Hiperdrive hub
July 1st 2007 Thanks to continuous development
work being undertaken by SICK,
even more machine builders can
reap the benefits of automatic size
change with the introduction of the
Hiperdrive Hub.
A system incorporating the Hub
is claimed to offer a cost reduction
of up to 30% compared to using
individual Hiperdrive units.
Hiperdrive automatic size
change drives comprise a
performance drive, brushless DC
motor and an absolute encoder,
together with speed and
positioning electronics; all of which
are integrated in a small, robust
IP65-rated package.
With an operating torque of up
to 20Nm and an output speed of
up to 280rpm, these drives can be
used for size change on most
packaging, paper, printing, textile
and woodworking machines.
Intelligence is integrated in the
drive housing and relieves the
higher-level PLC or control
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