Application solution
Packaging Industry Automation
Packaging line OEMs and integrators building rotary labellers, automatic light detectors, capping machines, rotary screen printers — replacing fragmented split-servo installations with integrated all-in-one units.
Integrated servo solutions for rotary turntable applications — replacing the dozens of split servos connected via slip rings on traditional light detectors and rotary labellers. <em>iSMK series</em> (100W–750W EtherCAT IP65) and <em>iSMD series</em> (400W–1KW multi-protocol with SIL3/Cat.3/PLe STO) consolidate motor + encoder + drive into single units. Paired with <em>AK840 motion controller</em> (Cortex-A53 1.4GHz, 1ms-8-axis EtherCAT sync) and <em>FUTURE series HMI</em>.
The application demands · what we engineer
Integrated Servos
- iSMK series (100W–750W): EtherCAT, IP65, magnetic singleturn absolute encoder, 2DI/1DO or 4DI/2DO
- iSMD series (400W–1KW): EtherCAT/CANopen/Profinet, multi-turn absolute, IP20/IP65, STO SIL3
- 24–60 VDC wide voltage power supply
Motion Control
- AK840 medium motion controller (Cortex-A53 quad-core, 1.4GHz)
- CoDeSys V3.5 with 6 IEC programming languages
- 1ms-8-axis or 4ms-32-axis EtherCAT synchronization
Operator Interface
- FUTURE series HMI (7"/10.1"/12.1"/15"/15.6")
- Cortex-A9 quad-core 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
- Dual Ethernet + dual serial + USB
System architecture
Controller → PACKAGING components over a shared control / motion bus. Derived from the recommended BOM.
Architecture as text
- SERVO: iSMK40-010-DMxK-EA-000 — 100W · 0.32Nm rated · IP65 · EtherCAT
- SERVO: iSMK60-020/040-DMxK-EA-000 — 200/400W · 0.64/1.27Nm · IP65 · EtherCAT
- SERVO: iSMK80-075-DMxK-EA-000 — 750W · 2.39Nm · IP65 · EtherCAT
- SERVO: iSMD60-040-DQxK-yAz-000 — 400W · 1.27Nm · multi-protocol · STO SIL3
- SERVO: iSMD80-075/100-DQxK-yAz-000 — 750W/1KW · 2.39–3.18Nm · STO SIL3
- CTRL: Kinco AK840 — Cortex-A53 1.4GHz · 8DI/8DO · 200kHz HSC ×2
- HMI: Kinco FUTURE Series — 7–15.6" · Cortex-A9 1.8GHz · 1GB/8GB
- PSU: Switching power supply — Sized at 1/3 or 1/2 of total drive power
Bill of materials
The engineered stack — components appear here as evidence. Each links to its product family.
| Role | Component | Key spec |
|---|---|---|
| SERVO | iSMK40-010-DMxK-EA-000 | 100W · 0.32Nm rated · IP65 · EtherCAT |
| SERVO | iSMK60-020/040-DMxK-EA-000 | 200/400W · 0.64/1.27Nm · IP65 · EtherCAT |
| SERVO | iSMK80-075-DMxK-EA-000 | 750W · 2.39Nm · IP65 · EtherCAT |
| SERVO | iSMD60-040-DQxK-yAz-000 | 400W · 1.27Nm · multi-protocol · STO SIL3 |
| SERVO | iSMD80-075/100-DQxK-yAz-000 | 750W/1KW · 2.39–3.18Nm · STO SIL3 |
| CTRL | Kinco AK840 | Cortex-A53 1.4GHz · 8DI/8DO · 200kHz HSC ×2 |
| HMI | Kinco FUTURE Series | 7–15.6" · Cortex-A9 1.8GHz · 1GB/8GB |
| PSU | Switching power supply | Sized at 1/3 or 1/2 of total drive power |
Candidate BOM, subject to engineering review. Kinco performance and installed-base figures reflect the manufacturer's product portfolio. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
What we engineered & validated
iSMK (singleturn absolute, EtherCAT-only) fits cost-sensitive applications with simple homing logic.
iSMD (multi-turn absolute, multi-protocol) recommended when power-off position memory is required or when integrating with non-EtherCAT controllers.
EtherCAT daisy-chain with shielded Cat5e+ cable, termination at last node
Replacing Mitsubishi MR-J4 or Siemens V90 split servos: mechanical mounting holes typically differ — re-design of platform plate required.
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Frequently asked
How does Kinco's DC servo market position compare to competitors?
Per Kinco's 2026 published material, Kinco holds the #1 position in China DC servo with 52% market share (2023 data) and has shipped 1M+ units across industrial applications (source: Kinco 2026 Packaging Industry Profile).
What's the difference between iSMK and iSMD for packaging?
iSMK uses singleturn magnetic absolute encoder and EtherCAT-only communication — simpler and lower cost. iSMD uses multi-turn absolute encoder and supports EtherCAT, CANopen, RS485, and Profinet, with SIL3/Cat.3/PLe STO certification. Choose iSMD when power-loss position memory or multi-protocol integration is required.
Can these servos replace Mitsubishi MR-J4 on existing machines?
They are candidate replacements — subject to engineering review because mechanical mounting and communication protocols differ. Migration requires platform plate re-design and PLC logic re-engineering in CoDeSys. We can scope the migration effort against your specific machine drawings.
What we are
An independent engineering & sourcing partner. We architect the packaging stack, select and integrate the BOM across supplier lines, and validate the system before you commit.
Where it does not fit
Ultra-high-speed lines (>300 packs/min) requiring proprietary high-end motion controllers Component certifications are per datasheet; system-level certification of your finished machine remains the integrator's responsibility, subject to engineering review.
How this solution is delivered
You describe the application, program or BOM; we confirm what the service covers — and what it does not.
An engineer reviews materials against our supplied lines and flags risks and limits.
You receive a scoped work plan with deliverables and boundaries — before any commitment.
Work is delivered against the agreed scope, with documentation and hand-off.
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