New traverse winding drive for electronically controlled systems — 20+ pounds of side thrust
Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of model RS traverse winding drives with the new RS8 drive. The new unit runs on an 8mm diameter case hardened and ground smooth shaft and is designed for electronically controlled winding systems. The RS8 nut is the smallest drive in the RS line, yet it provides the same axial thrust (100 Newtons/23 pounds) as the next larger size traverse. For level winding wire and other materials under high tension, the small size of the RS8 conserves space without loss of side thrust capacity.
Linear drive with adjustable pitch enables variable speed without changing drive motor speed
All Uhing Model RG linear drives now feature a manual pitch control which permits a 10:1 adjustment of the linear pitch of the drive unit. Each of seventeen Model RG drive units has a specific maximum linear pitch. This is the linear distance the drive will move on the shaft per one revolution of the shaft. The pitch control lets users turn the pitch down in 0.01 increments across one hundred discrete settings. For example the model RG30 drive has a maximum pitch of 26.0 mm (1.02 inches) and may be turned down to 2.6 mm (0.10 inches). In applications where it is desirable or necessary to keep the drive motor running at a constant speed, the adjustable pitch feature enables a variable speed drive system without requiring changes or adjustments to the drive motor speed.
Redesigned spool flange sensing system for winding traverse expands functionality and simplifies operation
The FA-II system saves time by eliminating the need for an operator to adjust the reversal stops on the Uhing traverse. During spool changeovers, it is often the case that a new spool is not placed on the mandrel in the exact same position as the spool being replaced. Normally this means that a worker must readjust the end stops on the traverse to make sure the traverse reverses at the correct points. The FA-II eliminates this step saving time and enabling operators to manage more winding stations which helps boost production.
Attaching a load to a Uhing traverse drive
Using a larger drive does not help. If a load is being attached improperly then the Uhing drive will lose thrust and will slip whether you use a small Uhing drive or a large one.
Do you need to fine tune your winding traverse stroke length to improve spooling accuracy
As an alternative to the standard manually adjustable end stops on Amacoil-Uhing traverse drives, an option is now available for fine adjustment of traverse travel distance.
Are you changing the length of travel on your Uhing traverse drive?
Changing travel length of a Uhing traverse drive assembly is usually a simple matter of moving the end stops. But sometimes this simple adjustment can cause problems. Here's how to avoid the problems and make sure your Uhing traverse works like a charm.
The numbers game
Regarding your Uhing traverse drive unit, getting the information you need depends on knowing what numbers to use off the drive box.
It doesn’t always make “sensor”
Do you want to add sensors and electronics to your Uhing traverse? Better read this first!
One size does NOT fit all
Unless the application is identical -- and I mean identical -- in all aspects, a Uhing traverse drive that is your dream machine for one application, can be your biggest, worst nightmare in another application for which it was not designed.