Compumotor: Microstepper drive

Parker Haninfin's Compumotor Div. (Rohnert Park, CA) introduces the OEMZL microstepper drive for packaging machinery OEMs and high-volume applications.

Nov 30, 1999

Advanced damping technologies increase stepper motor performance by damping resonance and ringing usually seen after quick moves. In quantities of 100, OEMZL4 drive is priced below $500 and OEMZL6104 drive/controller is priced at less than $865.

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