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 we have developed and coated with insulation. We enable innovative motor designs that are not constrained by the limitations of electrical steel sheets, providing solutions to many challenges faced by our customers. 【Matching of Axial Gap Motors (Axial Flux Motors) Topology and "Somaloy(R)"】 ■ Net shaping (3D mechanical shape that can be "unidirectionally pressed") ■ Realization of freedom in 3D magnetic circuit design ☆ Achieving compactness, lightweight, and cost reduction that was difficult with conventional electrical steel materials☆ 【Grade】 Covers from below 100Hz to 100kHz 【Advantages for Electric Motors】 Reduction of 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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basic information
**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 been mass-produced in various vehicle applications! **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 electrical steel sheets. 2) Existing powder metallurgy processes can be reused. 3) Complex-shaped components can be formed with high dimensional accuracy using net shape, improving yield to nearly 0% and achieving high cost-effectiveness compared to existing electrical steel sheets. - Reduction of motor mass due to 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 and hybrid cars - 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.
Detailed information
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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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Company information
Heganes Co. started as a coal mining company in the village of Heganes 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. Heganes' metal powders are adopted as excellent materials for manufacturing parts and various other applications, serving as essential materials in many fields of industry. As the range of applications expands, we are developing a wide variety of products with different chemical compositions, particle sizes, and shapes, and Heganes continues to play a leading role in these developments, offering a rich and comprehensive product range unmatched by any other metal powder manufacturer, currently supplying over 3,500 types of products from 17 locations worldwide. Heganes Co. is globally active across the group towards achieving climate neutrality in all operations by 2037 to contribute to sustainable growth.