DTS driven track system This data sheet interacts with Data Sheet TitleTrack (Initial Caps) DTS2 Dynamic System The DTS2 Dynamic Track system incorporates key parts from HepcoMotion’s popular PRT2 track system and adds to it a strong, accurate and dynamic drive. The broad principle is similar to the Hepco DTS Driven Track System. Load bearing carriages are mechanically driven around a closed circuit of straight and curved rails. The novel approach taken to the drive is quite different to the original DTS, and provides important benefits in many cases. The DTS2 is complementary to the original DTS, which will continue to be right choice in many cases, however the DTS2 will be able to perform well in applications where the original design was unsuitable. Construction of the DTS2 Tensioning Springs Track Roller Bearing Drive Screw Drive Screw Support Bearing Timing Pulley for Connection to Drive Belt Gripper and Adjuster V Bearings Hepco MCS Frame Precision Ground Straight V Slide Precision Ground Curved V Slide Steel Cored Connecting Bel

Strong Drive. DTS2 carriages can accept high driving forces (much higher than DTS). They are linked by extremely strong steel cables encapsulated in a polyurethane toothed belt. Smooth Motion. The speed of the carriages is the same on the curved segments as it is on the straights, resulting in a smooth motion. The carriages on the curved sections of the original DTS move faster than those on the straight sections, so the carriages experience a pronounced acceleration at every joint between the straight and curved sections. High Speed. The smooth motion, uniformity of carriage speed and inherent...

DTS2 Data and Dimensions Due to the nature of DTS2 applications, systems will be adapted to suit customer requirements. It is not therefore practical to detail every dimension within the DTS2 range. The details below give an overview of the major dimensions of the DTS2 systems. An approval drawing will be created for every design ordered. M = Overall Length L = Length of straight slides A - PCD Minimum Drive Scroll Length = 2 x Carriage Pitch + 100mm Shown above is an oval system with a single drive screw. Rectangular and triangular systems, as well as systems with multiple drive screws, are...

DTS2 Data and Dimensions Carriage Assembly Typical carriage assembly information is given below. Custom features can be easily accommodated, please discuss requirements with our sales team. A D Carriage Locking System A typical DTS2 carriage will stop with a repeatability of ±0.2mm on straights containing a drive screw, and ±0.1 whilst engaged within screw itself. This can be further improved by the addition of a carriage locking system, (see below). Locked Position Locking Cam Locking Pocket Unlocked Position Pivot Arm Locking Cylinder In addition, the bleed lubrication system from PRT2 (see...

DTS2 - Examples Hepco has supplied many DTS2 units in various sizes and shapes. Pages 5 to 8 contain details and photos of just a few of the multitude of different configurations that are possible with this flexible design. DTS2 - S - Short Carriage This DTS2 S system has the shortest available carriage pitch of 180mm. It has 32 short style carriages, is driven by twin drive screws and, and has an integrated transmission system. Carriage Pitch Index Pitch System Speed Acceleration DTS2 - M - Long Carriage This rectangular DTS2 M system has 32 carriages, and is driven by twin drive screws and...

DTS2 - M - Long Carriage This oval DTS2 M system contains 22 carriages. Driven by a single drive screw and integrated transmission, this unit also includes a carriage locking system, which when locked maintains positional accuracy of locked carriages within ± 0.05mm. Carriage Pitch System Speed Acceleration Carriages engaged with the drive screw. Drive screws are manufactured from high quality bearing grade polymer, design specifically to match the requirements of the application. Supported by high capacity bearings, with integrated drive belt for direct connect to drive or transmission components....

DTS2 - M - Long Carriage This DTS2 M system has 24 carriages. It is driven by three drive screws two on one straight and one on the opposite straight. Carriage Pitch Carriage Speed Acceleration DTS2 - M - Short Carriage This DTS2 M rectangular system includes 16 carriages. A customer requirement that at least four carriages were engaged with the drive screw at any one time required a twin drive screw with central transmission. Carriage Pitch Carriage Index Carriage Speed Acceleration

Due to the design flexibility of the DTS2, systems can be supplied with fixing plates for direct integration into a customer’s machine. In the case above the base plates standard in the DTS2 construction were extended, and brackets added so that the system could be fixed directly in the structure of the machine, reducing cost & assembly time. Systems can also be supplied with stainless steel components, PRT2 bleed lubrication and custom base plates. For details on available PRT2 options or bleed lubrication please visit www.HepcoMotion.com/PRT2datauk. The DTS2 S system below was supplied with...