Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
Rockford, IL 61103
Safety Catchers Protect Shutter Operation on Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee, a unique solution was needed to maintain position integrity on a series of massive shutters, used to control the flow of neutrons of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). This neutron delivery system consists of eighteen 30T and 50T shutters, raised and lowered vertically, 20" and 30" respectively, by stainless steel hydraulic cylinders. The...
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Rotary Union features integrated leakage sensor.
Designed with permanently sealed surfaces, Rotary Union offers constant control of clamping system, preventing damage to system or spindle. Unit features max speed of 36,000 rpm, max coolant pressure of 80 bar, and max cleaning air of 10 bar. Maximum air pressure after confirmation is 5 bar and filter porosity is less than 50.
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Static Clamping System fits in tight spaces.
Featuring compact design, Model SST 60 provides exact position clamping of mechanical components like pallets or workpieces. It offers clamping force of 18 kN, clamping pressure of 80 bar, and release pressure of 50 bar. Attachment options include fixed, one-direction free (during positioning, before clamping) and 2 directions (during positioning, before clamping).
Read More »Cylinders have locking design and integral rod clamp.
Series CCA Advanced Locking Cylinders® integrate AMLOK® Power Off Rod Clamp, which provides control over travel, drifting, bouncing, and reverse traveling. Equipped with oversized intensifier, products' locking force holds rod in any mid-stroke position. Clamping is accomplished through spring force, and unit is unlocked by air pressure. Product is offered as integral unit with...
Read More »Sawing System cuts ferrous and non-ferrous material.
Automatic Amsaw® 100 provides cutting rates up to 150 in.Â-²/min with accuracy of ±.002 in. Featuring 15 hp spindle drive motor, dry-cutting system utilizes up to 14 in. diameter saw blades, cutting maximum stock size of 4.0 in. Standard model includes failure diagnostics, automatic bar loader, diverter chute to separate trim cut and tail ends, and cut bars to length as...
Read More »Position Monitoring System indicates tool status.
OTT/JAKOB employs electronic analog sensor, which detects position and allows user to monitor drawbar for performance and wear. Electronic unit, attached to machine controller, transmits data, while system indicates whether tools are clamped, unclamped, or not present. Tool head accuracy and longevity are increased by monitoring cycles and hours, which indicate whether tools are properly held....
Read More »High Performance Saws cut ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Amsaw® 150 high performance saw uses thin carbide or cermet tipped circular saw blades to cut ferrous and non-ferrous material accurately. Options include bar manipulating, computerized weight measuring to establish length of cut, infeed, outfeed, stacking, and chip disposal systems. Blade maintenance service is also available.
Read More »Cartridge provides power-off clamping force.
Amforce(TM) Force Cartidge applies constant clamping force in applications for fixtures, tools, and pallets to hold parts and components when pressure lines are disconnected. Heavy-duty disk springs are used to produce high pull force on clamp arms. Hydraulic pressure is used only to unclamp work piece; therefore, hydraulic failure has no effect on workholding capability. Cartridge is offered in...
Read More »Small Clamp fits dedicated fixtures.
Low-profile Triag Micro Clamp uses dowel pins or precision dowel screws for precise positioning. Clamp delivers 900 to 4600 lb of force. Choice of smooth or serrated, hardened and ground jaws, or soft jaws provides flexibility. Parallels, locating stops, and other accessories are available.
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