Overview and designations
KOLLMORGEN SERVO MOTORS
KOLLMORGEN SERVO MOTORS Technical Specifications
| Model | Flange Size | Power Range (kW) | Max Speed (RPM) | Stacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKM1 | NEMA 17 / 40 mm | 0.08 - 0.30 kW | 8000 RPM | 3 |
| AKM2 | NEMA 23 / 58 mm | 0.10 - 0.94 kW | 8000 RPM | 4 |
| AKM3 | 70 mm | 0.09 - 1.31 kW | 8000 RPM | 3 |
| AKM4 | NEMA 34 / 84 mm | 0.21 - 1.73 kW | 6000 RPM | 4 |
| AKM5 | NEMA 42 / 108 mm | 0.56 - 3.87 kW | 6000 RPM | 4 |
| AKM6 | 138 mm | 1.17 - 6.24 kW | 6000 RPM | 4 |
| AKM7 | 188 mm | 3.97 - 8.58 kW | 6000 RPM | 3 |
| AKM8 | 260 mm | 12.4 - 19.8 kW | 3000 RPM | 3 |
Kollmorgen Motion Control & Servo Solutions: Target Industries & Application Scope
Empowering harsh environments and precision automation with Kollmorgen servo motors, direct drive technology, explosion-proof drives, and AGV vehicle automation.
Precision Motion for Extreme & High-Demand Applications: Kollmorgen motion systems—including AKM® servo motors, direct drive rotary (DDR) motors, stainless steel washdown servo solutions, and Goldline® explosion-proof motors—are engineered to deliver maximum power density, high positioning accuracy, and exceptional reliability across severe-duty global industries.
| Target Industry | Kollmorgen Application Scenarios | Key Products & High-Value Long-Tail Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals | Aseptic liquid filling, pill compression, hazardous fluid mixing, pharmaceutical packaging, explosion-proof reactor agitating. | Kollmorgen explosion-proof servo motors, stainless steel IP69K washdown motors, HAZLOC certified drives. |
| Food & Beverage Processing | High-speed meat/poultry processing, bakery handling, bottling & capping lines, hygienic cartooning, washdown conveyor automation. | Kollmorgen AKMH™ stainless steel servo motor, IP69K hygienic servo drive, food-grade motion control systems. |
| Oil & Gas / Energy | Downhole drilling tools, automated valve actuation, offshore pipeline inspection, hazardous location positioning. | Kollmorgen Goldline® EB series explosion-proof motors, ATEX / IECEx certified brushless servo motors. |
| Plastics & Rubber Machinery | All-electric injection molding machines, blow molding clamping units, rubber extrusion lines, high-duty thermoforming. | Kollmorgen high-torque servo motors, AKD®2G dual-axis servo drives, high-dynamic direct drive systems. |
| Lifting, Hoisting & Ports | Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) in container terminals, overhead crane positioning, heavy-duty winch control, material handling systems. | Kollmorgen NDC Solutions for AGVs, heavy-duty winch servo motors, mobile robot vehicle automation kit. |
| Water & Wastewater Treatment | Sludge dewatering centrifuges, high-precision chemical dosing pumps, motorized gate valve control, aerator speed regulation. | Kollmorgen direct drive rotary (DDR) motors, corrosion-resistant servo drives, high-torque low-RPM motors. |
| Metals, Minerals & Mining | Continuous casting machines, metal slitting & shearing lines, heavy material crushing, conveyor belt positioning, mining automation. | Kollmorgen high-power density servo motors, heavy-industry ruggedized resolvers, high-torque direct drive linear motors. |
| Pulp, Paper & Construction | High-speed paper slitting, tissue converting equipment, precast concrete placement, heavy machinery position control. | Kollmorgen multi-axis motion controller, direct drive motor systems, precision tension control servo drive. |
| Power Generation & Wind Energy | Wind turbine pitch control systems, hydroelectric valve control, generator excitation positioning, solar tracking systems. | Kollmorgen wind turbine pitch motors, harsh-environment brushless servo motors, high-reliability motion systems. |
Above is the comprehensive table of KOLLMORGEN SERVO MOTORS.
* Note: Maximum motor power ratings are based on 4-pole motors for a 50 Hz line frequency. WeDrive ensures high-precision power transmission with KOLLMORGEN SERVO MOTORS technology.
