This is the most common selection question.

• Control Method: Stepper motors usually operate in open-loop control (no feedback), making the system simpler and lower-cost. Servo motors must be closed-loop with encoder feedback, making them more complex and expensive.

• Performance: Stepper motors provide high torque at low speeds, but torque drops at higher speeds, and they cannot handle overload. Servo motors maintain stable torque across the entire speed range and have strong overload capability.

• Solicitud: Choose a stepper motor if your application requires cost-effective, precise positioning with stable loads. Choose a servo motor if your project requires very high dynamic response, speed, or torque control.

• Nuestra solución: Nuestro closed-loop stepper motor series combines the benefits of both—servo-like reliability at a much lower cost.

Holding torque is the maximum torque a motor can provide while energized but not rotating. It is a key performance indicator of how much “force” the motor can hold.

• A higher holding torque is better, but only within reason.
• Overspecifying torque will increase cost, size, and power consumption unnecessarily.
• The best practice is to calculate the maximum torque needed for your application and select a motor with a 30–50% safety margin.

• Open-Loop: The controller only sends pulse commands without checking if the motor actually reached the position. Simple and cost-effective, suitable for most basic applications.
• Closed-Loop: The motor has an encoder that provides real-time feedback. The driver compares the command position with the actual position, correcting any errors immediately. This dramatically improves accuracy and reliability, especially under heavy loads

• Two-Phase: The most common and cost-effective, suitable for general automation.
• Three-Phase: Provides smoother motion and lower vibration compared to two-phase.
• Five-Phase: Delivers the smoothest and quietest operation, with reduced resonance, ideal for high-precision applications.

• Velocidad: Determined by the pulse frequency (pulses per second). Higher frequency = faster speed.
• Direction: Controlled by a direction signal line (DIR pin, high/low level).
• Angle: Determined by the total number of pulses. More pulses = larger rotation angle.

Microstepping is a drive technique that subdivides a motor’s full step (e.g., 1.8°) into many smaller steps.

• Higher Resolution: Enables much finer positioning.

• Smoother Motion: Reduces low-speed vibration and noise.
  Our drivers support up to 256 microsteps per step for ultra-smooth performance.

Yes—a driver is mandatory. A stepper motor cannot run by connecting directly to a DC supply. The driver converts control signals (pulses and direction) into the correct timing and current for the motor coils.

Yes, heating is normal. Stepper motors continue to draw current even when stationary to maintain holding torque.

• Safe operation is possible up to 80°C surface temperature.

• Excessive heat may indicate overcurrent settings on the driver.

• Nuestro closed-loop and integrated stepper motors include smart current control, reducing unnecessary heating and improving efficiency.

Step loss happens when the motor cannot follow input commands. Common reasons include:

• Load torque exceeding motor capacity.
• Acceleration/deceleration rates set too aggressively.
• Driver current too low.
• Mechanical jamming in the transmission system.
• Supply voltage too low, especially at high speed.

One of the main advantages of stepper motors is bajo mantenimiento:

• No brushes → minimal wear.
• Just ensure clean surfaces and good ventilation.
• Regularly check wiring and connectors.
• Monitor bearings for unusual noise after long-term use.
• Avoid corrosive or extreme environments.