HepcoMotion recently undertook a machine building project for Vascutek, a
manufacturer of vascular grafting materials. These have to be precisely
stretched, so that the material structure allows for greater graft
incorporation compared with traditional closed pore systems. Central to
the winding machine that undertakes this process is a linear motion
system, the mechanical elements of which were assembled by HepcoMotion
using several of its core linear product lines. These compatible elements
included an MCS aluminium frame, which facilitated the rapid integration
of a DLS timing belt driven system and type GV3 slide-ways. The company
provided Vascutek with a turnkey system, fitted with motor, gearbox,
pushbutton controls and operator display.