Transport Mechanism for Large Telescopic Steel Covers

October 4, 2010

High feed rates and high accelerations are no longer excluded with large, heavy telescopic steel covers. Hennig, a supplier of machine protection systems, has developed a transport mechanism especially for this type of use, for speeds between 62 and 98 FPM.

The transport mechanism eliminates high limit stop forces and corresponding noises in all operational positions, moving smoothly when the covers are pulled apart as well as when they come together.

Test runs at speeds exceeding 328 FPM and accelerations exceeding 1 g were trouble-free, says the company. Large masses and a large number of boxes possible for this transport mechanism. The system is not positively driven, and as a result, it doesn’t have to move the entire mass. Depending on the length of the stroke, the only boxes moved are the ones that are needed. The mechanically muffled units travel on guides that guarantee high stability, according to Hennig.

For more information, visit www.hennig-inc.com.