R O B O T I C S UNLOCK YOUR PROCESS POTENTIAL | FUJI ROBOTIC PALLETIZING THE NO.1 PALLETIZING ROBOT IN THE WORLD! Call Us 0800 55 77 33 | sales@aurora-nz.com | www.aurora-nz.com EN085 www.engineeringnews.co.nz 19 Advantages: • High Speed with energy efficiency • Box, bag, case, can compatible + more! • Eliminate manual handling and H&S issues • Range of pallet conveying, dispensing, wrapping equipment available • Full technical support and factory trained technicians on call • Conventional and high-level palletisers available for specialist applications EN086 Treotham introduces the new affordable modular Robolink D components kit from igus, a direct drive articulated joint kit. The kit was designed to make it easier for developers to configure and build a fully articulated plastic or aluminium robot arm, with up to six degrees of freedom. The arms have been designed to operate safely in collaborative applications with human co-workers to enhance productivity. Where the first generation Robolink W relied on wires, the new D generation uses directly driven joints. The direct drive makes it tougher and more durable than ever before, opening up more opportunities for lean automation. Robolink D is much more precise and can handle loads up to 4kg. The kit includes articulated joints driven by worm gears, with steppor motors optionally built into them. The development is based on self-lubricated PRT slewing ring bearings, with the joints driven by a worm gear drive and NEMA 17 or 23 steppor motor. They are currently available in three joint sizes: 20, 30 and 50. In addition to the joints, the kit also includes different connection elements made of plastic or steel. Whether used as individual components, or as a complete solution, Robolink D allows a high degree of flexibility to be maintained. The designer can select their own control solution, with many options available, including Steppor motor control cards, PLCs or educational solutions. The kit can be used in many applications, ranging from automotive to medical. AFFORDABLE COMPONENTS KITS FOR HUMANOID ROBOT Go further with postgraduate study. Discover the wide range of programmes offered at New Zealand’s top engineering faculty.* Visit engineering.auckland.ac.nz/postgrads *QS World University Rankings by Faculty 2016 UOA 0254_EP_EN_v4.indd 1 30/06/16 5:01 PM
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