Choosing the right motor for an industrial power tool is no trivial task. Designers must consider the unique operating profile of the tool as well as operating life, product weight, user comfort and energy efficiency – particularly if the tool is to be battery operated.
Thomas Baile, Business Development Manager at Portescap, examines the performance requirements of power tool applications and looks at how the latest advances in motor technology for these tasks are helping to address typical design compromises.












