HepcoMotion: DEDICATED LINEAR ACTUATOR FOR EACH AXIS

The HepcoMotion® light- and medium-duty X-Y-Z systems are ideal for all manner of industrial and scientific applications such as pick-and-place, automated assembly, inspection and product labelling.

The X-axis foundation of the system is the hugely popular PDU2 linear actuator which features the HepcoMotion® ultra-high performance Herculane® wheel technology in a compact and cost-effective belt driven unit. The Y-axis requires particularly high load capacity and stiffness against twisting loads. The new PDU2M excels in this area. It shares the same proven technology and format as the PDU2 but with moment load capacity improved by 200% and stiffness by 1000%.

The needs of the Z-axis are different again, with enhanced linear force and higher gearing being required. The new PSD80 linear actuator is perfectly suited for this duty, with drive from a super-smooth stainless steel lead-screw operating with a bearing polymer nut. Again it uses the same Herculane® wheel technology in a unit which is perfectly matched to the other axes in terms of performance, size and cost.

All units fit together using standard components to create multi-axis systems which perform better than similar units where “general purpose” actuators are used for all axes. Lightweight aluminium T-slotted profiles allows the axes to be incorporated in to frames, such as the HepcoMotion® MCS Aluminium Frame and Machine Construction System, or more complex machines.

HepcoMotion® supplies its X-Y-Z systems as individual parts, in kit form, or fully assembled multi-axis units. This type of X-Y-Z configuration will perform well for systems with a working envelope of just a few centimetres right up to those with dimensions of several metres. On application, motors, drives, cables, electrical connectors and a turnkey service can be provided.