Easily implement heavy-duty applications

The ongoing optimization of industrial manufacturing processes requires dynamic and repeatable linear axes with little space requirement. For fast handling and accurate positioning of large masses up to 250 kg, for example for battery modules or workpieces, Bosch Rexroth is expanding the compact module family to include size 280.

The solutions available with ball screw drive (CKK) or belt drive (CKR) shorten the engineering of single axes, multi-axis systems and Cartesian robots. Automation packages
with motor, drive controller, control and optional operating software accelerate commissioning and simplify operation.

The new compact modules in size 280 provide mechanical and plant engineering with innovative solutions for the heavy-duty sector. Compared to the previously largest version 200, the performance (more weight with the same dynamics) has increased by around 56 percent. This means that many applications can be implemented even more easily and quickly, for example the automatic assembly of machine tools, furniture production or the high-performance assembly of battery modules, where speed and repeatability are also important.

In order to meet the highest demands in terms of power density, dynamics and precision, Bosch Rexroth has increased the inherent strength of the lightweight aluminum main body and the rigidity of the table section. This means that payloads of up to 250 kg can be moved over a length of 5,500 mm. The high acceleration of up to 5 g and a maximum speed of 5 m/s create optimal conditions for short cycle times while maintaining very high precision.

Thanks to suitable drive and automation packages including optionally pre-installed operating software, implementation is even faster. In this way, engineering and commissioning
including visual sequence programming can be reduced to a minimum of the previous time expenditure and new challenges can be responded to more quickly. Bosch Rexroth also supports the needs-based combination with other linear axes to create multi-axis systems or even complete linear robots.

After the market launch of the single-axis system, the new size will also be integrated into the eTool chain for multi-axis systems. In addition, the compact solution principle will be extended to other applications, thus continuously expanding the range of applications.