The ServoLinear actuator replaces air cylinder for improved speed and accuracy of crate packer.
Industry
Consumer Products
Location
Chicago, IL
Components
• ServoLinear Model B-SQ-80×80 actuator; 42″ stroke
• Emerson Epsilon programmable servo drive with Ethernet
• Emerson servo motor with brake; 28 in. lb.
• Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLC
• Red Lion operator interface
Features
• Complete control upgrade of crate packer. Replaced 42” air cylinder with ServoLinear actuator for improved speed and control of four-bottle placement into crate. New PLC and color touch screen for machine control.
• 4 second cycle time; 60 bottles per minute.