Pneumatic SOLUTIONS

Sept. 1, 2005
Rotary indexing system Non-servo rotary indexing system consists of a pneumatic drive unit with multi-station turrets and grippers in various configurations

Rotary indexing system

Non-servo rotary indexing system consists of a pneumatic drive unit with multi-station turrets and grippers in various configurations and sizes.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Indexing in 10° increments with on/off control to solenoid valves
  • Programming with A-B-C input for clockwise, and A-C-B input for counterclockwise motion
  • Air driven shot pins for driving motion and accurate locations

MACK CORP.
Flagstaff, Ariz.
(928) 526-1120
www.mackcorp.com
Circle 144

ISO-mounting cylinders

C85 series cylinders feature stainless steel bodies and conform to ISO standard 6432.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 8-, 10-, 12-, 16-, 20-, and 25-mm bore sizes
  • 10 to 350-mm stroke lengths
  • Corrosion-resistant anodized covers, abrasion-resistant seals, and leak-proof assembly for long service life
  • Piston speeds to 1,500 mm/sec

SMC CORP. OF AMERICA
Indianapolis, Ind.
(317) 899-4650
www.smcusa.com
Circle 145

Pneumatic grippers

Range of grippers offers smooth accurate movement, long, uninterrupted service life, maximum machine uptime, low weight, and compact size.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Gripping accuracy of ±0.01 mm
  • Use with compressed air filtered, lubricated, or non-lubricated fluids
  • Pressures of 29 to 101.5 psi; operating temperatures of 32° to 140° F
  • Designed for 100 cycles/min

IMI NORGREN INC.
Littleton, Colo.
(303) 794-2611
www.norgren.com
Circle 146

Non-contacting transducer

TMI non-contacting transducers are readily integrated into pneumatic cylinders, and offer unlimited mechanical life expectancy.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Direct, precise, absolute measurements of 100 to 4,500 mm with single or multiple position markers
  • Shock and vibration resistance to 12 and 100 g respectively
  • Analog, SSI, Start/Stop, and DyMoS serial interfaces; data monitoring with update rate of 16 kHz
  • Linearity to 30 µm, resolution to 2 µm, compression peaks to 530 bar

NOVOTECHNIK U.S. INC.
Southborough, Mass.
(508) 485-2244
www.novotechnik.com
Circle 147

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