• Offer Profile
  • SONCEBOZ core competencies consist of design, development and production of mechatronic drive systems and electric motors that operate in harsh environments. We are committed to improving safety, decreasing energy consumption and minimizing the impact on the environment. Our focus on innovation, best in class quality and exceptional service is our key to success for worldwide OEM customers and their suppliers.

    Products
    - custom motion systems
    - mechatronic drive system
    - slimline stepper motor
    - torque motor
    - linear actuator
    - permanent magnet stepper motor
    - hybrid stepper motor
    - brushless-DC motor (BLDC)
     

Product Portfolio

  • Custom motion systems

  • from mind to motion:
    Sonceboz core competencies consist in converting data into motion. We market drive components tailored to customers' requirements.

    Heart of our solutions are motors, whatever they are permanent magnet or stepper, and interfaces customized to end applications. Data management with appropriated software and hardware, combined with enhanced mechanics and sensor technology, lead us to provide a complete motion solution.

    For each customer SONCEBOZ develops the best system in terms of performances and cost-effectivness. Do not hesitate to challenge us and provide us specs of your applications.

  • Mechatronic system

  • Innovative motion solutions and tailored mechatronic systems
    A mechatronic drive system is a drive system integrating a reliable motor technology and an intelligent driver into a compact housing, offering high performances and high reliability. A mechatronic drive system communicates with its environment via an electronic control unit (CAN, LIN, RS485... command interface) and sensors.

    Sonceboz provides custom mechatronic drive systems with the following features:
    - communication BUS interface,
    - programmable positionning sequences,
    - stand-alone operation,
    - sensorless closed loop control.

    Stepper motors with integrated driver

    • 8656-13

    • • Standard version 1/2 & 1/8 step
      • Low noise version 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 43.3 x 53.5 x 53.3 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost / Enable / Stepselect

    • 8656-18

    • • Standard version 1/2 & 1/8 step
      • Low noise version 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 43.3 x 53.5 x 65.8 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost / Enable / Stepselect

    • 8660-15 C

    • • Low noise cool running 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 57.2 x 57.2 x 55.8 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost / Enable / Stepselect

    • 8660-15

    • • Standard version 1/2 & 1/8 step
      • Low noise version 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 57.2 x 57.2 x 55.8 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost

    • 8660-30 C

    • • Low noise cool running 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 57.2 x 57.2 x 93.3 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost / Enable / Stepselect

    • 8660-20 C

    • • Low noise cool running 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 57.2 x 57.2 x 67.9 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost / Enable / Stepselect

    • 8660-20

    • • Standard version 1/2 & 1/8 step
      • Low noise version 1/8 & 1/256 step
      • Dimensions 57.2 x 57.2 x 67.9 mm
      • Interface Pulse / Direction / Boost / Enable / Stepselect

  • Slimline stepper motor

  • Slimline stepper motors for instrument clusters
    SONCEBOZ slimline stepper motors are flat actuators for instrument clusters. They have become a worldwide standard for automotive instrument clusters.

    SONCEBOZ has developed and is mass-producing a family of innovative and reliable flat actuators for instrument clusters featuring efficient pointer illumination, simplifying instrument cluster assembly and allowing process and system cost savings.

    Slimline stepper motors for instrument clusters overview:
    torque: 1.6 to 25 mNm
    speed range: 200 to 1000 degree/s
    weight: 7 to 16 g
    shaftless and dual version

    • 6403

    • The 6403 Shaftless stepper motor design optimises pointer illumination efficiency, pointer assembly process and pointer design freedom.

      • Nominal Torque 1.6 mNm
      • Weight 7 g
      Direct interface between LED and
      pointer

    • 6405

    • The 6405 Shafted stepper motor is a benchmark and the worldwide standard in instrument cluster
      applications.

      • Nominal Torque 1.6 mNm
      • Weight 7 g
      • Output shaft Ø 1 -0.003/-0.013 mm

    • 6407

    • The 6407 Dual Stepper Motor permits independent movement of two concentric output shafts and is used in applications where combined indications are required.

      • Nominal Torque 1.6 mNm
      • Weight 11 g
      • Steel output shafts Ø 1.5 -0.003/-0.013 mm
      • Plastic output shaft. Ø 3.20/-0.03 mm

    • 6415

    • The 6415 Stepper Motor is a geared low noise slimline product with high power density designed for high performance and automotive applications.

      Nominal Torque 3.2/25 mNm
      Max Speed 1000/200 degrees/s
      Weight 13/16 g

  • Torque motor

  • Compact torque motors for engine controls with high torque and dynamics
    The torque motor is a rotary brushless actuator with a non-contact position sensor and no gears. The torque motor can deliver peak torque values up to 1.5 Nm with a very short positioning time typically below 100 ms. Additional features such as a return-to-zero spring and drive electronics can be integrated in a very compact footprint. Simple, robust and extremely reliable, the torque motor is benchmark in terms of service life for powertrain applications in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

    Torque motors overview:
    travel angle: up to 75 °
    response time: < 100 ms
    sensor signal: 0.5 to 4.5 V

    These motors are contactless direct drive devices and exhibit both high torque and dynamics.

