Belts and planetary gearboxes add up to reliable parts-handling

May 1, 2008
Conventional wisdom says that heavy-duty parts handlers need ball screw or rack-and-pinion actuators.

Conventional wisdom says that heavy-duty parts handlers need ball screw or rack-and-pinion actuators. But this builder uses belt drives to prove otherwise.

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