ROBOT TRANSFER UNIT
ADVANTAGES
Our 7th Axis Robot offers many advantages to users, but especially so for design engineers and special machine builders. These are just some of the benefits you can enjoy from this highly efficient robot transfer unit:
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Higher accuracy and better performance: The 7th Axis Slide utilizes a direct drive gear reducer and gear rack that enhances accuracy and performance with fewer components.
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Easy maintenance and accessibility: The robust steel construction allows easy maintenance and accessibility of the robot.
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High mass capability: The oversized linear bearings guideways enable the robot to handle more mass.
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High linear speed: The oversized rack and pinion system allows high linear speed in virtually unlimited travel lengths. The system also increases safety during operations.
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Locally made: Reliable technical support on product inquiry and ongoing maintenance within the USA.
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Space-saving: The 7th Axis transfer unit increases production, thereby reducing the need for additional floor space to accommodate more machinery.
CAPABILITIES
The 7th Axis Slide Robot Transfer Unit supports many industrial applications. Users can choose how it is installed — floor-mounted, elevated or inverted configurations. Some of the capabilities of the 7th Axis Robot are:
- 1.5 meters per second of transfer time
- Standard accuracy — DIN 6 on gear rack +/-0.0003”/ft
- Heavy-duty linear bearings for high-tilting movements
- Gear reducer for low backlash
- Armoloy coating on gear rack for lube-free operation (optional)
KEY BENEFITS
Here are some of the key benefits of 7th Axis Slide Robot Transfer Units:
- Manufactured to accept any robot brand motor
- A complete application study on load capacity and speed
- High-precision linear rails/guideways with blocks
- Cable management and cable management tray (to be mounted internally or externally by Motion Index Drives)
- Hard stops on each end of transfer for over-travel
- Leveling bolts, weld brackets and leveling plates
- Special coating to reduce friction and eliminate external lubing
- Installation support at the customer’s facility
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Motion Index Drives offers customization of the robot transfer unit to meet the specific demands of your industry. Aside from the standard features of our robot transfer unit, you can also include the following options:
- Additional length not limited to standard incremental lengths
- Self-lubricating linear guide system with scrappers
- Self-lubricating system for rack and pinion
- Increased accuracy above standard offering
- Compatibility with most robot motor brands
- Cable tray location
- Cable management system options
- Protective covers for linear bearings
- Color
CHOOSE MOTION INDEX DRIVES FOR A HIGH-QUALITY ROBOT TRANSFER UNIT
Motion Index Drives specializes in providing automated solutions to various industrial processes. We cater to the needs of different industries, including the automation industry. Our wide range of products and services helps streamline workflow and maximize productivity.
If you are looking for a reliable robotic transfer unit, Motion Index Drives has exactly what you need. Our 7th Axis Robot transfer solution is an exceptional RTU that optimizes your business processes. We can also customize the unit according to your specific needs. Contact us today for more information on our products and services.
Custom Solutions
Robot Transfer Unit with Robot Riser
Features
- Custom robot transfer unit with a robot riser
- Compatible with R2000 Fanuc Robot
- Custom-designed cable management system
- Atlanta HT low backlash reducer for high accuracy
- Helical bevel gear system with self-lubricating system
- Oversized linear bearings for tilting moment applications
- Self-lubricated bearings with six trucks and scrappers
- One-piece fabrication with a length of 5 meters
Provides 3.6 meters of travel for the robot
Functionality
The custom robot transfer unit with a robot riser designed by Motion Index Drives is engineered to accommodate a R2000 Fanuc Robot. It is utilized in the Consumer Goods industry in a paint spraying applicaiton. It features a specially designed cable management system to prevent any collision with surrounding structures, ensuring smooth operation within constrained spaces. High accuracy is achieved through the use of an Atlanta HT low backlash reducer, while the helical bevel gear system provides a self-lubricating mechanism for continuous operation. The unit’s oversized linear bearings are designed to manage the tilting moments encountered during the robot’s task of picking up and moving parts. These bearings are equipped with scrappers to maintain cleanliness and efficiency as they traverse the rail. The entire structure is fabricated as a single piece, measuring 5 meters long, allowing for a 3.6-meter travel range for the robot, enhancing the flexibility and reach in the manufacturing process.
Robot Transfer Units for Paint Spraying Application
Features
- Each robot transfer unit must handle up to 5000 lbs (approx. 2268 kg) of automation equipment, including the carriage plate.
- Achieve precise movement and positioning with positional accuracy of ±0.25mm and repeatability with a rack and pinion system.
- The rack and pinion system ensures 100% repeatability and ±0.1mm positional accuracy.
Functionality
Two Robot Transfer Units were designed and manufactured to work in tandem on either side of an automation line in the end user’s facility. The units must be pulled by other automation in one direction, with the ability to return to home using an AC gearmotor. The units need a clutch mechanism to allow the carriage plate to be pulled in one direction without having to backdrive the gearmotor. This reduces unnecessary strain on the motor and enhances the system’s efficiency and longevity. A high-precision rack and pinion system was sized in collaboration with Atlanta Rack and Pinion to handle the mass and required speeds of the system.
Custom Linear Transfer Shuttle for Automotive Manufacturing
Features
- +/-0.25mm positional accuracy in all directions.
- Heavy-duty 45-series linear bearings selected for load-bearing capacity.
- High-torque, extreme low-backlash reducer (less than 1 arc-minute) used to smoothly and accurately move the payload.
- Rack and pinion system chosen for 100% repeatability and positional accuracy of ±0.1mm.
- 100% repeatable positioning due to the combination of high-precision mechanical components and feedback systems.
Functionality
A linear transfer shuttle that combines features of both robot transfer unit and tool tray transfer that moves 2.5 tons over a 5-meter distance in approximately 10 seconds with a maximum height of 314mm to the floor. A tubular steel structure was designed with thick wall steel tubing to be rigid. The leveling feet were placed on the same plane as the bottom tube structure to achieve a lower profile, and a machined carriage plate was engineered to achieve this low height.
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