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 to move great mass with smaller units, which allows for space saving. 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:

Extremely reliable with long service lives
Available in clockwise, counter clockwise, oscillator index mode of operation
Flame or Induction hardened cams allowing smaller turntables to have higher load capabilities
High efficiency mechanical components require less input power
Barrel Cam and Cam followers and bearings fully immersed in oil bath
High precision cam followers and machined cams allow for accuracies of up to .0009" (0.023 mm) while our Trunnion Index Drives are in dwell.
Cam followers are good for the entire calculated life of RT Series Trunnion Index Drive
Most RT Series models completely maintenance free
Highly efficient mechanical parts decreases input power needed to operate effectively
Completely wear-free when used with optional universal control TIC

Options available:

Reinforced output flange bearing for higher tilting moment
Can be ordered as complete assembly with head stock, tail stock and base frame
Custom index and dwell angles can be tailored to your requirements
All sizes available in constant lead cam allowing complete flexibility visit our MOTION-Flex line page for more detail flexible Trunnion Dial Table solutions
MEDEX Drive versions meet Medical and pharmaceutical clean room requirements. Visit our MEDEX Drive line page for more detail on Medical index drive and Pharmaceutical index drive
NANO Index versions for extremely high accuracy applications. Visit our NANO Index line page for more detail.
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Advantages for designers and machine builders:

Oscillation index operation capabilities are standard with every model
Simultaneously rotating input shaft extension allowing synchronization of other mechanical devices
Large center through-hole to feed pneumatic, electrical and other lines through center of turntable
Housing machined on all sides for use in any mounting position

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.