Rod Lock brakes and holds pneumatic cylinders.
Press Release Summary:
Dynamic Rod Lock slows and stops loads in all axes without relying solely on cylinder itself. It provides spring engaged brake actuation and produces low backlash for accurate stopping and holding. Unit fits standard cylinder rod diameters of 16, 20, 25, and 32 mm as well as 0.625, 1.000, and 1.375 in. Featuring integrated molded friction materials, lock is IP67 rated for wash down and is safe on soft rod material.
Original Press Release:
Nexen Introduces Dynamic Rod Lock
(Vadnais Heights, Minn. - Dec. 17, 2004) Nexen Group, Inc., today announced the newest member of their linear motion control devices, the Dynamic Rod Lock. Functioning as a braking and holding mechanism for pneumatic cylinders and guide rods, this new linear motion control product now provides pneumatic cylinder users the ability to slow and stop loads in all axes without relying solely on the cylinder itself.
Key features and benefits of Nexen's Dynamic Rod Lock include:
o Can be used as a stand alone device or with ISO/NFPA cylinders
o Spring engaged brake actuation, air released
o Has a high clamping/holding force utilizing a large clamp-to-rod surface area
o Produces extremely low backlash for accurate stopping and holding
o Integrally molded friction materials
o Safe on soft rod material
o Consistent holding with cylinder oil present
o Has an air boost feature to increase stopping power
o Manual release feature
o Fits standard cylinder rod diameters 16, 20, 25, 32 mm and 0.625, 1.000, 1.375 in.
o IP67 rated for wash down
Nexen Dynamic Rod Locks are ideal for stopping and holding high accuracy work in such industries as machine tool, semiconductor and robotics, or for general-purpose duty in material handling, injection molding and food processing.
Nexen is a leading manufacturer of brakes, clutches, servo motor and linear motion brakes, torque limiters, and web tension control systems for a variety of industrial applications ranging from motion control and robotics to packaging and material handling. With headquarters in Vadnais Heights, Minn., Nexen has 40 worldwide sales offices and more than 1,500 worldwide distributor sales outlets. For more information on Nexen's line of linear motion control products, contact:
Bobbi J. Jensen Marketing Communications 560 Oak Grove Parkway
Vadnais Heights, Minn 55127 651/286-1054
www.nexengroup.com
