Bedford, MA, April 15, 2004--Schneeberger, Inc.- announced they will exhibit two new product lines this year at Semicon West-MINIMODULE and a new Motion Controller to compliment their line of multi-axis positioning sytems.The new MINIMODULE is a compact linear guidance system with a miniature ball guideway-(MINIRAIL) and tooth belt drive. The integrated tooth belt drive design allows minimized overall dimensions of the module. With an extremely small cross section and minimum height of 16mm, MINIMODULE offers one of the most compact designs in the marketplace.
Both the rail and carriage are manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel as is the main structure of the modules-Thus, MINIMODULES are ideal for high accuracy applications. Additionally, MINIMODULE is available with a variety of options including Integrated Limit Switch, Cover Strip, and bottom mounted Motor Flange (Top mounting is standard). For higher load capacities, a second MINIRAIL Carriage can also be added to the module as well as a parallel installation of a standard minirail. Based on MINIRAIL sizes 9, 15, and 42, MINIMODULE is available in corresponding sizes MLM 9, MLM 15, and MLM 42. A maximum length of 1142mm is available and a maximum stroke of 886mm is possible.
Maximum speeds of 5 m/s can be acheived. In application tests, a repeatability of better than +/-0.03mm has been observed. Typical operating temperatures are –40°C to +80°C. Short-term temperatures up to 120°C are possible.
Installation and connecting dimensions are in accordance with DIN standard. Schneeberger’s new line of Motion Controllers will officially be launched in Spring of 2005. However, these controllers will be incorporated into Schneeberger Positioning Systems to be shown at Semicon West. Fronting the booth will be the Figaro Positioning System -an X/Y stage based on a lightweight aluminum structure with MINIRAIL size 12 guideways, driven by a piezoceramic Nanomotion motor. It is specifically designed for precise point-to-point movement in a high vacuum environment (1x10-7 Torr).
Velocity is 50mm/s in vacuum and repeatability equals +/- 3 Sigma:XY over total range 1 micron. Move and settle time is <100 milliseconds for 2 mm movement. Schneeberger will showcase two additional positioning systems as well as products recently introduced to the marketplace, including the Formula S anti-cage creep linear bearing. Schneeberger Inc., one of four subsidiaries of W.
Schneeberger AG, headquartered in Switzerland, markets precision linear motion components and systems for demanding applications. Products include ball and cross-roller bearings, miniature slides and rails, profile guides, automated linear and rotary modules, multi-axis positioning systems, and precision ball screws. Based in Bedford, MA, Schneeberger, Inc sells directly through regional sales offices located throughout the US.
For more information, contact Schneeberger at 1-800-854-6333 or visit www.schneeberger.com .