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Ring Index Drives suit automated machinery applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:31:48 -0500

Designed with large through-holes to accommodate variety of automated machinery and equipment, CAMCO® Ring Index Drives include Models 1100RNG, 1550RNG, 750RNG, and 2000RNG with nominal ring diameters of 1.0, 1.5, .75, and 2.0 m, respectively. Users can attach fixtures directly to dial ring, eliminating need for additional dial plate. Direct shaft-mounted motorized drive package features precision ground cam with preloaded cam followers, cast steel housing, and preloaded center rib design.

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Multi-Station Parts Indexer is PLC controlled.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:44:50 -0500

Pneumatically operated, Toggle-Aire® Multi-Station Indexer performs 100% pre- and post-assembly parts inspection automatically at 1,600 parts/hr. It is suitable for pressing inserts, swaging, broaching, crimping, and related assembly operations, and can be equipped with 3-10 ton presses. Featuring ram to station accuracy of ±.0015 in. with ±.001 in. press component repeatability, unit offers user-programmable dwell timers and mechanical and optical sensing inspection options.

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Rotary Indexer features dual-bearing spindle.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:27:54 -0500

Equipped with removable handle, 5C² Rotary Indexer offers ±4 arc-sec repeatability, ±25 arc-sec accuracy, and max runout of .0002 in. TIR. Unit features hardened and ground steel worm gear with cross-axis helical gears, and hardened and ground steel worm drive shaft. Pneumatic fail-safe closer provides 1760 lb of drawbar force, while pneumatic high-force closer allows reduction of gripping force for delicate parts. Manual closer is lever-operated with 950 lb of drawbar force.

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Rotary Indexing Table can raise/index/lower over tooling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:47:00 -0500

MS series elevating rotary indexing table features integrated pneumatic lift mechanism that utilizes guided rods to maintain indexer position. Motion control is achieved through touchscreen pendant that includes move time, dwell time, number of stops, torque limiting, home set, and on-the-fly dialing-in of stations. Featuring 0-3 in. adjustable elevation height, unit is mounted in 30 x 30 in. steel fabricated machine base and features 48 x 1 in. ground aluminum dial plate.

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Rotary Indexer Adapter Kit speeds setup times.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:44:06 -0500

Designed to work with Unilock Clamping System, 210 mm Adapter Kit mounts to any rotary table with T-slot faceplate, enabling operators to quickly unlock Unilock chuck and change setups or workpieces. Clamping system preserves repeatable accuracy of .0002 in. or better with retention force greater than 11,000 lb. Since it only takes seconds to open chuck and swap out workpiece or fixture, Unilock optimizes productivity of machine tools running rotary indexing tables.

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Rotary Systems feature direct-drive design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:09:09 -0500

With no gearboxes or worm gear drives, Super-Precision® Rotary Systems produce accurate bidirectional response with .01 arc/sec repeatability and zero backlash. Featuring pneumatic collet closer with dual cylinder that delivers 4,560 lb adjustable draw bar pull, A2-5 16C is suited for precision machining or jig grinding applications. System A2-4 5C provides indexing speed of 3,600°/sec making it suited for drill and tap, laser processing, and high-speed milling applications.

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Infinite Positioning Indexer offers ergonomic operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 07:59:01 -0500

Greased for life to provide zero-maintenance positioning solution, RS-320A has low-profile design (14 in. from floor to mounting surface) and incorporates near-zero backlash gearbox with right angle motor mounting. System features cast iron base, unbalanced load support capability, and no pre-set stops. Thrust capacity is 11,000 lb, positioning accuracy is .0025 in. at 3 ft radius, and E-stop capacity is 138,874 in-lb.

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Multi-Station Indexer performs 100% parts inspection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:03:48 -0500

Pneumatically operated, PLC controlled Toggle-Aire® Multi-Station Indexer provides pre- and post-assembly parts inspection at up to 1,600 parts/hour. It assembles, counts, and ejects correctly assembled parts and rejects bad parts automatically. Indexer can be equipped with 3-10 ton press and is suited for pressing inserts, swaging, broaching, crimping, and related assembly operations. Inspection options can include mechanical and optical sensing.

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Programmable Indexer is offered with high voltage control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 07:11:50 -0500

Available with diameters from 12 in. to over 8 ft, MS Series is capable of operating directly on 380-480 Vac, 3-phase power without requiring auxiliary transformer due to its high-voltage control. Series features internal control power supply and supports direct wiring of unit to plant power. Single- and 3-phase, 200-240 Vac versions are also available. Applications include assembly, welding, inspection, dispensing, testing, and UV curing.

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Programmable Indexers require no programming experience.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 07:06:39 -0500

Suited for small to medium positioning and rotating applications, MS Series is supplied with LCD pendant and can be configured out of box since there is no programming language to learn. Changes can be made from pendant, with all parameters in simple English such as Move Time, Number of Stations, and Move Direction. Ranging from 12 in. to larger than 8 ft in diameter, indexers are supplied assembled, wired, and tested. User just connects power and bolts on dial plate.

