Quasi-Direct-Drive Motor / AKE60-8 KV80

AKE60-8 KV80 Quasi-Direct-Drive Actuator

The smallest of the AKE family, this quasi-direct-drive module packs a brushless motor and 8:1 planetary gearbox into a 260 g body for space- and weight-sensitive robotic joints.

12.5 Nm

Peak Torque

5 Nm

Rated Torque

240 rpm

No-load Speed

8:1

Reduction

Product Overview

Tiny, precise QDD

The CubeMars AKE60-8 KV80 delivers 12.5 Nm peak torque at just 260 g, giving a torque density of about 46 Nm/kg with backlash controlled to roughly 9 arcmin for accurate, high-response control.

Its lightweight, compact structure and bidirectional mounting suit exoskeletons, robotic joints and collaborative robots where space and weight are at a premium.

Features & Benefits

Tiny, precise QDD

A featherweight actuator for compact robotic joints.

Featherweight

12.5 Nm peak from only 260 g.

9 arcmin Backlash

High-precision control.

Integrated 8:1

Motor and planetary reducer combined.

Bidirectional Mount

Flexible two-direction installation.

Efficient

Optimised winding for lower heat.

Compact Joints

Ideal for space-limited systems.

Technical Specifications

AKE60-8 KV80 Specifications

Verified CubeMars manufacturer specifications for the AKE60-8 KV80.

Peak torque12.5 Nm
Rated torque5 Nm
No-load speed240 rpm
Rated speed180 rpm
Reduction ratio8:1
KV80 rpm/V
Torque constant (Kt)0.13 Nm/A
Back-EMF (Ke)12.5 V/krpm
Rated voltage24 V
Rated current4.8 A
Peak current12 A
Phase resistance577 mOhm
Phase inductance704 uH
Pole pairs14
Backlash9 arcmin
Torque density46 Nm/kg
Insulation classF
Motor dimensionsD69 x 25 mm
Weight260 g
Operating temperature-20 to 50 C
Drive methodFOC
Applications

Where the AKE60-8 works

Built for the most compact robotic joints.

Exoskeletons

Compact assistive joints.

Cobot Wrists

Small, precise manipulator joints.

Small Robots

Lightweight joint actuation.

Research

Miniature QDD modules.

Why Choose This Product

Why the AKE60-8

Featherweight

260 g module.

Precise

9 arcmin backlash.

Flexible

Bidirectional mounting.

Support

Robomatek engineering assistance included.

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