Soft magnetic composite material (SMC) "Somaloy(R)" for automotive motor applications.
Somaloy(R)
A must-see for those struggling with miniaturizing motors! Ideal for pancake structure high-torque ultra-flat axial gap motors, etc.!
"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made from pure iron powder that has been developed and insulated by our company. We enable innovative motor designs that are not constrained by the limitations of electromagnetic steel sheets, providing solutions to many challenges faced by our customers. 【Matching of Axial Gap Motors (Axial Flux Motors) Topology with "Somaloy(R)"】 ■ Net shaping (3D mechanical shapes that can be "unidirectionally pressed") ■ Realization of freedom in 3D magnetic circuit design ☆ Achieving compact, lightweight, and low-cost designs that were difficult with conventional electromagnetic steel sheets☆ 【Grades】 Covers from below 100Hz to 100kHz 【Examples of Advantages for Electric Motors】 Reduces dimensions and weight by up to 60% ☆ Technical design support for axial gap motors is also underway☆ ・ 3D magnetic circuit analysis using JMAG ・ 3D CAD modeling ・ Optimization using Mode Frontier ・ Winding design ・ Strength analysis We will design according to your requirements. Please feel free to contact us. ★ Catalogs for axial gap motors using "Somaloy(R)" are currently being distributed ★
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**Main Needs for Motors Used in Vehicles** - Increase power density (i.e., miniaturization and cost reduction) - Install motors in a more space-efficient manner than before - Reduce losses even in high-frequency ranges **Suitable Application Examples** - Ultra-flat pancake-type axial gap motors Motors using 'Somaloy(R)' have already achieved mass production results in various vehicle motors! **Benefits of Utilizing 'Somaloy(R)'** - Best match for the topology of axial gap motors suitable for miniaturization and high power density! 1) Enables 3D magnetic circuit design, significantly improving miniaturization and cost reduction that was difficult with electromagnetic steel sheets. 2) Existing powder metallurgy processes can be reused. 3) Complex-shaped parts can be formed with high dimensional accuracy using net shape, improving yield to nearly 0% and achieving high cost-effectiveness compared to existing electromagnetic steel sheets. - Reduction of motor mass through miniaturization 1) Insulating coating applied to pure iron-based powder achieves high permeability with high compressibility. 2) Insulating coating on each particle significantly reduces eddy current losses, especially in high-frequency ranges. ☆ Currently providing technical design support for axial gap motors ☆
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Applications/Examples of results
【Usage】 ■ For small, high power density motors required for electric vehicles, hybrid cars, etc. - Traction motors - Drive motors - Auxiliary motors - In-wheel motors ■ Passive components On-vehicle reactors Off-vehicle reactors Choke coils Ignition coils Injectors, etc. The frequency range spans from several hundred Hz to hundreds of kHz, contributing to the needs of vehicle electrification.
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Axial gap motor (axial flux motor) single stator, single rotor type: image diagram
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Structure sample of YASA (Yokeless and Segmented Armature) motor.
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Axial Gap Motor (Axial Flux Motor) Double Stator - Single Rotor Type (DSAFM): Image Diagram
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Axial Gap Motor (Axial Flux Motor) Double Stator - Single Rotor Type (DSAFM): Structural Image Diagram
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| Model number | overview |
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| Somaloy 1P | Basic type A strong candidate for increasing high permeability |
| Somaloy 3P | Strength UP product |
| Somaloy 5P | Low loss type |
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Heganas Corporation started as a coal mining company in Heganas village in southern Sweden over 220 years ago in 1797. Since then, it has continuously led the global market as a pioneer in iron powder and metal powder, growing into the world's largest manufacturer of metal powders with an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons. Our vision is to inspire the industry to make more with less, improving resource efficiency and leading a wave of positive change. Heganas' metal powders are adopted as excellent materials for manufacturing parts and various other applications, serving as crucial materials in many sectors of the industry. As the range of applications expands, a wide variety of products with different chemical compositions, particle sizes, and shapes are being developed, with Heganas continuing to take a leading role in these developments. We offer a rich and comprehensive product range that surpasses any other metal powder manufacturer, supplying over 3,500 types of products from 17 locations worldwide. Heganas Corporation is globally active across the group, aiming to achieve climate neutrality in all operations by 2037 to contribute to sustainable growth.