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Endless Rotating Axis for Automotive Industry



Morgan Advanced Materials has launched a flexible rotary distributor to help customers in the automotive industry maximize efficiencies and reduce maintenance costs.

The latest innovation from Morgan's Electrical Carbon business can be used in 6-axis robots, welding turntables and trunnions. "The component allows for cumbersome cables to be replaced by a slip ring transmitter, which also comprises a full 360° rotating axis, with an unlimited angle maneuverability that eliminates defective drag chains," said a company spokesperson. "As a result, the unit can offer continuous rotation. Since the system does not have to operate in reverse, this can deliver cost and time savings while offering customers greater flexibility in terms of programming."

The slip ring can be utilized for continuous rotating transmission across a variety of precision applications, including welding, handling and gluing. The system can operate 24 hours a day for between five and eight years. "Effectively eliminating the need for any costly downtime or recurring maintenance works, it delivers a full return on investment in as little as 12 months," said the spokesperson. "In contrast, a traditional cable carrier system has an average life cycle of just 12 months. At any given time, the robot is limited to +-310° turns in either direction. A traditional system is also constrained by ongoing maintenance costs as a result of trailing cables and potential subsequent damage to the robot."

The endless rotating robot axis from Morgan's Refoka product offering provides a comprehensive solution since the system is capable of housing data, media and electrical currents within a single compact interface.

"In an on-demand environment, product optimization and performance remain critical components of the global automotive industry," said Ingo Carnott, Morgan Key Account Manager - Automation. "As a value-added partner to the sector, we have therefore invested heavily in developing new problem-solving tools. Critically, these solutions not only enable customers to meet engineering challenges, safely and efficiently, they also deliver wider commercial benefits as a result of their ability to boost overall productivity through improved operational effectiveness."

The advanced technology, which has a high current >200 amp and 24 V power supply, provides a range of flexible programming options that can help streamline data through a fast PROFINET certified Ethernet cable/connection, or for the transmission of video signals and media such as air, cooling water, primer or oil. The components are all contained within a single robust housing unit, offering a level of protection in line with IP67.

The technology is also supported by a remote diagnostic facility. Customers can benefit from live data analysis across the whole PROFINET-certified system.

Due to the internal shielding and metal housing unit, the system is fully protected, ensuring full functionality in electromagnetic compatibility-critical environments, particularly those where welding equipment is used.

Morgan offers a range of standard solutions to meet the varied automation demands of the automotive industry, and can offer custom-made solutions to meet specific customer requirements.

For more information contact:

Morgan Advanced Materials

4000 Westchase Blvd., Ste. 170

Raleigh, NC 27607-3971

www.morganadvancedmaterials.com

www.morganelectricalmaterials.com

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