Motion Control – Brushless Motor
New 70 mm motor expands the EC-i family
VAUGHAN, Ontario, September 21, 2026 – Electromate Inc., the exclusive Canadian distributor of maxon precision motors and drive systems, announces the Canadian availability of the new maxon EC-i 70 800W brushless DC motor. The motor extends the EC-i family with a 70 mm platform designed for applications that need high output, flexible configuration, and a cost-optimized design without the ingress protection and industrial connectors of an enclosed servo motor.
Based on the established IDX70 motor design, the EC-i 70 800W is an iron-cored inner-runner motor with an aluminum flange and housing. Integrated Hall sensors are supplied as standard to simplify commutation and system integration. The motor has an open rear side and exposed connectors, making it suited to installations where the surrounding machine or enclosure provides the required environmental protection.
The EC-i 70 800W is available in two winding options: 48V, part number 940649, and 60V, part number 952543. Both versions are released for series production and available immediately.
Flexible mechanical and feedback configurations
The modular platform allows engineers to configure the motor for speed, torque, positioning, and packaging requirements. Compatible options include:
- AB 60 S brake
- GPX 70 planetary gearheads in Standard, Low Noise, and Ultra Performance versions
- GB9, GB12, and GB65 right-angle gearheads
- ENX 16 EASY encoder, including versions with absolute signals
- ENX 22 EMT multiturn absolute encoder for position detection across multiple revolutions
- Controller options include maxon ESCON2 servo controllers for speed and current control, plus EPOS4 positioning controllers with optional Safe Torque Off functionality.
Choosing between the EC-i 70 and IDX70
The EC-i 70 800W provides the core motor platform for cost-sensitive applications in protected installations. For applications requiring higher ingress protection, industrial connectors, or integrated electronics, maxon’s IDX servo motor family remains the appropriate choice.
“The EC-i 70 gives Canadian machine builders another practical option when they need 800 W of brushless motor power and a configurable drivetrain, but do not require the enclosure and connectivity of a complete IDX servo motor,” said Warren Osak, President of Electromate Inc. “Its compatibility with maxon gearheads, encoders, brakes, and controllers allows engineers to build a matched motion solution around the application.”
Availability
The maxon EC-i 70 800W is available immediately in Canada through Electromate. Engineers can contact Electromate at electromate.com for motor sizing, winding selection, gearhead and feedback configuration, controller matching, pricing, and delivery information.
About Electromate
Electromate Inc. supplies precision motion control, mechatronic, robotic, and automation components and systems to Canadian manufacturers, machine builders, system integrators, and research organizations. Its application engineering team supports component selection and system configuration for demanding industrial and technical applications. Learn more at electromate.com.
About maxon
maxon develops and manufactures precision drive systems, including brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, controllers, and complete mechatronic drive solutions. Maxon products are used in industrial automation, robotics, medical technology, aerospace, and other applications requiring compact and reliable motion control. Learn more at maxongroup.com.
Features include:
- 10-55 VDC Input
- 25A continuous / 50A peak Output @ 10-55 VDC
- Four Quadrant Regenerative Operation
- Programmable Gain Settings
- PIDF Velocity Loop
- Compact Size, High Power Density
- On-the-Fly Mode Switching
- On-the-Fly Gain Set Switching
- Dedicated Safe Torque Off (STO) Inputs
- Space Vector Modulation (SVM) Technology
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