About Anaheim Automation
Anaheim Automation Motion Control Products
Anaheim Automation was established in 1966 as a manufacturer of turnkey motion control systems, with an early focus on developing stepper motor drivers and controllers. That original emphasis on research and development has carried through decades of continuous introduction of more advanced stepper motor driver and controller products.
As the company expanded beyond its stepper motor origins, it broadened into a full motion control supplier, adding servo motors, brushless DC motors, DC brush motors, AC motors, drives, controllers, gearmotors, gearboxes, couplings, brakes, tables, and linear guides. This breadth lets design engineers source an entire motion system — motor, drive, and mechanical transmission — from a single supplier rather than coordinating multiple vendors.
Within stepper products specifically, Anaheim Automation offers one of the industry's most extensive lines, spanning NEMA frame sizes 08 through 42 with torque ratings from 2.5 to 5,700 oz-in, available in IP50 and IP65 environmental ratings depending on the model. Stepper drivers are designed and manufactured in-house, available as printed circuit boards, modular single-axis units, multi-axis units, and single- or multi-axis driver packs. ChatMRO helps automation engineers match motor frame size, torque rating, and drive compatibility against the Anaheim Automation catalog, and our team supports RFQ submissions for prototype or production-volume orders.
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Frequently asked questions
What NEMA frame sizes does Anaheim Automation offer for stepper motors?
Anaheim Automation's stepper motor line spans NEMA frame sizes 08 through 42, with torque ratings ranging from 2.5 to 5,700 oz-in depending on the specific model. This range covers everything from small precision instruments to higher-torque industrial automation applications.
What's the difference between IP50 and IP65 rated stepper motors?
IP50 rated motors offer basic protection against dust ingress but no protection against water, while IP65 rated motors are fully dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets, making them suitable for washdown or harsher industrial environments. Choose based on your installation's environmental exposure.
Does Anaheim Automation make complete motion systems or just motors?
The company offers complete motion control systems, including motors (stepper, servo, brushless DC, DC brush, and AC), drives, controllers, and mechanical components like gearmotors, gearboxes, couplings, brakes, tables, and linear guides. This lets engineers source an entire motion axis from one supplier.
Are Anaheim Automation stepper drivers manufactured in-house?
Yes — stepper drivers are designed and manufactured in-house and are available in several formats, including printed circuit boards, modular single-axis units, multi-axis units, and single- or multi-axis driver packs. This in-house design approach supports tighter compatibility between Anaheim's motors and drives.
How do I find the right Anaheim Automation motor without an exact part number?
Describe the motor type (stepper, servo, or DC), required NEMA frame size, and torque rating, and ChatMRO's AI will match it against the indexed Anaheim Automation catalog. This is especially useful for engineers replacing a motor in an existing automation system without the original part number.