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PxG® Integrated Precision Planetary Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE

June 23, 2025

PxG® Integrated Precision Planetary Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE
PxG® integrated – highly dynamic performance and precise positioning in a small installation space

The new PxG® integrated series combines PxG® planetary gear units and CM3G.. servomotors to create a single highly compact, precise, and dynamic unit.

Specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning

SEW-EURODRIVE’s PxG®M..CM3G.. precision planetary gearmotors have been specifically developed for highly dynamic applications involving precise positioning. One key feature is their extremely compact design, with aninstallation length up to 40% shorterthan conventional servo planetary gearmotors with adapter mounting for the motor. In the future, this means PxG® integrated precision planetary gearmotors will even be suitable for many applications that previously required right-angle gear units. Furthermore, the compact design ensures extremely high torsional rigidity and a low mass moment of inertia. Together with the high overload capacity, these features maximize the solution’s dynamic credentials.

In conjunction with the high-performance materials being used, the latest winding and magnet technology results in high efficiency and reduced heat generation, despite the compact design.

The acoustic optimization of components and the high-precision helical planetary gear units of the PxG® series also ensure low-noise operation.

Features

  • Three gear unit sizes (PxG® 3, 4, and 5), each in three performance classes, can at present be combined with two motor sizes (CM3G71 and CM3G80), each in two lengths (S and M)
  • Single-stage, two-stage, and three-stage precision gear units with gear ratios of 4 to 220
  • Output variants: flange block with/without index bore, solid shaft – smooth or with key/splining
  • Output shaft designs optionally also available in stainless steel
  • Rotational clearance between 1 and 8 angular minutes, depending on the size and number of stages
  • Can be used instead of right-angle gearmotors thanks to the extremely compact design
  • IP65 degree of protection (option of IP66)
  • Ambient temperature of -15 °C to +40 °C
  • Exceptionally smooth running and excellent controllability thanks to an optimized electromagnetic design
  • Flexible encoder options – Resolver, Hiperface, EnDat2.2 (MOVILINK® DDI in preparation)
  • Less cabling thanks to single-cable technology with EnDat2.2 digital encoders
  • Compact version with single-cable technology and no encoder

Technical data

The technical data is based on the combination of SEW-EURODRIVE’s PxG® precision planetary gear units in sizes 3, 4, and 5 and the new CM3G71 and CM3G80 motors.

PxG®M technical data
PxG®P5G
the scalable all-rounder

Optimized for S3 short-time duty (cdf* < 60%)
P6G
the fast endurance runner

Optimized for high mean speeds or S1 continuous duty (cdf* = 100%)
P7G
the precision powerhouse

Optimized for high overload capacity and precision
Gear ratio4 – 1004 – 10016 – 220
Peak torque
Nm
105 – 84070 – 480169 – 990
Rotational clearance3 – 4 arcmin3 – 4 arcmin1 arcmin

cdf = cyclic duration factor

CM3G.. technical data

CM3G71S71M80S80M
Speed
rpm
30006000300060003000600030006000
Standstill torque
Nm
2.455.84.6515.6
Standstill current
A
1.462.753.957.33.156.210.118.9
Maximum torque
Nm
4.512.6830
Maximum current
A
3.269.2176.11221.540

Areas of application

  • Machine tool gantries
  • Delta robots
  • Mounting presses
  • Drilling and pegging machines
  • Filling and transfer starwheels
  • Printing machines
  • Diaper machines
  • Laser cutting machines
  • Wire and pipe bending machines
  • Chain magazines and tool changers

Sample applications

Delta robot

The benefits for you

  • Easy to integrate into the robot thanks to the exceptionally compact design
  • A high level of precision as standard, ensuring high repeat accuracy and precise positioning – even at a rate of over 200 positioning tasks per minute
  • High control quality based on the extremely high torsional rigidity of the short design
  • Drive with small mass moments of inertia that enable high acceleration values and make it possible to boost productivity
  • Parameterizable MOVIKIT® software solutions for robotics
Chain magazine and tool changer

The benefits for you

  • Drive with small mass moments of inertia that enable high acceleration values and make it possible to boost productivity
  • Space-saving installation in the tool changer thanks to an exceptionally compact design
  • “Chip-to-chip time” minimized as a result of the very quick tool change made possible by the PxG®M..CM3G.. servo actuator’s high overload capacity
  • Wide variety of encoders for optimum integration into the machine tool
Wire and pipe bending machine

The benefits for you

  • Highly dynamic servo gearmotors that support thousands of processing steps per minute and increase the machine’s throughput
  • Significantly faster inline functions such as straightening, cutting, chamfering, and bending facilitated by the new PxG®M..CM3G.. solutions
  • Maintenance-free servo actuators that are ideal for non-stop production
  • Huge energy-saving potential realized by replacing conventional hydraulic drive technology

Available options

  • Reduced rotational clearance
  • Food-grade lubrication
  • Stainless steel output shafts
  • Permanent-magnet holding brake
  • Approvals: UL and CSA (in preparation)
  • Encoder systems:
    • Resolver
    • Hiperface® encoder with electronic nameplate, single-turn and multi-turn
    • EnDat2.2 from HEIDENHAIN with single-cable technology, single-turn and multi-turn
  • Design with single-cable technology and no encoder

Source

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