Affiliations: [a] Faculty of Engineering, University of Sheffield,
Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 3J, UK. Tel.: +44 114 2225195; Fax: +44 114
2225196; E-mail: nigel.jakeman@newage-avkseg.com,
{w.bullough,c.bingham}@sheffield.ac.uk | [b] Department of Electrical & Engineering,
University of Bristol, Woodland Rd, Bristol, BS8 1UB, UK. Tel.: +44 117
9545168; Fax: +44 117 9545206; E-mail: p.h.mellor@bristol.ac.uk
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Abstract: The paper describes the specification, modelling, magnetic design,
thermal characteristics and control of a novel, high acceleration (up to 82g)
brushless permanent magnet linear actuator with Halbach array, for textile
package winding applications. Development, optimisation and the construction of
a prototype machine is discussed in detail. Experimental results demonstrate
the realisation of the actuator and induced performance advantages afforded by
the closed loop position control system.
Keywords: linear actuator, halbach array, textile winding, phase lead control
