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A new generation of drives (Wittenstein) XPlanar -Flying motion (Beckhoff) TF series blister machines (Famar Tec
WITTENSTEIN cyber motor presents the new cyber® dynamic system, a complete drive system consisting of the cyber® dynamic line servo motors and servo actuators and the brand new cyber® simco® drive 2 micro-drives, up to 30% more compact than previous models. A new generation of drives
The cyber® dynamic system offered by WITTENSTEIN cyber motor consists of an integrated 40 mm motor and special housing for the drive. An ultra-compact unit suitable for extremely limited installation space. The system has decentralised control intelligence for the implementation of an autonomous positioning function and can therefore be perfectly integrated where the communication infrastructure and machine controls need to be relieved effectively.
All system components (and their plusses)
. The cyber® simco® drive 2 drives were developed for sinusoidal switching 60 VDC and a maximum power of up to 5 kW. Two variants are available: for control cabinet, with IP20 degree of protection, and for decentralized installation, with IP65 degree of protection, optimal in pharmaceutical, medical technology and packaging.Its extremely compact design allows it to be installed even in tight spaces, such as, for example, in automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), for which a specific version with a rated current of up to 50 A has been developed.Thanks to the Multi-Ethernet interface, numerous fieldbuses capable of operating in real time and automatic motor parameterisation with electronic nameplate, they offer maximum connectivity. More plus? CIP-Sync synchronization functionality, decentralized intelligence and integrated STO safety function (SIL3 standard).
servomotors in the voltage range from 12 to XPlanar -Flying motion
The evolution of the independent mover motion concept that Beckhoff introduced with XTS has recently evolved with a new system at the forefront of innovation.The XPlanar concept is similar to XTS, i.e. move ‘n’ mover independently. The new system eliminates any physical contact with guides or supports, a source of friction, inefficiency, wear and mechanical contamination. An XY reference plane formed by a series of freely modular electronic tiles develops a field of electromagnetic forces that are used by the system to levitate the object pallets at a short distance from the zero level. The movers can be moved in X-Y dimensions with speeds of up to 4 m/s and accelerations of 2 g, with a positioning repeatability of 50 µm. Movers can also be raised and lowered in the vertical direction (Z) by 5 mm, tilted 5° and rotated fully on themselves (360°). Although the XPlanar needs a reference XY plane, the movers are not bound to any fixed routing or material structure. The movers are in fact free to proceed on alternative directions depending on the ‘traffic’ of the moment, and the motion controller, who only needs to know that an object must be transported from point A to point B, dynamically reconfigures their direction: the rest does not count.Currently XPlanar offers different types of movers: 95×95 mm (loads up to 0.4 kg); 155×155 mm and 155×275 mmallow (from 1.5 kg to 3.0 kg); 275 x 275 mm (up to 6.0 kg). Optional movers are available with integrated weighing function. Available in several construction options (glass, stainless steel and plastic film) XPlanar finds a wide range of applications, including packaging, assembly, intralogistics, classified environments, such as clean rooms, aseptic food production and pharma sectors. The frontal arrangement of the connection elements also allows easy connector assignment.
• The cyber® dynamic line brushless micromotors in standard, stainless steel or Hygienic Design housings, with protection class up to IP 69K, are available in four sizes with an outer diameter of 17 to 40 mm. Sizes 32/40 have the optional Multiturn encoder and size 40 (used for the cyber® dynamic system), on request, the parking brake.
Equipped with high quality stainless steel housing and absolute encoder, the design ensures maximum reliability and precision even in applications requiring corrosion resistance and high hygienic standards. • The materials used and the design allow direct integration into the process and fast, efficient and safe cleaning even in sterile environments.To complete the range, WITTENSTEIN cyber motor offers the servo actuator version, which can be combined with planetary gearboxes from 1 to 3 stages, and the one with integrated recirculating screw, in which servomotor, recirculating screw, linear guide and encoder form a closed, highly integrated and ready-to-install unit, ideal for
highly dynamic positioning.
TF series blister machines. Produced by Famar Tec, the TF series blister machines are distinguished by ease of use, small dimensions and quick format changeover. They are extremely flexible machines, able to accept different types of feeding system based on the product type and packaging material. The production speed varies according to model, from a minimum of 50 to a maximum of 600 blisters/min. The main working stations are controlled by brushless motors that enable performing format changeover without manual adjustment. With a balcony construction and roller sealing system, the machines can be equipped by vision systems as well as control and printing units.
