With increasing demand for high quality, off-the-shelf assemblies and component packages, HepcoMotion will be focusing the attention of Machine Building visitors on its multi-axis systems. From light, high-speed component placing to heavy lifting and handling, these assemblies allow increased productivity, improved efficiency and reliable round-the-clock working.
The HepcoMotion linear driving packages are custom engineered to individual specification and are supported by extensive ‘before and after’ sales service. Comprising elements from the company’s standard range of proven products that are themselves available ex-stock, the assemblies may be specified as rack, screw or belt-driven.
Further choices include a range of gearboxes and ancillary mechanical components as well as motor/control packages from HepcoMotion’s system partner Smart Drives. The bespoke system can be supplied ready assembled or in kit form.
The new UtiliTrak linear guideway system (illustrated) appears for the first time at the show. High precision has been achieved by the replacement of the original composite rail with a one-piece carbon steel rail that is both hardened and ground. The economies achieved through its manufacture, however, will allow these benefits to be applied to a broad range of machine building applications.
New Utilitrak introduces four- and five-wheel carriage plates, in addition to the three-wheeled version, to accommodate higher loads. The range is offered in two series, the SW with steel wheels and the PW featuring polymer wheels that run on an anodised aluminium rail.
If the application calls for high loads and demanding duty cycles the specified assembly could include elements from a new product range introduced earlier this year. The SBD sealed belt drive introduces a new method of sealing that is considered to be far superior to that of alternative products on the market. It is available in two versions, standard for general engineering use and a clean-room alternative.