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Kollmorgen BH-828-E-43-B3 E1
Product Series: BH (High-Torque Frameless Brushless DC/AC Servo Motor)
Product Introduction:
The BH-828-E-43-B3 E1 is a high-performance frameless (hollow-shaft) brushless servo motor from Kollmorgen’s BH product line. It is designed for direct-drive rotary applications where the motor is integrated directly into the mechanical structure, eliminating gears, belts, and couplings. This results in zero backlash, high stiffness, and superior dynamic response.
Detailed content
Model Breakdown:
- BH = Product Family (Frameless Brushless Servo Motor)
- 828 = Outer Diameter: 82mm / Inner Diameter: 28mm
- E = Electrical Length Code (Medium Torque Variant)
- 43 = Stack Length: 43mm
- B3 = Winding Configuration (Specific Kv/Torque Constant)
- E1 = Feedback Option: Multi-turn Absolute Encoder (BiSS-C / EnDat 2.2)
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 82 mm |
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 28 mm |
| Stack Length | 43 mm |
| Continuous Torque | 3.5 Nm (rated) |
| Peak Torque | 10.5 Nm (3 sec) |
| Rated Speed | 3,000 RPM (continuous) |
| Max Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Torque Constant (Kt) | 0.45 Nm/A (B3 winding) |
| Voltage Constant (Ke) | 4.8 V/krpm |
| Phase Resistance | 0.85 Ω (phase-to-phase) |
| Phase Inductance | 0.6 mH |
| Rotor Inertia | 12 g·cm² |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Feedback Type | Multi-turn Absolute Encoder (BiSS-C / EnDat 2.2) |
| Encoder Resolution | 17-bit (131,072 counts/rev) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +80°C |
| Insulation Class | Class H (180°C) |
| IP Rating (Motor Only) | IP00 (requires customer sealing) |
Functional Features:
- Zero-backlash direct drive — motor mounts directly into the load.
- Hollow shaft design allows passage of cables, shafts, or cooling lines through the center.
- Multi-turn absolute encoder retains position after power-off — no homing required.
- High torque density: 41 Nm/L — among the highest in its class.
- Low cogging torque (< 1% of rated torque) for smooth low-speed operation.
- Corrosion-resistant laminations with N42SH neodymium magnets.
Working Principle:
The motor operates on the three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) / sinusoidal commutation principle. The stator contains 12 slots with 10 poles (or similar configuration). The rotor carries permanent magnets. The drive sends sinusoidal currents to the stator windings, creating a rotating magnetic field that interacts with the rotor magnets, producing torque. The absolute encoder mounted on the shaft provides real-time position feedback to the servo drive for closed-loop control.
Structural Features:
- Stator: Silicon steel laminations, epoxy-potted for vibration resistance.
- Rotor: Carbon-fiber retained sleeve with N42SH NdFeB magnets.
- Bearings: Not included — customer selects bearing set (typically angular contact ball bearings).
- Mounting: Press-fit into custom housing (OD) or clamped (ID).
- Shaft: Hollow bore — no output shaft (frameless design).
Material Composition:
- Stator Core: M19 silicon steel laminations (0.2mm thickness)
- Windings: Class H enamel copper wire (200°C rating)
- Magnets: N42SH Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB)
- Rotor Sleeve: Carbon fiber composite / Inconel 718 (varies by variant)
- Housing: No housing — frameless
Advantages:
- Eliminates mechanical transmission losses (gears, belts, couplings).
- Zero backlash — critical for precision positioning.
- Highest torque-to-inertia ratio in the 82mm frame class.
- Compact form factor saves machine envelope space.
- Absolute feedback enables instant-on operation.
Applicable Industries:
- Semiconductor wafer handling
- Robotic joints (6-axis and collaborative robots)
- Gimbal and antenna positioning
- Medical imaging (CT/MRI gantries)
- Aerospace actuation
- Optical gimbal systems
Installation Requirements:
- Press-fit stator OD into housing bore: interference fit of 0.01–0.03mm.
- Use torque-controlled press — maximum press force: 3 kN.
- Install angular contact ball bearings (e.g., 7005CD/P4A) on both sides.
- Preload bearings to 15–25 N axial preload.
- Ensure encoder cable exits through the hollow bore — minimum bend radius 30mm.
- Seal the motor from contaminants using custom labyrinth seal or O-ring.
Usage Precautions:
- Do not drop or impact the motor — magnet fracture risk.
- Do not exceed max speed of 6,000 RPM — centrifugal force can delaminate rotor.
- Ensure adequate cooling — continuous operation above 4,000 RPM requires forced air or liquid cooling.
- Demagnetization risk above 150°C rotor temperature — monitor with thermal sensor.
- Handle with ESD precautions — encoder electronics are sensitive.












