Cycled interlinking of Machines and Machining Centres
The TKU 2040 chain conveyor system is especially well suited for cycled, defined and position-oriented supply and removal of long cylindric parts. The system’s timing can be individually configured to a fixed cycle. The system can be used in the machine tool and plastics industries, throughout the automotive sector and in many other industries.
The TKU 2040 is based on the mk profile system and is modularly constructed, compact, flexible and extremely robust.It is constructed from a timing chain conveyor with 2 roller chains, which permits a total load of up to 700 kg. The conveyor frame consists of two profile sections with gliding assemblies for the chain and the workpiece fixtures. It is available in designs with a predefined width or with an adjustable width. The width adjustment mechanism allows you to transfer workpieces of various sizes.
According to the specific requirements, prisms made out of either polyoxymethylene (POM) or brass can be used as the workpiece fixtures, which are optimal for holding round workpieces. Alternatively you can select profile workpiece carriers, which can be individually equipped with customer-supplied workpiece fixtures.
Prism-shaped pallets are ideal for transporting round workpieces. POM prisms are designed for transporting workpieces up to 6 kg each without damaging them. Brass prisms exhibit high strength and heat resistance and can support up to 10 kg/workpiece.
Workpiece carriers made from Series 40 profiles with 10 mm slots can be equipped with custom workpiece fixtures provided by the customer. Their width can be varied within the system limits and can support up to 20 kg. The profile workpiece carrier cannot be used with the adjustable variant.
The conveyor frame consists of two profile sections with gliding assemblies for the chain with the attached workpiece fixtures. Conveyor frames with a fixed width have perpendicular traverses that give the frame high intrinsic stability. It can therefore be integrated into a lighter stand system. Conveyor frames with adjustable widths are installed in a width adjustment mechanism designed specially for the system, which is fixed in place on a support frame.
On adjustable models, adjusting units are used to change the conveyor width. This allows the TKU 2040 to accept workpieces of different sizes. The adjusting unit is available with a handwheel or clamping lever and a scale for the width. The width adjustment range depends on the limits of the system.
A direct drive is used as the drive. It is particularly compact, exhibits low backlash and requires little maintenance. This drive is particularly well suited for fixed-cycle operation because the motor is connected directly to the application. The drive for an adjustable width has a special shaft with a ball bushing that lets you easily adjust the width.
The tail contains sprockets that reliably move the transport chain. Tensioning units in the tails let you adjust the chain tension as necessary.
The protective device guard prevents anyone from reaching into the device during operation and reduces the risk of injury. The rotary lock is triggered when moved and stops the entire system. It must be adapted to the contours of the particular product so that the product itself does not trigger the lock.
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