Kollmorgen AKM® Series Brushless Servo Motor Model Code Nomenclature
Comprehensive selection guide and model decoder for Kollmorgen AKM1 to AKM8 AC brushless servo motors, flange sizes, winding options, connector configurations, and washdown seals.
Example Model Code:
AKM 6 2 P - A N C N DA 00
Decoding Kollmorgen AKM servo motor nameplates ensures precise replacement matching, optical/resolver feedback identification, Intercontec connector selection, IP65/IP67 washdown protection, and holding brake options.
| Digit / Position | Feature Category | Designation Options & Code Meaning | SEO & Engineering Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKM | Motor Series | AKM = High-Performance AC Brushless Servo Motor Series | Kollmorgen AKM servo motor |
| 6 (Digit 1) | Flange Frame Size |
1 = 40 mm | 2 = 58 mm | 3 = 70 mm | 4 = 84 mm 5 = 108 mm | 6 = 138 mm | 7 = 188 mm | 8 = 260 mm |
Kollmorgen AKM frame size, 138mm flange servo |
| 2 (Digit 2) | Rotor Stack Length |
1 = 1 stack | 2 = 2 stacks | 3 = 3 stacks | 4 = 4 stacks | 5 = 5 stacks (Determines motor core length, torque density, and overall length) |
Servo motor stack length & continuous torque |
| P (Digit 3) | Winding Type |
A to Z = Standard voltage & speed winding codes S = Custom / Special winding execution |
Kollmorgen motor winding speed / voltage rating |
| A (Digit 4) | Mounting Flange Standard |
A = IEC with tolerance N (Standard) | B = NEMA flange standard C / G / H = Alternative IEC standards | D = Other standard R = IEC with tolerance R | M, T = Reinforced bearing (AKM8) W = Flange coating for Washdown, IEC | S = Special flange |
IEC servo flange, NEMA motor mount, AKM washdown coating |
| N (Digit 5) | Shaft Design |
C = Keyway shaft | K = Open keyway N = Smooth shaft (without keyway) | S = Special shaft design |
Keyed shaft, smooth servo motor shaft |
| C (Digit 6) | Connection System |
B = Dual 90° M23 Intercontec connectors (AKM2) C = Dual straight M23 on 0.5m leads (AKM1-2) or Dual 90° M23 motor-mounted (AKM3-7) D = Single 90° M23 Intercontec connector (AKM2-4) 9 = Single 90° itec (AKM1) or Single 90° M23 connector (AKM2-6) G = Dual straight M23 Intercontec connector (AKM2-7) H = Dual 90° M40 Intercontec + M23 feedback connector (AKM74QT & AKM82T) M / P = Dual / Single Molex connectors on 0.5m leads (AKM1-4) T = Dual terminal box for power + M23 feedback (AKM8) Y = Single ytec connector (AKM1) |
Intercontec M23 connector, ytec itec servo plug, Molex lead |
| N (Digit 7) | Holding Brake Option | 2 = 24 V DC holding brake installed | N = Without holding brake | S = Special brake | 24V DC servo brake option |
| DA (Digit 8-9) | Feedback Device | Resolver / Encoder options: 2-pole resolver, EnDat 2.1 / 2.2 absolute encoder, SFD3 (Smart Feedback Device), Hiperface / Hiperface DSL single-cable feedback, BiSS encoders, or S = Special feedback. | Kollmorgen resolver, EnDat encoder, SFD3 Hiperface DSL |
| 00 (Digit 10-11) | Sealing & Protection Class |
00 = Standard motor without shaft seal (IP54 rating) 01 = With shaft seal (IP65 rating) OF = Food Grade execution (IP67 rating, stainless steel connectors, food-safe lube) OW = Washdown execution (IP67 rating, washdown coating) XX = Custom modification |
IP65 shaft seal, IP67 Food Grade, OW washdown AKM motor |
Mounting and shaft availability varies by base frame size (e.g., AK1, AK2, AK3, AK4, AK5, AK6, AK7, AK8). Stainless steel Hummel connectors are specifically applied for Washdown (OW) and Food Grade (OF) versions. Always verify physical flange dimension tolerances when cross-referencing replacement servo motors.
Technical Specifications
AKM® Model Nomenclature





