{"id":1391,"date":"2026-01-12T06:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motionshop.com\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2026-01-01T15:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:09:44","slug":"motion-control-electromate-introduces-maxon-hej-70-high-efficiency-joint-for-mobile-robotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motionshop.com\/?p=1391","title":{"rendered":"Motion Control &#8211; Electromate Introduces maxon HEJ 70 High-Efficiency Joint for Mobile Robotics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Motion Control &#8211; Mobile Robotic Joint Actuator!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/electromate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3923\" src=\"https:\/\/motionshop.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Electromate-Maxon-Mobile-Robitic-Joint.jpg\" alt=\"motion control - robitic joint\" width=\"576\" height=\"485\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/electromate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2877\" src=\"https:\/\/motionshop.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Electromate-Robotics-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"motion control electromate robotics\" width=\"216\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Vaughan, Ontario, Canada &#8212; Motion Control &#8211; Electromate Inc., Canada\u2019s exclusive distributor of maxon precision mechatronic components, announces the release of the HEJ 70 High-Efficiency Joint actuator. This compact, fully integrated robotic joint actuator is engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of mobile and manipulation robots.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Product Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">The HEJ 70\u201148\u201150 actuator combines a torque-dense motor, planetary gearbox, 14-bit absolute encoder, and EtherCAT control electronics into a sealed, IP67-rated package. It delivers a peak torque of \u00b150 Nm and a maximum joint speed of 28 rad\/s, with efficiencies up to 74% at 12 Nm and 26 rad\/s. The actuator&#8217;s compact design (1.05 kg) and high performance make it suitable for lightweight robotic applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Key Specifications<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Peak Torque<\/strong>: \u00b150 Nm (future variants may exceed 60 Nm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Max Joint Speed<\/strong>: 28 rad\/s @ 60 V; 22 rad\/s @ 48 V<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>: Up to 74% at 12 Nm and 26 rad\/s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Ingress Protection<\/strong>: IP67 (sealed against dust and water)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Voltage Range<\/strong>: 30\u201360 V DC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Control Interface<\/strong>: EtherCAT (daisy-chain), PWM fan control, 1 kHz cycle rate, PDO-mapped gains<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Position Sensor<\/strong>: 14-bit absolute encoder, &lt; 0.6\u00b0 error<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Torque Sensing<\/strong>: Current-based, \u00b1 0.8 Nm accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Backdrive Torque<\/strong>: ~0.5 Nm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Output Bearing<\/strong>: Cross-roller bearing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Performance &amp; Reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Continuous Torque<\/strong>: \u00b119 Nm at 2 rad\/s without extra cooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Efficiency Peak<\/strong>: ~74% at 12 Nm &amp; 26 rad\/s; generator efficiency reaches ~72%<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Designed for High Cycle Fatigue<\/strong>: 12 million impacts at 38 Nm, 100k at 50 Nm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Operating Life Examples<\/strong>: Over 56,000 hours at 10 Nm, 22 rad\/s<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Use Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">The HEJ 70 actuator is ideal for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Autonomous mobile manipulators and cobots<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Lightweight robotic arms and grippers<br \/>\nQuadruped and biped robots<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">End-effector joints, compact SCARA joints, and wearable robotics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Integration Highlights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Ready-to-use with onboard control electronics, torque &amp; position sensing, and active cooling system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Simplified system architecture using EtherCAT daisy-chain; reduces external cabling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Includes simulation models for design verification and sizing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\"><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">The HEJ 70 High-Efficiency Joint actuator is available for quote in Canada through\u00a0Electromate\u00a0Inc. For more information or to request a quote, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.electromate.com\/hej-70-high-efficiency-joint-for-mobile-robots\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.electromate.com\/hej-70-high-efficiency-joint-for-mobile-robots\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755798921534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dPRzRjpu6iOJPfl5qgpoT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.electromate.com\/hej-70-high-efficiency-joint-for-mobile-robots\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><b>About Electromate: <\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\">Electromate&#8217;s Core Purpose is to help Manufacturers build better machines using differentiated motion control automation technology. They specialize in Robotic and Mechatronic Solutions for the Industrial Automation marketplace. 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Vaughan, Ontario, Canada &#8212; Motion Control &#8211; Electromate Inc., Canada\u2019s exclusive distributor of maxon precision mechatronic components, announces the release of the HEJ 70 High-Efficiency Joint actuator. 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