Linear drives protected for wash-down environments

Key to the effectiveness of the Clean Design system is the specially designed longitudinal seal along the stroke. A driven element passing through the seal provides the connection between the linear drive and the customer’s equipment. The design and layout of the seal is such that fluids run off the outer lip of the seal and do not penetrate inside. The lips of the seal are made from low-wear material and, if necessary, can be changed very simply without the need for assembly aids.

Attention has also been paid to ease of access and maintenance for the drive itself. The upward-facing cover plate of the Clean Design is easily released and removed by simply undoing a few screws.

The Parker-Origa Clean Design linear drive and its driven element can be installed in laterally (side plain up, or in 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions) or vertically (either up or down) without compromising the protection provided by the seal. Depending on the stroke of the linear drive, a number of assembly fixing points are provided – either directly on the threaded holes of the fixing points or using various adaptors. The air connection needs only to be made at the front end, making installation in confined spaces easier.

With its stainless steel housing and protection to IP64, the Clean Design pneumatic linear drive is suitable for use in a wide range of demanding applications, in areas such as food and beverage manufacture, processing and packaging, as well as in industries where drive products are regularly washed using water or aggressive cleaning fluids to prevent the build-up of dirt and contaminants.