear unit ratios are available with potentially increased overall package length. Robotic system machine builders and OEMs can complement these rotary joints with Servotecnica’s own range of SVTS-A series slip ring assemblies – available in a wide choice of signal/power circuits.
Mclennan is a long-established distribution partner for Servotecnica, providing a comprehensive selection of complementary drives and motion controls for the Italian manufacturers range of servomotors as part of a comprehensive application service from motor selection through to after sales support.
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