Actuation Redefined
Traction Drive Speed Reducer with Zero Backlash
Archimedes Drive is a traction drive based speed reducer, also known as a drive or gearbox without gears. Built around a simplified & scalable design, it delivers high torque in a compact and robust form factor. No backlash. Just pure, direct motion. Whether you’re building the next generation of precision robots or compact actuators, Archimedes Drive is ready. Robust. Silent. Scalable. Engineered to last.
COMPOUND PLANETARY
TRACTION CONTACT
Resilient by Design
Survive shock loads, vibrations and collisions.
When subjected to excessive peak torques, Archimedes Drive seamlessly transitions into a sliding regime without critical damage.
Amplify Torque
High Reduction Ratio’s in a single stage through compound planetary mechanics. Ensure exceptional accuracy and transparency with traction technology.
25
:1
25
:1
Ultimate Control
High Stiffness, Zero backlash. Exceptional Transparency.
Traction Drive Speed Reducers offer Exceptional Stiffness and continuous traction keeps forces intact, enabling accurate transmission and intuitive motion control.
Redefine Accuracy
Zero Backlash. None. Nada.
Smooth hollow cylinder shaped planets. As these planets rotate, rotational motion is transmitted from the input to the output with continuous contact.
Discrete Performance
Low Noise
<
0
dBA
As quiet as gentle rain
Present, but barely noticed
Maximized Endurance
High Efficiency
>
100
%
Maximized Power
Rolling traction, minimal energy loss
Efficiency plot – Archimedes Drive DELTA-15
Environment Compliant
Engineered for safety. Satisfying to control.
The Archimedes Drives offers exceptional backdrivability, enabling smooth manual control.
Meet
EXCEED HUMAN PERFORMANCE
- High Torque, Compact Package
- Whisper Quiet
- True Zero Backlash
ENDURE. PERFORM. PROTECT.
- Extended Lifetime
- Extremely Robust
- True Zero Backlash
