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WEISS North America Inc. has introduced its latest in dynamic drive technology for your basic axis, the lightweight, aluminum profile-based HG 12 and HG 25 linear motor axes. Notably, the new closed linear axes based on aluminum profile design overtakes traditional belt drive and spindle drive technology in reducing costs while achieving a far more precise axis and definitive edge in compactness, according to the company.
An extension of their acclaimed HN series, the integrated and ready-for-installation HG series is also engineered with a unique guide profile cover that is made of machined aluminium, providing optimal protection for applications that experience external contamination influences and extends service life.
The compact and precise ball-type linear guides feature an absolute measuring system as well as automatic lubrication. The HG series is available in two different axis sizes: HG 25 with peak force of 180 N, and HG 12 with peak force of 110 N. Both versions impress with their smooth movements and maximum dynamics.
The lightweight, aluminum profile-based HG axes can also be used in areas where cost factors have typically made conventional drives the standard choice in the past. Specifically, they are designed for lighter load applications, with the HG 25 and HG 12 offering 10kg and 5kg maximum load capacities, respectively. Ultimately, they deliver high-speed and accuracy at a lower cost, with a maximum acceleration of 40 m/sec.2 and a maximum speed of 4 m/sec.
Related Glossary Terms
- linear motor
linear motor
Functionally the same as a rotary motor in a machine tool, a linear motor can be thought of as a standard permanent-magnet, rotary-style motor slit axially to the center and then peeled back and laid flat. The major advantage of using a linear motor to drive the axis motion is that it eliminates the inefficiency and mechanical variance caused by the ballscrew assembly system used in most CNC machines.
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