Gantry Systems                                                              

System 1: Two Axis XX''-Y

Gantry Robots offer significant advantages over articulated arm robots for high a speed automation:

• larger work envelopes (not restricted by arm length)
• overhead mechanics (“free up” floorspace)
• better suited for multiple machines and conveyor lines
• better handling of large or awkward payloads

Parker’s seven standard system configurations are designed to satisfy the vast majority of gantry robot applications. Standardizing on these configurations, has simplified sizing and selection, shortened lead times, and reduced costs. Utilization of these pre-engineered systems enables the user to redirect scarce engineering resources from motion system design to machine or process functionality.

SYSTEM ONE provides two axes of horizontal motion. The primary axis (X) is comprised of two HLE Linear Modules linked by a common drive shaft, and the secondary axis (Y) comprised of one HLE Linear Module. The HLE linear modules are capable of high speeds and accelerations over long travels.

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