Alva Industries Launches GearTorq™ Frameless Motor Series for Geared Actuation Systems
New motor range expands Alva's FiberPrinting™ portfolio with designs optimized for compact, power-dense actuator applications
Alva Industries (ALVA) has announced the launch of GearTorq™, a new series of frameless motors developed specifically for geared applications and actuator systems.
The new product line is based on Alva's proprietary FiberPrinting™ manufacturing technology and introduces a motor form factor designed to make use of the available length in existing geared actuation designs.
According to the company, GearTorq™ features a longer motor design than the SlimTorq™ series, enabling engineers to develop compact and power-dense actuator solutions.
Designed for Geared Applications
GearTorq™ combines a compact outer form factor with a large inner diameter, allowing gear sets to be mounted directly within the center of the motor instead of being arranged only in series, as in conventional designs.
The company states that this configuration is intended to help engineers optimize packaging constraints while maintaining system performance.
The motor series also incorporates performance characteristics including:
- High torque density
- No torque saturation
- High peak torque capability
These features are designed to support compact actuator designs across a range of geared applications.
Initial Product Range
The initial launch of the GearTorq™ series includes three motor sizes:
- 39 mm outer diameter
- 64 mm outer diameter
- 88 mm outer diameter
The motors are available with multiple winding options and can be customized to meet specific application requirements.
Expansion of Frameless Motor Portfolio
With the introduction of GearTorq™, Alva now offers two frameless motor product families:
- SlimTorq™ – designed for applications requiring a compact axial footprint.
- GearTorq™ – designed for geared applications and actuator systems where available length can be utilized to improve integration and performance.
According to the company, the two product series provide engineers with additional flexibility when designing motion systems.
Engineering Resources
Alva stated that engineers and system designers can review available GearTorq™ configurations and evaluate suitable motor options through the company's online Product Selector.
The company also offers engineering support for application requirements, customization options and actuator design.