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Part handling gantries operate in low temperatures

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Aug 11, 2004

Precision work handling specialist has extended the capabilities of its standard single, twin and three-axis gantry positioning systems to suit low temperature operating environments.

Precision work handling specialist, Gudel UK has extended the capabilities of its standard single, twin and three-axis gantry positioning systems to suit low temperature operating environments, such as those found in cold stores, pharmaceutical production, food manufacture, warehousing and logistics applications.

The new equipment features the use of corrosion resistant materials, special purpose coatings and food compatible lubricants that are suitable for use down to -30 deg C as standard.

In addition, Gudel is currently developing units capable of operating at -80 deg C.

The latest gantry systems mirror the capabilities of Gudel's standard range products, by providing fast and accurate positioning of loads up to several tonnes - with an absolute positional accuracy of +0.1mm over runs of up to 120m.

Ultra-smooth operation is backed by maximum component traverse speeds of 10m/sec, and accelerations of up to 20m/sec2, making the new units particularly suitable for high speed handling or sampling operations in the food processing or pharmaceutical sectors.

The low temperature gantry systems are also available with industry-standard control systems, to provide operational flexibility and versatility, as well as simple integration into automated manufacturing cells.

Gudel's three-axis gantry modules are available in both portal (FP) configuration, or cantilever (CP) form with long reach overhangs for restricted access applications.

Additionally, all models can be equipped with a variety of rotary indexing heads to meet specific operational requirements.

Gudel's comprehensive range of precision parts handling and positioning equipment is backed by the company's Coventry-based technical support service, which offers in-depth product selection advice, along with dedicated installation and applications engineering support.

Full equipment specifications can be found on the company's Website, including dimensioned drawings that can be downloaded directly to engineers' desktops - both to speed the design process and simplify facilities planning.

Gudel also publishes five free design and selection data booklets that provide in-depth specification data on the company's extensive range of multi-axis handling modules, track motion equipment, RoboLoop systems, guideway components and power transmission products.

About Gudel UK - a member of the Swiss Gudel engineering group, Gudel UK develops and supplies modular-based solutions for positioning components weighing from a few grams to several tonnes with extreme accuracy and repeatability.

Systems are typically used for high volume metal working, assembly or manufacturing applications - in particular within the automotive, aerospace, defence, machine tool, electronics and process sectors.