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Parallel Index Drives Overview
Parallel Index Drives convert a uniform input motion into an intermittent output motion through use of a precision-machined flat cam. Motion Index Drives flame-hardens cams and cam followers, increasing system accuracy and component lifespan when compared to processes used by leading competitors. These indexers encompass a large range of standard sizes and come in a variety of conjugate cam profiles and station counts – custom made to order based on your specific needs. Parallel Index Drives are ideal for high-speed indexing applications – up to 1,000 indexes per minute. Conveyor indexer systems, vertical indexing applications and lift and carry devices are common uses for parallel indexers.
Key Features and Benefits
- Flame-hardened cams and cam followers
- Available in standard and custom configurations
- Clockwise, counter-clockwise and oscillating index modes of operation
- Automatic reversing cam
- Smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Anodized aluminum housings with nickel plated shafts available
- Accuracies of up to ±0.023 mm (0.0009)
- Locking dwell for stand-alone precision
- Up to 1,000 indexes per minute
- MEDEX Drive versions meet clean room requirements
Advantages for design engineers and special machine builders
- Compact design
- Universal mounting surfaces
- Standard shafts available
- High torque capabilities
Technical benefits for users
- High speeds possible
- Can have dwell angle larger then index angle
- Extremely reliable with long service lives
- High efficiency mechanical components require less input power
- Flame-hardened cams and cam followers
- Internal components immersed in oil bath
- Low profile housing for seamless integration
Options Available
- Custom output shafts
- Custom input configurations
- Custom drives units
- Custom index and dwell angles
- Custom stainless steel shafts