AM8553-0GH0-0000 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff AM8553-0GH0-0000 is a synchronous servo motor from the AM Synchronous Servo Motors series, featuring a 104 mm flange and rotatable angular connector or terminal box. It has a 24-bit OCT multi-turn feedback type and is designed with increased mass moment of inertia and a smooth shaft. This standard version motor is rated for Safety Integrity Level 2 and comes without a holding brake.
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The AM8553-0GH0-0000 synchronous servo motor is manufactured by Beckhoff and belongs to the Synchronous Servomotors product series within the AM Synchronous Servo Motors family. It is intended for closed-loop positioning in machine tools, pick-and-place axes, and packaging stations where rapid acceleration and high accuracy are required. When paired with a compatible Beckhoff drive controller, the motor produces controlled torque that keeps axis movement synchronized with PLC commands. Its permanent-magnet design supports responsive speed changes and precise positioning during repetitive machine cycles. The integrated feedback system continuously reports rotor position to the drive, allowing it to correct deviations caused by changing loads or acceleration demands.
The motor uses a rotatable angular connector or a terminal box, allowing the power and feedback interface to be oriented for the available machine space while reducing cable bending stress. A flange diameter of 104 mm supports accurate mounting and matches common planetary gearheads in the same size class. Position data is provided with 24-bit resolution per revolution, allowing the drive to detect minute increments of shaft movement. The OCT multi-turn encoder system retains absolute rotation counts without batteries and provides immediate position information after startup. The motor is supplied without a holding brake, so an external mechanical device or drive-generated torque must secure the load when necessary. It is provided in the Standard version and uses the baseline configuration for this motor type.
A smooth shaft transfers torque through clamps or collets without the discontinuity of a keyed interface, helping minimize runout in precision couplings. The rotor uses the increased mass moment of inertia option, which stores additional rotational energy and helps smooth speed fluctuations during cyclic operation. Winding code G indicates electrical resistance and inductance values suited to compatible medium-voltage Beckhoff amplifiers. Functional safety support up to SIL 2 allows the connected control system to implement safe torque off through the drive channel. An overall length code of 3 keeps the housing compact for machines with limited axial space. The short housing can simplify integration where nearby frames, guards, or tooling restrict the available installation depth.
