Halstrup-Walcher introduces intelligent positioning systems for cleanroom applications

PSE3xxx positioning systems make it easy to activate positioning and auxiliary axes automatically: halstrup-walcher presents a supplementary line of products housed in stainless steel for use in clean rooms and for applications in the food and beverage industry.

For production and assembly stations that accommodate various formats, manually positioning equipment can consume a great deal of the overall production time depending on the quantities to be produced and the amount of variation in a given product. Because they can be set to operate automatically without the use of a hand wheel, intelligent positioning systems represent a convenient alternative. Designed as a complete solution with a brushless DC motor, these compact halstrup-walcher instruments also include a gear, controller and absolute measuring system.

As a supplement to the successful PSE 3xx series, models are now available in stainless steel housing (protection class IP 68). The new PSE 36x/38x and PSE 37x/39x units (longitudinal and horizontal construction; 30 or 50 W) can be washed and are resistant to liquids like lyes, making them perfect for use in the food and beverage industry. These models are especially suitable for clean rooms, as personnel no longer need to enter the rooms to adjust machine positioning, thereby eliminating the need for subsequent sterilization.

The integrated electronic control feature of these positioning systems frees up the machine’s central control unit. No external motors, proximity and limit switches, pulse generators or encoders required. The hollow shaft and adjustable collar make these units easy to assemble  – simply by tightening a single screw. The unit is operable as soon as it is hooked up to a 24-volt power supply and data link (via CAN bus, Profibus or DeviceNet). Existing equipment can be retrofitted simply by replacing the hand wheel, a modification that, due to the compact construction of the unit, can generally be accomplished with out making any changes to the machine itself.

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