Completing the Origa drive system for applications that require highly dynamic movements and long traverse paths, the Origa ODS-B toothed electric linear drive is new from Essex-based Micromech.
The new tooth belt design is said to give “outstanding energy efficiency”, as well as excellent ganging characteristics, and brings a variant to the Origa family that shows particular strengths when impressive acceleration is required.
A further feature of the ODS-B is that the motor can be mounted in virtually any orientation, giving the user a new flexibility for the design of the complete drive package.
The ODS series linear drives are designed for screw (ball screw drive or trapezoidal screw drive), belt and linear motor drive applications, ensuring support for applications requiring safe movement with large loads and forces, and also speed and precision positioning.
Customers can derive great benefits in the mounting of both the screw drive version and the new, toothed belt electric linear actuator. Be it directly on the machine bed or free-standing, an extensive range of assembly options are provided by a standard hole pattern, which if necessary can be adapted to customer-specific requirements, and an alternative fixing system using T-slots in the body profile.
Limit switches – in either a reed contact or an electronic version – can be fitted either inside or outside the covers, which are easily removable without assembly aids, and can be combined with additional end position impact protection for maximum convenience.
Other features of the Origa ODS-B system include externally accessible nipples for convenient central lubrication, without the need to remove the covers; and a holding brake for stopping and holding the drive under load, maintaining the drive carriage or the work-pieces being carried in their exact positions, even during vertical movement.
All additional fittings can be located beneath the covers of the linear drive to avoid the soiling or damage that may occur if they are mounted externally.
The ODS linear drives can therefore be used in harsh and damp conditions such as those experienced in machining production, or even with the filling and packaging of food and beverages.
