(April 5, 2011)
The linear technology business unit of Schaeffler Group Industrial now also offers complete, multi-axis handling or gantry robot systems. The individually configured machines which are based on the comprehensive modular system of linear technology components and actuators are handed over ready-to-use and offer considerable advantages in terms of time and costs. The background to the launch of these systems are the increasing requirements of design engineers and users from the handling technology and automation engineering sectors not just to use components, but preferably ready-to-fit, complete solutions. With the new multi-axis positioning systems, the customer is provided with a functionally reliable complete solution manufactured from components that are perfectly matched to each other, and saves time and costs during project planning, design, procurement, assembly and initial operation and can fall back on the worldwide service network of the Schaeffler Group.
INA Linear Technology now also offers complete, multi-axis handling or gantry robot systems based on the comprehensive modular system of linear technology components and actuators in addition to components and multi-axis combinations.
Handling and automation solutions of different types and performance classes up to 30 m stroke (travel distance), with traverse speeds up to 10 m/s and moving masses up to 500 kg can be manufactured from this modular system for multi-axis systems. This includes at the customer’s request all services such as project planning, overall and detailed design, preassembly and final assembly of components, protection and operating systems, control and programming, transport and final assembly of machines, initial operation and service as well as maintenance (including remote maintenance). In addition to consultations by Schaeffler’s external sales engineers, data for the requirements analysis, consultation, design and project planning can be simply entered in an online form by visiting www.ina.com/positioning_systems.
Complete systems can be manufactured individually in performance classes up to 30 m stroke (travel distance), with traverse speeds up to 10 m/s and moving masses up to 500 kg.
INA linear technology therefore started meeting the growing requirements for system solutions by manufacturing linear tables and handling actuators during the last few years that are now offered in almost any combination and include all control and drive units as well as the complete machine periphery up to initial operation at the customer’s premises as an overall solution. The new portfolio is based on the range of products and services for linear technology components which is backed up by the rolling bearing expertise of the Schaeffler Group. Almost all tasks can be achieved in practice by correctly selecting and combining this range of products and services, e.g. in assembly and handling technology, automation engineering, packaging machinery, electronics manufacturing, etc. Individual requirements for dynamics, loads, moving masses, positioning and repeat accuracy as well as environmental influences can be fully met. INA Linear Technology offers:
A wide range of guidance systems and monorail guidance systems for different applications (track roller and shaft guidance systems, linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies),
Different drive systems such as toothed belt drives, ball screw drives or trapezoidal lead screws or linear motors,
Linear actuators with special functions such as telescopic linear actuators or clamping actuators,
Different actuator options equipped in line with performance requirements and motors, gearboxes, sensors and controllers matched to tasks
A wide range of accessories for adapting linear actuators and multi-axis systems perfectly to operating conditions, such as fasteners and connectors, clutches or clutch housings.
Data for the requirements analysis, consultation, design and project planning can be simply entered in an online form by visiting www.ina.com/positioning_systems.
The correct solution for every application
INA linear tables or INA linear actuators are used depending on the requirements for dynamics, traverse distances/ operating ranges or stroke lengths and speeds as well as accuracy. Linear tables are used in machine tools, measuring equipment and testing machines, electronics manufacturing facilities, in medical technology and in other high-precision applications. On the other hand, high precision multi-axis handling and feeding systems e.g. for automation in production, packaging, material flow and intralogistics are manufactured from linear actuators. The different combination options are clearly illustrated in publication PMP, which can be obtained free of charge from INA Linear Technology. Individual consultation and design services are provided locally to the customer by the Schaeffler Group’s technical external sales which is available on a worldwide basis.
A selection of possible axis configurations
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