Page 12 - Industrial Technology - July 2020 issue

MACHINE

TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES FOR MACHINE BUILDERS

BUILDING

Schaeffler gives cobots greater range
with plug-and-play linear actuators
Industrial robots have long been established as
the technology of choice when it comes to
efficient automation solutions for a wide range of
handling and processing tasks. Now, thanks to a
new innovation, owners and users can
significantly extend the working range of their
robots and cobots (collaborative robots) by
installing Schaeffler driven linear units as
horizontal axes. Schaeffler offers its
customers these linear actuators as
customised turnkey solutions, driven either by
a ball screw, toothed belt drive or linear motor.
MORE INFORMATION: www.schaeffler.co.uk

Custom LVDT displacement
transducer meets OEM needs

In certain situations a standard LVDT
(Linear Variable Differential
Transformer) displacement transducer
may not meet the specific requirements
of the application and this is when
Sensonics says its successful bespoke
design service is ideal. Whether for a
new application, replacing an obsolete product or when your existing
supplier cannot meet your needs, Sensonics has the technical expertise to
deliver a cost-effective solution. The company can guide you through the
options within its standard range with customisation for a form fit and
function match, or develop a new design from scratch.
MORE INFORMATION: www.sensonics.co.uk

Increased safety for control
pendants and assembly areas

To use tools and control pendants flexibly in
production, they require appropriately long
cables and hoses. However, these are often
strewn across the floor unprotected and can
create a trip hazard. Cable reels with slip
rings offer a solution for power transmission but are often only available as
a complete package with a custom cable. A further disadvantage is that
the fast transmission of data and media can be difficult with slip rings.
Therefore, Igus has developed the e-spool flex cable reel, which uses a
spiral guide instead. It moves a single cable or hose safely and stows it
away quickly whilst retaining an end-to-end connection.
MORE INFORMATION: www.igus.co.uk

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