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DAMIAO DM-J6248 planetary joint motor

Thirty newton-metres at 660 g: the best torque-per-gram figure in the DM-J range and the reason this frame shows up on knees, hips and heavy wrists of small platforms. 48:1 does the work a harmonic would, without the harmonic price.

Full specification

ParameterValue
FrameΦ76 × 62.5 mm
Ratio48:1 · planetary
Rated torque30 N·m
Peak torque97 N·m
Weight660 g
Supply24 V nominal · 24–48 V supported
EncoderDual encoder (2EC) · single-turn absolute on the output side
CommsCAN / CAN FD
BrakeNone
Torque sensorNone

Source: DAMIAO 2026 product selection catalogue, DM-J planetary series. Figures verified November 2026 — confirm the exact variant against the datasheet issued with your order.

When this is the right choice

  • Torque per gram. 30 N·m at 660 g beats every other frame in the range and most harmonics at twice the mass.
  • Planetary tolerance of shock. A knee or a foot that gets hit is a better fit here than a flexspline.
  • 48:1 in one stage gives a usable holding ratio without a second reducer.
  • Half a kilogram less than a comparable harmonic at this torque class.

When it is the wrong choice

  • Near-zero backlash requirements. A planetary has more backlash than a harmonic — if a wrist has to reverse within arcminutes, this is the wrong drive.
  • Power-off holding. No brake.
  • Force control. No sensor; look at the harmonic lines with -F or an integrated sensor.

Alternatives at a similar level

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DM-J6248 FAQ

How much backlash does a 48:1 planetary have?

More than a harmonic — typically arcminutes rather than tens of arcseconds, and it grows with wear. We ask the factory for the figure at quotation rather than quote a generic number.

Can it be a knee joint?

On a small quadruped or a light biped, yes, and the shock tolerance is a genuine advantage. On a full-size humanoid knee, 97 N·m peak is not enough.

Is there a brake version?

No. If the axis must hold at power-off, plan an external brake or a self-locking ratio.

How long does it take to ship?

Confirmed per order at quotation.

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