Technical Tips
Understanding specifications before ordering EasyLock
EasyLock assures that there is no play between a rotating shaft and a core or reel placed on the shaft. So in converting and packaging applications where there can be long cores of sheeted and rolled material rotating at high speeds, using EasyLock is...
Selecting the correct Uhing drive with Amacoil
A Uhing linear drive could be the solution for budget friendly linear motion solutions. We encourage you to consider the following factors before making a decision: speed, size and weight of payload, degree of precision required for the application.
How to change the length of travel on the Uhing traverse drive
It is not uncommon to need to change the length of travel on the Uhing traverse drive. Depending on the degree to which the travel length is changed, it is important to be aware of the potential for shaft vibration.
Properly identifying Uhing traverse drive units and associated parts
When you phone or email Amacoil regarding your Uhing traverse drive unit, there are a number of different ways to identify the unit. The model number on the little metal name tag is the most basic. The model number is a generic number that tells us the...
Customization of a Uhing traverse winding
This here is a pretty cool picture of a Uhing traverse winding set up to which sensors and electronics have been added. In this case, the sensors monitor traverse linear speed, spool rotational speed and line feed speed.
Easy Fixes for Non-Reversing Drives
Uhing Traverse drives are renowned for their ability to mechanically reverse back and forth seamlessly. However, maintenance or setup errors can lead to problems where the drive does not reverse back and forth.
Using adjustable pitch within an application
Today we completed a Uhing assembly with the "S" option. This option enables the Uhing traverse to move at a set pitch in one direction, and then at the same or a different set pitch after reversal. In this case, the customer needed the drive to move...
Making repairs to Uhing rolling drives
I get calls all the time from folks who want to repair their Uhing traverse drive. They want a parts list and they want to order the parts and do the repairs at their facility. Regardless of mechanical aptitude, repairing a Uhing drive is tricky. There...
Maximizing the life of a Uhing linear drive
That means that the bearings put a significant "bite" on the shaft. Anything you do in your set up to interfere with that "bite" will cause problems for you. You can't lessen or increase the pressure of the bearings against the shaft. If you use oil or...
Fine tuning the 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. The option enables users to meet level winding application requirements where...