Safety Wheel Drive – EW2A Series | IDEC Corporation

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Introduction

In high-stakes industrial environments, equipment reliability and operator safety are non-negotiable. IDEC Corporation, a leading name in Japanese industrial automation, introduces the Safety Wheel Drive – EW2A Series, engineered to meet the demanding needs of mobile workstations, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and collaborative robotics. With precision control, safety-rated components, and compact design, these drives are tailored for global manufacturing and logistics applications.

IDEC EW2A Safety Wheel Drive: A compact module equipped with a motor and safety encoder designed for enhancing the mobility of robots.

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Compact Power and Certified Safety

Engineered with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, the EW2A Series Safety Wheel Drive combines a high-torque motor, safety-rated encoder, and rugged wheels in a unified, easy-to-integrate module. This solution is ideal for OEMs seeking simplified assembly, reduced wiring, and compliance with international safety standards.

Key Features of Safety Wheel Drive – EW2A Series

• Models Covered: EW2A-125HN04A, EW2A-125HN14B, EW2A-000N14B, EW2A-125HN14A, EW2A-SK000A, EW2A-000N14A

• Safety-Rated Design: Integrated safety encoder ensures compatibility with SIL and PL standards

• Powerful Motor Output: Capable of supporting heavy-duty industrial use with smooth control

• Compact Integration: All-in-one solution minimizes space and simplifies system design

• Global Usability: Ideal for use in AMRs, AGVs, and mobile robotics systems worldwide
  

Product Variants Table

Part Number	Description	Key Features
EW2A-125HN04A	SWD 14:1 ratio without brake	Safety Wheel Drive 125 wheel, 14:1 ratio, without brake
EW2A-125HN14B	SWD 14:1 ratio with brake	Safety Wheel Drive 125 wheel, 14:1 ratio, with brake
EW2A-000N14B	SWD core 14:1 ratio with brake	Safety Wheel Drive core, 14:1 ratio, with brake
EW2A-125HN14A	SWD 14:1 ratio without brake	Safety Wheel Drive 125 wheel, 14:1 ratio, without brake
EW2A-SK000A	SWD Starter Kit 14:1 ratio	Safety Wheel Drive 125 wheel evaluation kit
EW2A-000N14A	SWD core 14:1 ratio without brake	Safety Wheel Drive core, 14:1 ratio, without brake

Benefits for Industrial Engineers & OEMs

• Reliability in Motion: Designed for consistent performance in logistics and automated environments

• Simplified Maintenance: Modular structure reduces maintenance costs and system downtime

• Flexible Configuration: Multiple models ensure compatibility with varying payloads and design constraints

• Made in Japan Excellence: Built to the highest quality and reliability standards
  

Applications Across Industries

The Safety Wheel Drive EW2A Series is ideal for sectors such as:

• Automotive Assembly Lines

• Electronics Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical Automation

• Food & Beverage Logistics

• General Factory Automation
  

Optimize Your Motion Control System

Whether upgrading your current system or designing a new automated mobile platform, IDEC’s EW2A Series offers a turnkey motion and safety solution—reducing time to market and enhancing operator protection. Catalog (here)

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