Holistic development provides the highest technology standards
An optimally sized mechatronic drive solution can be defined as one where the underlying basic technologies that are controlled in such a way that they are utilised as efficiently as possible, bringing out the maximum performance in all components. WITTENSTEIN is the only manufacturer of linear drive systems in the world to unite the essential core competencies under one roof, control them reliably, harmonise them perfectly and optimise them systematically. Not only do customers benefit from solutions to the highest technology standards - WITTENSTEIN also assumes full system responsibility.
Challenging specifications
The development process was inspired by customer specifications that were challenging to say the least: what was needed was a rack and pinion system that was capable of
transferring much higher maximum feeding forces than any other solution so far offered in the market. It was this and a series of other desired characteristics, such as a compact design with a higher power density or a simplified assembly concept - despite the higher feeding forces - that spawned the new linear system.
Linear technology in a new performance class
Our designers have pushed back the boundaries of what is technically possible in several areas:
- The permissible torques of the new gearhead are significantly higher. As a result, the high forces that are produced when the teeth of the rack and pinion are meshed can be controlled more effectively.
-The complete system consequently delivers much better rigidity which in turn has a positive influence on positioning accuracy.
- The adjustment device is fully integrated into the gearhead case; it not only considerably shortens the time needed to design the connection, this speeds up assembly and makes it more reliable.
- Several different sizes and versions, can be supplied as the gearhead's output pinion. Even small pinions can be connected without any problems and the screwed connection of the output pinion, which is extremely critical with high feeding forces, can be dispensed with. Feeding forces up to 112 kN per drive are now possible, depending on the gearhead version.
