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 Aston,
PA, January, 2003 - Engineers and production personnel
may simplify spooling machine set-up, operation and
maintenance, with a traverse winding system from Amacoil/Uhing
which does not require its own drive motor. Instead,
the traverse system is linked to the take-up reel motor
via a simple pulley system. For winding wire, fiberoptics,
chain, tubing, textiles, and other materials, the assembly
provides automatically reciprocating motion of the material
guide mounted on the traversing nut, regardless of the
rotational direction of the take-up motor. Travel direction
of the nut is mechanically controlled, making it possible
to reverse the material guide without stopping or gearing
down the take-up motor. The Amacoil system also features
variable linear pitch, accomplished by moving a pitch
control lever on the drive nut. This improves efficiency
by making it possible to use a single winding assembly
for spooling many different materials, having different
diameters.
Besides
simplifying machine design, set-up and operation, the
Amacoil winding assembly reduces operating costs because
multi-directional motors, sensors, and controllers are
not required. Furthermore, because the system reverses
without changing gear ratios or other controls, longer
periods of uninterrupted production are possible.
Amacoil/Uhing
traverse winding assemblies run on a smooth, threadless
shaft which prevents clogging and jamming. The material
guide mounts directly to the traversing nut. If the
guide is positioned in such a way that it might cause
the drive nut to torque, a linear slide system may be
used which distributes bend and twist forces away from
the nut, protecting the system from torque-induced damage.
Amacoil can provide design assistance, assembly fabrication,
comprehensive parts/repair service, and ongoing technical
support.
Pricing
for Amacoil/Uhing variable pitch traverse winding assemblies
start at under $1,000 for basic systems. Axial thrust
capacity is up to 800 lbs., and accuracy is to +/- 0.005
inches. Travel speed may be up to 13 ft./sec., at constant
RPMs, over a maximum distance of 16 feet.
For
more information please contact Amacoil.
Tel: 800-252-2645
email: amacoil@amacoil.com
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