For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world

New from Yaskawa is the ready-to-install SGT integrated linear slider with environment ratings to IP67. The all-in-one solution consists of base plate with linear motor, bearings, encoder carriage plate and cover with a cable management system featuring plug in cabling to a Servo Drive. The solution requires virtually no future maintenance.

The standard linear slider versions are available in four frame sizes with force ratings from 80N to 1200N and peak forces reaching 1200N. Standard units are available up to 2m travel, with custom solutions as long as 6m in length being available.

The linear slide features extremely high positioning accuracy and allows highly dynamic moves, even at their highest travel speeds. Furthermore the short stabilization time has the advantage of helping to increase machine throughput. Its high efficiency ensures low energy consumption and because of its very simple integration into a system there are considerable engineering expense reductions of installation.

When used with the perfectly matched YASKAWA SIGMA5 servo amplifiers, the linear sliders can achieve approximately 30% faster positioning times than the previous generation of Yaskawa linear motor and thus also increase productivity by an additional 30%.

Due to a specially designed and developed surface coating, the units may be cleaned using aggressive detergents and pressure washers. This makes the SGT Linear slider ideal for a range of application from tough environments such as printing and food process to clean environments such as laser scribing and processing.

As an option these innovative slides can also be prepared for customised applications such as multi axis gantry systems and X-Y configurations systems.

Micromech is the UK distributor and integrator for Yaskawa motion products, for more information contact Stirling Morley on 01376 333333 or email stirling@micromech.co.uk