Animatics
Corporation, through OEM Dynamics Linear Division, has expanded its product line
into the linear actuator market with the release of the Harmonic Linear Drive
Series.
Animatics
Corporation, through OEM Dynamics Linear Division, has expanded its product line
into the linear actuator market with the release of the Harmonic Linear Drive
Series.
"The Harmonic Linear Drive (HLD) is an innovative linear belt drive solution providing high accuracy and low cost without the need for a gearhead or brake," said a spokesperson. "Instead of using a fixed belt to move the load, the HLD uses a recirculating belt, folded back upon itself and routed over subtly different diameter pulleys yielding gear reduction by way of the harmonic drive principle, without the cost or backlash of a separate gearhead (see animation at www.oemdynamics.com). This technique is so revolutionary, it has patents applied for in more than 30 countries.
"The system has a low price-to-performance ratio. It is priced to attract large quantity OEM buyers as well as the smaller cost conscious System Integrators and stands to be the most cost effective alternative to mid to long stroke ball screw actuators available.
"The HLD is available in standard stroke lengths from 100 mm to 3,200 mm and equivalent pitch ratios from 2.5 mm/rev to 12.5 mm/rev. Custom strokes are available. These fully integrated units are shipped with the patented Animatics SmartMotor technology to provide an all-in-one closed-loop brushless servo motor, drive amplifier, optical encoder, I/O, field bus option, belt actuator and bearing support.
"The HLD60 produces standard thrust up to 450 Newtons, with an average moment loading of up to 150 Nm. Each unit provides a near Zero Backlash solution with bidirectional repeatability approaching 60 µm and unidirectional repeatability of less than 20 µm.
"OEM Dynamics Linear Systems are manufactured, tested and shipped in one integrated assembly. They are available in several bearing load configurations including Internal Roller and single or twin external profile rails. Fieldbus Options include Profibus, DeviceNet, CANopen and Ethernet.
For more information contact:
Animatics Corporation
3200 Patrick Henry Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-748-8721
Fax: 408-748-8725
E-mail: info@animatics.com