    • 4236

    • • Working angle 75° max.
      • Positioning time < 100 ms
      • Weight 320 g
      • Peak torque @ 13.5V .. 420 mNm

    • 4246

    • • Working angle 75° max.
      • Positioning time < 100 ms
      • Weight 430 g
      • Peak torque @ 13.5V .. 720 mNm

    • 4246 plus

    • • Working angle 75° max.
      • Positioning time < 100 ms
      • Weight 430 g
      • Peak torque @ 13.5V .. 930 mNm

    • 4247

    • • Working angle 75° max.
      • Positioning time < 100 ms
      • Weight 330 g
      • Peak torque @ 13.5V .. 650 mNm

    • 4256

    • • Working angle 75° max.
      • Positioning time < 100 ms
      • Weight 640 g
      • Peak torque @ 13.5V .. 1400 mNm

  • Linear actuator

  • Linear actuators are compact, reliable and cost-effective
    Linear actuators are based on a reliable and proven permanent magnet stepper motor, allowing an use in extreme conditions.

    Linear actuators overview:
    force range: 30 to 146 N
    stroke range: 8.5 – 80 mm
    size: Ø 25 / Ø 34 / 39 / Ø 63 mm

    A linear stepper actuator consists of a compact stepping motor and a screw-nut system. They are appropriate for all positioning functions and for flow rate regulation (air, liquid or gas).

    • 7211

    • Max. Force 50 N@400 pps
      Diameter 25.4 mm
      Max. Travel 18/80 mm
      Weight 55 g
      Increment/step
      0.021 mm (48 steps/rev.)

    • 7214

    • • Max. Force 35 N @ 200 pps
      • Diameter 25.4 mm
      • Max. Travel 18/80 mm
      • Weight 50 g
      • Increment/step
      0.042 mm (24 steps/rev.)

    • 7217

    • • Max. Force 50 N
      • Max. Travel 10 mm
      • Weight 55 g
      • Increment/step
      0.042 mm (24 steps/rev)
      0.021 mm (48 steps/rev)

    • 7220

    • • Max. Force 35 N
      • Size 39.5 x 39.5 mm
      • Max. Travel 22.2 / 635 mm
      • Weight 135 g
      • Increment/step
      0.0254 mm (0.001’’)

    • 7230

    • • Max. Force 142 N (0.001’’)
      106 N (0.002’’)
      • Size 63 x 63 mm
      • Max. Travel 76.2 mm
      • Weight 450 g
      • Increment/step
      0.0254 mm (0.001’’)
      0.0508 mm (0.002’’)

  • Permanent magnet stepper motor

  • Robust and precise permanent magnet stepper motors
    The permanent magnet stepper motor is a compact in size, light and low noise. Permanent magnet motor, also called a ”Tin Can” or ”steel shell” motor, takes its name from the design of its stator, using a magnetic steel plate cut and swaged. The permanent magnet stepper motor is used when low power consumption, precision and reliability are required. Permanent magnet stepper motors withstand harsh operating conditions.

    Permanent magnet stepper motors overview:
    step angle: 7,5 º - 15 º
    size: Ø 25 Ø 35 Ø 42 Ø 57 mm
    holding torque: 11 to 120 mNm

    Additional features can be added upon demand to create a custom mechatronic drive system: gear train with shaft, lead-screw and nut, sensor, driver or anti-rotation device (fail-safe). . More information about custom mechatronic system based on permanent magnet motors.

    • 6154

    • • Step angle 15°
      • Diameter 25.4 mm
      • Weight 36 g
      • Holding torque 11.5/9 mNm

    • 6161

    • • Step angle 7.5°
      • Diameter 57 mm
      • Weight 265 g
      • Holding torque 120/150 mNm

    • 6181

    • • Step angle 7.5°
      • Diameter 35 mm
      • Weight 75 g
      • Holding torque 16 mNm

    • 6184

    • • Step angle 15°
      • Diameter 35 mm
      • Weight 75 g
      • Holding torque 15.5 mNm

    • 6231 A

    • • Step angle 7.5°
      • Diameter 42 mm
      • Weight 120 g
      • Holding torque 75/61 mNm

    • 6231 S

    • • Step angle 7.5°
      • Diameter 42 mm
      • Weight 120 g
      • Holding torque 57 mNm

  • Hybrid stepper motor

  • Precise and reliable hybrid stepper motors
    The hybrid stepper motor comes into its own where torque at low speed, positioning and accuracy are determining factors.