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Separating Indexers count, separate, and/or sort parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:48:22 -0500

VE and VEG Series, which respectively feature 2 and 1 tappet rods, have stroke lengths from 20""60 mm and incorporate double acting, reciprocating cylinders with opening force up to 220 N @ 6 bar. Dual air fittings control indexer opening and closing cycle times of 0.25 sec each way. VE Series is powered by independent pistons, while internal air passages and finger locking pin allow one finger to retract only after other finger is completely extended.

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Rotary Indexing Machine automates manual operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:08:53 -0500

Fully pneumatic, PLC-controlled Toggle-Aire® Model 1011 RTPLC provides ram-to-station accuracy of ±.0015 in. and press component stroke repeatability of ±.001 in. Unit features 24 V PLC with 2-line LCD display, intuitive operator interface, and self-diagnostics. User can independently control index and ram speed, up/down stroke, dwell-at-station, and totalize. Available in ½, 3, 5, and 10-ton press versions with up to 24 stations, machine produces up to 3,600 parts/hr.

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Collet Indexers come in 1- or 2-axis configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:05:10 -0500

With 36:1 gear ratio, 3C collet indexer features ½ in. collet capacity and tapered spindle nose, while 5C collet indexer features 60:1 gear ratio, 1/16 in. collet capacity, and 2 3/16 in. -10 threaded spindle nose. Featuring A2-5 spindle nose, 16C collet indexer offers 60:1 gear ratio, single- or dual-axis machining of parts up to 1 5/8 in. dia, and internal pneumatic clamping. Indexers all feature pneumatic collet closers, 1â�"4 spindles, and 0â�"50 rpm speed range.

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CNC Rotary Table Indexer suits EDM machine applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:14:47 -0500

Featuring adaptable sealing system, Model JNC140-EDM can be used in submersible applications with EDM dielectric fluids. Auto Air Purging system removes any possible condensation accumulation inside indexer housing. Indexer has stainless steel faceplate with 140 mm dia and center height of 110 mm. Table center through-hole dia is 28 mm and max work dia is 140 mm. Maximum workload is 136 lb when mounted vertically and 275 lb when mounted horizontally.

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Indexing System features wireless upload and download.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:02:09 -0500

All-digital 5C Indexing System is configured with infrared send and receive, which functions with handheld computers utilizing Pocket PC. Programs can be written from remote location and uploaded to indexer's servo control via handheld computer. Retrieval of programs can occur while indexer is operating or on standby. Editing of program can be done using notepad format on handheld computer, however program has to be stopped to beam it to servo control.

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Indexing System has all-digital servo control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:10:04 -0500

Equipped with servo control that supports brush or brushless motor indexers, 5C indexer provides digital control with intelligent power module for cool and quiet operation. Product indexes at 360° per second, and servo control features multiple line LCD display that lets users view and edit program/step number, loop count, and preparatory code on top 2 lines. Users can store up to 50 programs with up to 1,000 steps in each program.

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Rotary Dial Table Drive features rugged cast iron housing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 08:05:48 -0500

Available in 4â�"16 positions with varying input periods, 4800DT cam-driven rotary dial indexer provides smooth, mechanical indexing motion and handles up to 5646 lb-in. of torque. Unit offers center through-hole for signal apparatus, and dynamic braking and variable speed controller offer timing and control versatility. Package includes 1 hp motor, speed reducer, and motor controller in addition to cam and limit switch assembly.

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Rotary Indexer offers 24 V control with self diagnostics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Jul 2003 08:18:49 -0500

Requiring 23 x 8 in. of bench space, Toggle-Aire® Model 2000LC, 6-station rotary indexing machine features low-voltage control system with fully adjustable operating parameters. Pneumatic press offers ram repeatability and ram-to-station accuracy of ±0.001 in. Available in ½-, 3-, and 5-ton versions, machine offers adjustable index and ram speed, up/down stroke, indexer or press only mode, adjustable dwell timers, batch counters, and totalizers.

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Rotary Indexing Machine offers high ram-to-station accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 08 Apr 2003 07:38:26 -0500

Toggle-Aire® Model 1011 RT has ram-to-station accuracy of ±0.0015 in. and press component stroke repeatability of ±0.001 in. Pneumatic machine can include 4â�"24 indexing stations coupled with 1/2, 3, and 5 ton presses. Available with custom tooling, bowl feeders, and parts-handling devices, unit can be cycled up to 3,600 parts/hr. Control packages provide fully adjustable ram and indexer speeds, and automatic operation with optional PLC.

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Indexing Drive has integrated shaft to mount accessories.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Apr 2003 07:40:19 -0500

With repeatability of 15â�"30 arc-sec, ECO series index drive has nickel-plated housing and maintenance-free grease lubrication. Accessories, such as tables or sprockets, can be mounted on flange output shaft. Optional equipment includes torque limiters for overload protection, worm gear reducers for input drive, and cam balancers to eliminate vibration. Drive has center distance of 45, 60, 70, 80, or 110 mm, and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 stops.

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