Adopted for the lifting mechanism of the ceiling transport conveyor, realizing high tact transport
Zip Chain Actuator
overview
When installing a conveyor for transporting automotive parts, the layout required transport across an aisle where people would pass, so Zip Chain Actuator was used to raise and lower the transported items onto the overhead transport conveyor.
Problem
Because it is necessary to raise and lower items conveyed on a two-row conveyor to an overhead conveyor in a short cycle, we were looking for a product that could be used at high speed and frequency.
Adopted products
Zip Chain Actuator
The interlocking chain (Zip Chain) is a chain developed exclusively by our company in which two chains interlock like a zipper to form one strong rod that can be "pushed and pulled."
Zip Chain Actuator is a completely new linear actuator that uses this mechanism.
Zip Chain can be stored in a compact case, achieving overwhelming space savings compared to conventional linear actuator.
It is compatible with high-speed, high-frequency operation and uses significantly less power than hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders. It is capable of high-precision multi-point stopping and can be installed in any direction.
Benefits of adopting the product
Initially, due to limited space on the ceiling side, we considered using an actuator to push the transported items up onto the ceiling conveyor, but Zip Chain Actuator is extremely compact when the chain is stored, so it can be installed in narrow spaces and can also be installed by hanging it from the ceiling.
When using an actuator to push up, it was necessary to consider the buckling strength, but changing to a hanging method gave us an advantage in terms of strength.
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