In factory automation the demanding requirements can cover exact positioning in pick & place robots and positioning tables, as well as precise movements in welding robots and machine tools. Storage technology on the other hand requires the ability to carry high loads and to sometimes achieve high speeds. Rotating systems can conversely have a high inertia requirement in applications like painting robots and work transfer robots where high repeatability is required.
The backlash free Fine Cyclo precision gears from Sumitomo are versatile and meet all these requirements to the highest degree. They are cost effective, virtually maintenance free and, due to their special design, are also available without main bearings allowing integration into the final machine. The Series A Fine Cyclo range is available in six sizes with exact gear ratios of 29, 59, 89, 119 & 179 and with a lost motion of