SPHYLI Series Vacuum Linear Motor

Vacuum & Special-Environment Motion Systems
SPHYLI series vacuum linear motors provide direct-drive motion for vacuum systems using specialized insulation, low-outgassing materials and suitable surface treatment. Six motor families cover 29–2,100 N peak force and 14–490 N continuous force, with application-specific validation required.
sphyli vacuum linear motor main

Positioning accuracy

High torsional rigidity and constant torsional backlash over the entire gearbox service life ensure consistently high performance

Compactness

High torque density thanks to high performance and short design

Low maintenance

Highest quality standards for a long service life and extended maintenance intervals

Technical data

Direct-drive motion for vacuum systems

One configurable motor family for precision vacuum motion

The SPHYLI series combines vacuum-oriented insulation, low-outgassing construction and direct-drive linear motion across six motor families and 25 model configurations.

Direct-drive vacuum motion

Purpose-built for linear motion in vacuum systems and precision positioning assemblies.

Low-outgassing construction

Low-outgassing adhesives, epoxy systems and cables are combined with selected structural materials and surface finishes.

Configurable integration

Insulation, outgassing control, thermal management, dimensions and interfaces can be reviewed for each project.

Engineering information

Technical data

Compare the six SPHYLI motor families by force, electrical characteristics, thermal limits and motor length. All values are reference catalog values and require application-specific validation.

29–2,100 NPeak force
14–490 NContinuous force
1 × 10⁻⁷ TorrReference vacuum level
25Model configurations
Model family

SPHYLI1 vacuum linear motor

Values shown for the available motor-length configurations.

SPHYLI1 vacuum linear motor specifications
Parameter Unit SPHYLI101 SPHYLI102 SPHYLI103 SPHYLI104 SPHYLI105
Peak force N 126 252 378 504 630
Continuous force N 29 59 88 118 147
Motor constant N/√W 2.9 5.8 7.1 8.2 9.2
Max. continuous power W 101 102 152 203 254
Peak current Arms 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Continuous current Arms 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Resistance Ω L-L 2.1 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5
Inductance mH L-L 0.9 1.8 2.7 3.6 4.5
Back-EMF constant Vpeak/(m/s) L-L 6.9 13.7 20.6 27.4 34.3
Force constant N/Arms 8.4 16.8 25.2 33.6 42.0
Electrical time constant ms 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Max. winding temperature °C 100 100 100 100 100
Mover mass kg 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.90
Stator mass per meter kg/m 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7
Pole pitch mm 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Motor length mm 74 134 194 254 314
Model family

SPHYLI2 vacuum linear motor

Values shown for the available motor-length configurations.

SPHYLI2 vacuum linear motor specifications
Parameter Unit SPHYLI201 SPHYLI202 SPHYLI203 SPHYLI204 SPHYLI205
Peak force N 211 421 632 842 1,053
Continuous force N 49 98 147 197 246
Motor constant N/√W 5.0 8.4 10.3 11.9 13.3
Max. continuous power W 96 136 203 271 339
Peak current Arms 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Continuous current Arms 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Resistance Ω L-L 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0
Inductance mH L-L 1.1 2.3 3.5 4.5 5.8
Back-EMF constant Vpeak/(m/s) L-L 11.5 22.9 34.4 45.9 57.3
Force constant N/Arms 14.0 28.1 42.1 56.2 70.2
Electrical time constant ms 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Max. winding temperature °C 100 100 100 100 100
Mover mass kg 0.50 0.80 1.00 1.25 1.45
Stator mass per meter kg/m 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
Pole pitch mm 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Motor length mm 74 134 194 254 314
Model family

SPHYLI3 vacuum linear motor

Values shown for the available motor-length configurations.

SPHYLI3 vacuum linear motor specifications
Parameter Unit SPHYLI301 SPHYLI302 SPHYLI303 SPHYLI304 SPHYLI305
Peak force N 315 630 945 1,260 1,575
Continuous force N 74 147 221 294 368
Motor constant N/√W 6.1 10.3 12.6 14.6 16.3
Max. continuous power W 145 203 305 407 508
Peak current Arms 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Continuous current Arms 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Resistance Ω L-L 3.0 6.0 9.0 12.0 15.0
Inductance mH L-L 1.7 3.4 5.1 6.8 8.5
Back-EMF constant Vpeak/(m/s) L-L 17.1 34.3 51.4 68.6 85.7
Force constant N/Arms 21.0 42.0 63.0 84.0 105.0
Electrical time constant ms 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Max. winding temperature °C 100 100 100 100 100
Mover mass kg 0.80 1.10 1.50 1.70 2.00
Stator mass per meter kg/m 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8
Pole pitch mm 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Motor length mm 74 134 194 254 314
Model family

SPHYLI4 vacuum linear motor

Values shown for the available motor-length configurations.