    Hybrid stepper motors overview:
    step angle: 1.8 °
    size: Ø 42 / Ø 57 / Ø 86 mm
    holding torque: 130 to 9000 mNm

    Hybrid stepper motors with integrated control electronics coupled with high-precision, zero 'float' mechanical properties feature the following particularly desirable characteristics: high precision, permanent reliability, absence of maintenance, and toughened to handle extreme environmental conditions.

    • NEMA 17 / 6540-13

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Size 42 x 42 mm
      • Weight 200 g
      • Holding torque 130/90 mNm

    • NEMA 17 / 6540-18

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Size 42 x 42 mm
      • Weight 300 g
      • Holding torque 240 mNm

    • NEMA 23 / 6600-15

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Diameter 57.2 mm
      • Weight 370 g
      • Holding torque 540/385 mNm

    • NEMA 23 / 6600-20

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Diameter 57.2 mm
      • Weight 570 g
      • Holding torque 925/680 mNm

    • NEMA 23 / 6600-30

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Diameter 57.2 mm
      • Weight 950 g
      • Holding torque 1950/1400 mNm

    • NEMA 23 / 6600-15 automotive

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Size Ø 57.4 x 42.2 mm
      • Weight 400 g
      • Holding torque 400 mNm

    • NEMA 23 / 6600-20 automotive

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Size Ø57.4 x 54.2 mm
      • Weight 470 g
      • Holding torque 750 mNm

    • NEMA 34 / 6630-24
       

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Diameter 86 mm
      • Weight 1500 g
      • Holding torque 2.75 Nm

    • NEMA 34 / 6630-37
       

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Diameter 86 mm
      • Weight 2800 g
      • Holding torque 6 Nm

    • NEMA 34 / 6630-50
       

    • • Step angle 1.8°
      • Diameter 86 mm
      • Weight 4000 g
      • Holding torque 9 Nm

  • Brushless-DC motor (BLDC)

  • Dynamic, speed, and accuracy: brushless-DC motors
    The brushless-DC motor (BLDC) provides high mechanical power, high speed and reliability. BLDC motors are used when driving or speed regulation are critical. The BLDC motor offers high dynamic performance and a very great operating safety due to its integrated sensors.

    Brushless-DC motors (BLDC) overview:
    stall torque: 210 to 520 mNm
    output power: 80 to 140 W
    speed range: 6500 to 12000 rpm

    Typical markets for brushless-DC-motors are automotive, building automation & security and medical equipment.

    • 5455-15

    • • Size 57.2 x 57.2 x 38.8 mm
      • Continuous output power: 80 W
      (100 mNm, 7600 rpm)
      • Steps/rev. 30

    • 5455-20

    • • Size 57.2 x 57.2 x 50.8 mm
      • Continuous output power: 110 W
      (165 mNm, 6500 rpm)
      • Steps/rev. 30

    • 5455-30

    • • Size 57.2 x 57.2 x 76.3 mm
      • Continuous output power: 140 W
      (270 mNm, 5000 rpm)
      • Steps/rev. 30

  • Electronic driver

  • Electronic drivers for test and developement phase

    Electronic drivers are flexible, compact and easy to use.
    These drivers are especially dedicated to a help our customers for the development, the test, and the optimization of its application. Electronic drivers are the perfect tool for the designer during the development of the project. They have been specially developed for a rapid and efficient development phase.

    In-house developped, they cover a broad spectrum of currents, voltages and speeds and are adapted to our hybrid stepper motors range. Drivers feature high-performance characteristics, fine microstepping, and are user friendly and robust.

      • 9103

      • • Adjustable Microstep 1/2 to 1/40
        • Adjustable Motor Current 0.2 to 4 Aeff
        • Interface
        - Pulse
        - Direction
        - Boost
        - Enable
        - Ready (output)
        • Dimensions 100 x 102 x 32 mm

  • Chart drives

  • Precise and reliable chart drives for measurement systems
    The chart drives 725, 820, 830 were designed to operate under difficult conditions:
    - robust construction
    - accuracy and reliability for precision measurements

    • 725

    • • Spring wound
      • 11-Jeweled escapement
      • Interchangeable with CDS 820
      battery chart drive
      • A standard in most circular recorders

    • 820

    • • Freezer tested - 40° F
      • UL Approved
      • CUL Approved

    • 830

    • • Fast/Slow
      • UL Approved
      • CUL Approved

  • Markets

    • passenger cars
       

    • motion solutions for depollution, security and comfort

    • motorcycles & recreational

    • motion solutions for leisure

    • trucks & buses
       

    • motion solutions for service life

    • agriculture & construction

    • motion solutions for precision

    • medical equipment
       

    • motion solutions for healthcare

    • building automation & telecom

    • motion solutions for comfort