B•A•S•E®
"Y" AXIS TRANSPORTERS are used for low cost transfer
along the "Y" axis of the integrated B•A•S•E®
coordinate system.
Typical applications include those where a B•A•S•E®
GRIPPER is mounted to an "X"
AXIS TRANSPORTER or
other load handling device which requires linear motion. |
B•A•S•E® "Y"
AXIS TRANSPORTERS are part of an integrated line of Basic Automation
Systems Elements for a building block approach to programmable
non-servo robots.
Essentially, a "Y" Axis Transporter is a motion conversion
mechanism operated with plant air for transferring small loads
thru short distances along the "Y" axis of a B•A•S•E®
coordinate system.
The "Y" axis nomenclature is assigned to this product
in order to differentiate between other translating motion in
the B•A•S•E® ROBOTIC SYSTEM, however "Y"
AXIS TRANSPORTERS will operate in any position.
Mounting may be to existing structures, B•A•S•E®
"Z" AXIS TRANSPORTERS and to other motion transfer
devices.
Numerous load handling devices may be attached to the "motion
transfer pad" of a "Y" AXIS TRANSPORTER including
an "X"
AXIS TRANSPORTER with
B•A•S•E® GRIPPERS.
The combination of a GRIPPER, an "X"
AXIS TRANSPORTER and
a "Y" AXIS TRANSPORTER provides rectilinear motion
in the X-Y plane of a B•A•S•E® coordinate
system. See the "Y" AXIS TECH. DATA SHEET.
Special features include an improved guide system for extended
service life, standardized mounting for interchangeability with
other B•A•S•E® COMPONENTS and travel stops
which are adjustable.
Operation is positive with pressure acting in both plus and minus
"Y" directions. Maximum operating pressure is 150 PSI
in pneumatic service, however most applications operate on plant
air at 80 PSI using conventional four-way valve circuits.
Overall mass of moving parts have been kept to a minimum for
rapid cycle. Cycle rate is primarily a function of factors related
to control and 30 cycles per minute is possible with short travels. |
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