Page 10 - Industrial Technology EXTRA 8th June 2020

AUTOMATION...

How automation is made easy

with the modular Apiro system

In the latest in its ‘Video of the week’ series, Igus looks at at polymer worm gears

he new modular Apiro motion system from movements, which can be connected in series or
igus, enables design engineers to develop parallel and configured to perform simple linear
low-cost automation systems with endless motion to complex robotic tasks.
Tpossibilities. Consisting three lubrication- The worm gears of the Apiro series are made of
free worm gears for standard, inverted and linear tribopolymers, which are lubrication- and corrosion-
free, as well as chemical
resistant. The engineering
plastics ensure a high
degree of stability, are light
weight, and provide a long,
maintenance-free service
life. Three different gear
ratios are offered: 1:4,
1:32 and 1:64. To
complete the system,
mounting brackets,
profiles, chainflex
cables, motor kit
with dryve D1
controller and
assembly tools are
also available.
This week’s
video shows just
some of the possible
areas of application,
from opening a greenhouse roof
vent or a roller door to a cartesian pick-
and-place machine.
www.igus.co.uk

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