SPHYLI4 vacuum linear motor specifications
Parameter Unit SPHYLI401 SPHYLI402 SPHYLI403 SPHYLI404 SPHYLI405
Peak force N 420 840 1,260 1,680 2,100
Continuous force N 98 196 294 392 490
Motor constant N/√W 7.2 12.2 15.0 17.3 19.3
Max. continuous power W 183 258 386 515 644
Peak current Arms 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Continuous current Arms 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Resistance Ω L-L 3.8 7.6 11.4 15.2 19.0
Inductance mH L-L 2.2 4.4 6.6 8.8 11.0
Back-EMF constant Vpeak/(m/s) L-L 22.9 45.7 68.6 91.4 114.3
Force constant N/Arms 28.0 56.0 84.0 112.0 140.0
Electrical time constant ms 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Max. winding temperature °C 100 100 100 100 100
Mover mass kg 1.00 1.30 1.70 2.00 2.40
Stator mass per meter kg/m 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7
Pole pitch mm 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Motor length mm 74 134 194 254 314
Model family

SPHYLI5 vacuum linear motor

Values shown for the available motor-length configurations.

SPHYLI5 vacuum linear motor specifications
Parameter Unit SPHYLI501 SPHYLI502
Peak force N 41 83
Continuous force N 17 34
Motor constant N/√W 2.7 4.5
Max. continuous power W 40 59
Peak current Arms 2.4 2.4
Continuous current Arms 1.0 1.0
Resistance Ω L-L 10.6 21.2
Inductance mH L-L 7.6 14.2
Back-EMF constant Vpeak/(m/s) L-L 14.0 28.1
Force constant N/Arms 17.2 34.4
Electrical time constant ms 0.7 0.7
Max. winding temperature °C 90 90
Mover mass kg 0.10 0.16
Stator mass per meter kg/m 3.0 3.0
Pole pitch mm 24.00 24.00
Motor length mm 60 108
Model family

SPHYLI6 vacuum linear motor

Values shown for the available motor-length configurations.

SPHYLI6 vacuum linear motor specifications
Parameter Unit SPHYLI601 SPHYLI602 SPHYLI603
Peak force N 29 58 87
Continuous force N 14 29 43
Motor constant N/√W 2.4 4.0 4.8
Max. continuous power W 37 54 81
Peak current Arms 4.2 4.2 4.2
Continuous current Arms 2.1 2.1 2.1
Resistance Ω L-L 2.2 4.4 6.6
Inductance mH L-L 1.6 3.2 4.7
Back-EMF constant Vpeak/(m/s) L-L 5.6 11.3 16.9
Force constant N/Arms 6.9 13.8 20.7
Electrical time constant ms 0.7 0.7 0.7
Max. winding temperature °C 90 90 90
Mover mass kg 0.10 0.14 0.18
Stator mass per meter kg/m 3.3 3.3 3.3
Pole pitch mm 22.50 22.50 22.50
Motor length mm 54 100 145

Common reference specifications: insulation class F; dielectric withstand 1,500 V for 60 s; insulation resistance >10 MΩ at 500 V DC. Application temperature: 0 to 40 °C. Application-specific validation and thermal assessment are required.

SPHYLI1 vacuum linear motor mechanical outline
SPHYLI1 mechanical outline. Dimensions are in millimetres; motor length varies by model as listed in the table.
SPHYLI2 vacuum linear motor mechanical outline
SPHYLI2 mechanical outline. Dimensions are in millimetres; motor length varies by model as listed in the table.
SPHYLI3 vacuum linear motor mechanical outline
SPHYLI3 mechanical outline. Dimensions are in millimetres; motor length varies by model as listed in the table.
SPHYLI4 vacuum linear motor mechanical outline
SPHYLI4 mechanical outline. Dimensions are in millimetres; motor length varies by model as listed in the table.
SPHYLI5 vacuum linear motor mechanical outline
SPHYLI5 mechanical outline. Dimensions are in millimetres; motor length varies by model as listed in the table.
SPHYLI6 vacuum linear motor mechanical outline
SPHYLI6 mechanical outline. Dimensions are in millimetres; motor length varies by model as listed in the table.
Configured around your vacuum system

Match force, length and materials to the application

Select the required peak force, continuous force and motor length, then confirm vacuum level, stroke, duty cycle and operating voltage for the application.

  • Reference vacuum level of 1 × 10⁻⁷ Torr
  • Project review for insulation and outgassing requirements
  • Configurable thermal, mechanical and electrical integration
SPHYLI vacuum linear motor integration view
Application fields

Direct-drive motion for controlled vacuum environments

The SPHYLI family supports vacuum equipment that needs configurable force, compact mechanical integration and low-outgassing material choices.

01

Vacuum deposition

Direct-drive linear motion for deposition and vacuum processing equipment.

02

Semiconductor systems

Configurable vacuum motion for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

03

Research chambers

Linear motion for research chambers and laboratory vacuum assemblies.

04

Precision positioning

Direct-drive motion for equipment requiring precise linear positioning.

System integration

Define the operating conditions before final configuration

Share the chamber pressure, force, stroke, duty cycle and interface requirements so insulation, materials and thermal management can be reviewed together.

Reference vacuum level1 × 10⁻⁷ Torr
Application temperature0 to 40 °C
Insulation classClass F
Dielectric withstand1,500 V / 60 s
Insulation resistance>10 MΩ at 500 V DC

Discuss your vacuum linear motion requirement with our engineers.

Share vacuum level, force, stroke, duty cycle and mechanical interface requirements for model selection and integration review.

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SPHYLI Series Vacuum Linear Motor
SPHYLI series vacuum linear motors provide direct-drive motion for vacuum systems using specialized insulation, low-outgassing materials and suitable surface treatment. Six motor families cover 29–2,100 N peak force and 14–490 N continuous force, with application-specific validation required.

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