ASR1300 High-Speed, Direct-Drive Rotary Stage

The ASR1300 high-speed, direct-drive rotary stage from Aerotech Inc. achieves accelerations of up to 8,000 rad/s² and reaches speeds greater than 1,500 rpm in only 90° of travel, making it suitable for demanding tube-handling applications and high-throughput manufacturing processes. The ASR1300’s maximum speed of 3,000 rpm and its acceleration capability result from a full system-level optimization of the torque-to-inertia ratio. Agile, the ASR1300 facilitates high throughput levels on supporting motion equipment and ultimately low part manufacturing costs and increased production capacity.

The ASR1300 is the smallest and most dynamic member of Aerotech’s ASR-series rotary stage family. Weighing a mere 2.8 kg, the ASR1300 is nearly 50 percent lighter than the ASR1200. Multiple-axis systems accelerate faster, with less dynamic error, due to the ASR1300’s minimized weight and package size resulting in process optimization and improvement, according to the company.

The ASR1300 features an integral Type-D (Louis Levin & Sons) collet chuck. Collets are readily available in multiple sizes supporting tube diameters from 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm. These collets enhance runout characteristics for applications requiring high-precision gripping of tubular material. Applying air pressure adjusts the collet from fully open to fully closed. Air is delivered to the rotating collet assembly through a custom-engineered, noncontact rotary union that ensures a lifetime of maintenance-free operation.