Key Components of Motion Index Drives Rotary Indexers

Motion Index Drives rotary indexers are engineered to deliver precision, durability, and efficiency across diverse industrial applications. Below is a detailed overview of their key components and features.

The Motor

• Impacts: Speed, Torque, Braking, Power Consumption
• Options: Single-Speed and Two-Speed; RPM and Torque Configurations

Description:

The motor plays a critical role in the performance of a rotary indexer, affecting its speed, torque, and power efficiency. Motion Index Drives designs rotary indexers with low-friction internal components, enabling the use of smaller, more efficient motors compared to leading competitors. These motors provide optimal performance while reducing power consumption and operational costs. Customers can select from various RPM and torque capabilities, tailored to their application requirements.

Safety Standards

• Impacts: Safe Braking, Visibility, Compliance with Safety Regulations
• Options: Table and Motor Sizing, Light Screens, Emergency Stop Buttons, Custom Colors

Description:

Safety is a top priority in industrial processes, with varying standards across regions and industries. Motion Index Drives addresses safety through robust designs and features, including:

• Braking Power: Motors with sufficient braking capacity to safely stop fully loaded indexers within set timeframes.
• Durability: Indexers designed to endure repeated emergency stops without compromising performance.
• Safety Features: Options such as light screens, safety lockout mechanisms, emergency stop buttons, and visibility-enhancing colors ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

While Motion does not provide external safety fixtures, it focuses on integrating essential safety elements directly into the indexing drive for optimal reliability.

The Cam

• Impacts: Station Count, Indexing Speed, Longevity, Precision, Strength
• Options: Barrel, Globoidal, and Disc Cams; Various Laws of Motion; Custom Physical Dimensions

Description:

The cam is the heart of a rotary indexer, directly driving the output shaft via interaction with cam followers. Its quality determines the indexer’s precision, durability, and performance. Key features include:

• Precision Machining: High-accuracy surfaces ensure smooth and accurate dwell positioning.
• Longevity: Hardening processes enhance wear resistance and resilience to impacts, such as emergency stops.
• Versatility: Station count and indexing speed are customizable based on the cam’s physical properties and motion laws.

Motion Index Drives also offers the Motion Flex Line, which features servo-powered flexible indexers. These systems eliminate the need for physically determined dwell, acceleration, or deceleration, providing adjustable and versatile performance.

Oil

• Impacts: Flammability, Longevity, Accuracy
• Options: Custom Formulations for Specific Environments

Description:

Oil plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operation and longevity. Motion Index Drives immerses all internal components in an oil bath, which offers several benefits:

• Longevity: Continuous lubrication minimizes wear and extends the system’s lifespan.
• Specialized Applications: Oils can be tailored for unique environments, such as non-flammable and radiation-resistant formulations for hazardous facilities, or food-grade oils for FDA-compliant operations.
• Maintenance-Free Operation: Many models are designed to operate for their entire lifespan without requiring an oil change.

These oil systems demonstrate Motion’s commitment to reliability and adaptability in even the most demanding applications.

Learn more information on how Motion Index Drives can customize your Rotary Table application or view our Guide on Rotary Index Tables.