Trunnion Index Drives

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General Overview

Motion Index Drives’ Trunnion Index Drive units utilize our standard RT Series of Rotary Index Drives mounted in a vertical position. Trunnion Index Drives are ideal for moving large masses with smaller units and minimizing your equipment’s footprint on the floor. All trunnion units can be ordered with standard or custom frames fully equipped with head and tailstock supports and one-piece base weldments.

Technical benefits for end users:

Long service lives
Flame hardened cams and cam followers
Requires less power than leading competitors
Internal components immersed in oil bath
Accuracies of up to ±0.0009" (0.023 mm)
Cam followers last the unit’s entire calculated life
Most RT Series models completely maintenance free
Completely wear-free when used with optional Allen Bradley PLC Controller

Options available:

Reinforced output flange
Clockwise, counter-clockwise and oscillating index modes of operation
Can be ordered as complete assembly with head stock, tail stock and base frame
Custom index and dwell angles
User-controlled stations and timing with the MOTION Flex line
Clean room ready with MEDEX Index Drives
Extremely high accuracy applications with NANO Indexer Technology
More Options

Advantages for designers and machine builders:

Oscillating index operation capabilities
Easy synchronization of other mechanical devices
Large center thru-hole to feed pneumatic, electrical and other lines

More Information

Check out our RT Series brochure for technical information on our 10 standard sizes or contact us with any additional questions. Please contact us to appropriately size the correct Trunnion Index Drive for your application.