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Introduction Linear motion experts HepcoMotion have worked with Beckhoff to develop specialised versions of the PRT2 and 1-Trak guidance systems to work with the Beckhoff XTS eXtended Transport System. This option meets the needs of higher duty XTS applications where motion profiles and long term durability requirements are particularly demanding. The Beckhoff XTS eXtended Transport System uses linear motor technology to drive independently controlled movers around a track. This provides a solution for complex, high speed motion profiles up to 4m/s, without compromising positional accuracy. The...

GFX 1-Trak Lite System Composition GFX 1TL Systems GFX 1-Trak Lite is a spacer slide version of Hepco’s 1-Trak guidance system, including a patented curved track form, providing the optimum mover path for 180° motor modules. The track system is mounted on an aluminium baseplate along with a set of motor support brackets, or can be supplied as a kit of parts for custom installation. Its length is only limited by the number of motors and movers supported by a Beckhoff control system. Please see page 7 or contact Beckhoff for information on these limitations. 1-Trak Lite systems use a three bearing...

GFX PRT2 System Composition PRT2 Ring and Track Systems GFX PRT2 track systems can be configured into oval or rectangular systems. GFX PRT2 ring and track systems use four bearing fixed centre movers. Please see the PRT2 catalogue for more information on fixed centre carriages. All Hepco guidance systems can be supplied fully assembled, with Beckhoff motor modules, mover magnets and mover encoder flags, partially assembled, or as a kit of components. Customers should provide their own Beckhoff components for assembly at Hepco. If you wish to re-use motors predating 2016, please check compatibility...

Additional Information Mover Options Various mover sizes and capabilities are available to suit XTS applications .Below is a list of the key parameters and how they vary with mover size and bearing type: Three bearing 1-Trak Mover n 25mm outer bearings n Most compact mover n Lowest mover mass n Suitable for light moment loads n Suitable for medium moment loads n Available in standard lengths: 52mm and 72mm n Available in standard lengths: 70mm and 80mm Four bearing PRT2 Mover n All 25mm bearings n Compact high moment mover n Longer bearing life n Suitable for heavier moment loads n Suitable for...

Application Examples - Features and Benefits High Speed Lane Divider This example shows a vertically mounted, lightly loaded, high speed and high duty GFX 1-Trak system being used to sort randomly positioned items into two separate lanes. n High rigidity - solid steel base plate Positional repeatability Durable - hardened guidance system Low maintenance - integrated bleed lubrication Standard configuration Double Sided System Two GFX 1-Trak systems manufactured with a single ‘back to back’ base provide a compact and accurate assembly. High rigidity - solid steel back plate Excellent parallelism...

Application Examples - Features and Benefits Multi-Operation and Variable Speed Application The horizontally mounted system shown below comprises of a GFX PRT2 track system mounted on a customisable Hepco MCS support structure. n Durability - hardened guidance system Machine integration - Hepco MCS support structure High moment capacity - for higher process forces Precision ring and track technology (PRT2) Low maintenance - integrated bleed lubrication Standard configuration Multidirectional Bend This high temperature assembly application utilises 180° end modules, plus internal and external...

Technical Data - GFX 1-Trak Lite Systems GFX 1TL systems are comprised two 1-Trak end segments and ground GV3 or SL2 spacer slides. These can be supplied as a set of components or assembled to a solid aluminium baseplate. Assembled systems can be supplied with motor support structures and all the required fasteners for motor connection or fully assembled with Beckhoff XTS motors. External dimensions are shown below for more information please contact Hepco’s technical department. 213 N x 250mm motor modules (see note 1) Motor modules hidden for clarity 4 x M6 x 10DP tapped holes for customer...

Technical Data - GFX PRT2 Systems Guidance systems for Beckhoff XTS can also be supplied as PRT2 ring and track assemblies, which can be configured into oval, rectangular and circular systems. Motor modules are supplied in 45° or 22.5° segments. PRT2 systems require a four bearing fixed centre carriage (FCC) mover. N x 250mm motor modules (see note 1) R318 Motor modules hidden for clarity 250 Example Hepco Support Structure 86 73.5 2 x 6mm H7 x 10DP dowel holes for customer use 4 x M6 x 10DP tapped holes for customer use 4 x M6 x 10DP tapped holes for customer use 2 x 6mm H7 x 10DP dowel holes...

System and Component Specification - GFX 1-Trak Systems GFX 1-Trak Systems Corrosion resistant systems use all stainless steel track components. System length is determined by the number of straight motor modules. Corrosion Resistant Option System Length System Type 1TL - 1-Trak Lite (See page 2) Movers 4 Outer bearing size also determines the size of the mover. Please see page 7 or the GFX Technical Guide for more mover information. Corrosion resistant movers are supplied with stainless steel bearings. Bearings are axial stiffness as standard. -DR movers incorporate double row bearings. Please...

System and Component Specification - GFX PRT2 Systems GFX PRT2 Track Systems Corrosion resistant systems use all stainless steel track components. 2 System length is determined by the number of straight motor modules. Optional support structure shown. Contact Hepco’s Technical Sales Department for more information. Corrosion Resistant Option (Leave blank if not required) Movers Corrosion resistant movers are supplied with stainless steel bearings. Outer bearing size also determines the size of the mover. Please see page 8 or the GFX Technical Guide for more mover information. Fixed centre movers...