Andantex USA is the one stop supplier for linear & rotary axes gearboxes, racks & pinions ANDANTEX equipment is installed on all axes creating a unique responsibility in the global mechanical machine behaviour.

The barrel rotation axis drives the tool that the carbon fiber is being placed onto. This tool is typically made of invar which is a type of steel with a very low thermal expansion rate. This is important because once the part is made; the whole assembly is put into an autoclave and baked to be sure the impregnated carbon fibre will cure into its final state. After that the tool is removed and the remaining part is completely made of carbon fibre. 4 KRP size 6 enable the accurate rotation:

1) Max. Rotational Speed: 81 RPM. 2) Nominal rotational speed: 25 RPM. 3) Peak Torque: 6600 NM. 4) Configuration: (2) Twin Drives/axis.

X axis is equipped with 4 planetary reducers KRP size 6, the largest size available in the REDEX ANDANTEX range. They mesh with two 35 m long racks:

1) Linear Speed = 51 M/min. (2000 in/min). 2) Mass = 160 ton (175 tons US. 3) Acceleration = 0.2 g. 4) Configuration: (2) TwinDRIVES/axis.

Y-axis is equipped with 2 SRP planetary reducers in a TwinDRIVE configuration. They are mounted on 5.5m of rack:

1) Linear Speed = 53M/min. (2450 In/min.). 2) Mass = 14.3 tons (15.7 tons US). 3) Acceleration = 0.2 g. 4) Configuration: (1) TwinDRIVE/axis.

For secondary encoder feedback on X-axis and Y-axis, Electroimpact also uses Andantex´s PDP or ´Split pinion´ to drive the encoder directly from the rack with ZERO-BACKLASH. This cost-effective solution is the first generation of "Preloaded Double Pinion" for high-precision rack and pinion applications. The PDP is made of 2 ground WMH pinions, each ½ the width of the rack, connected together through a patented preload system to eliminate the rack and pinion mesh backlash. (** PDP picture **) PDP innovative concept provides encoder feedback directly from the rack providing high positioning accuracy and repeatability with a very competitive budget:

1) X-Axis Mod. 10, Circ. = 500 mm. 2) Y-Axis Mod. 5, Circ. = 250 mm.

Finally, Andantex provided Electroimpact modules 10 & 5 helical, hardened and ground rack for the X and Y axis along with polyurethane foam lubrication pinions to automatically relubricate the racks. The racks are provided in 1 (or 2) meter sections and designed to be linked end to end to create the required length for the axis. This means that Andantex can provide all of the mechanical components in between the servo-motor and the axis.

"At the end, the placement precision is equal to the cutting precision (+/- 0.050») at maximum speed. The axis driven by the Redex Andantex reducers must be more precise than this value since they are all working together to form a complex shape. We can estimate the X-Axis, Y and Z-Axis precision to be 1/10 of the placement precision or +/- 0.005» (0.0125 mm)", explains Dave REGIEC, ANDANTEX´s project manager.

For further information, e-mail: cfourtune@redex.fr  Refer to page 51

ProSoft Technology® becomes the exclusive
provider of SlotServer Communication Modules, manufactured by FieldServer Technologies

ProSoft Technology®, a leading provider of industrial network communication solutions, is, by agreement, the exclusive provider for the SlotServer product line, manufactured by FieldServer. The SlotServer products provide in-rack connectivity between the Rockwell Automation® ControlLogixTM control platform and an array of Building Automation Systems and Fire Alarm Control Panel protocols.

The agreement with FieldServer is a strategic initiative which will expand ProSoft Technology´s range of network solutions to building-automation specific protocols. ControlLogix users, it will also widen the availability of the SlotServer products, through ProSoft Technology´s extensive global distribution channel. FieldServer Technologies industrial customers will gain easier access to SlotServer through the ProSoft Technology channels.

The SlotServer product range consists of multiple solutions, including: LonWorks Communication Module (for building automation, transportation, and process control), BACnet (for the monitoring and control of building operations), N2 Communication Modules (for building control from Metasys®) and much more...

FieldServer Technologies in profile
FieldServer Technologies, a wholly owned division of Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTC: SRMC.OB) based in California, designs and markets a broad line of protocol gateways for the Building Automation and fire panel industry to aid users to enhance communication, improve safety and save energy. The FieldServer combined with the extensive driver library makes the perfect package to achieve interoperability.

For further information about FieldServer Technologies, view website: www.FieldServer.com

ProSoft Technology® in profile
ProSoft Technology® designs industrial communication solutions that connect automation products seamlessly. ProSoft Technology is a highly diversified, customer intimate, global organization with a focus on quality and ease-of-use. Their products including in-chassis communication modules for PLC/PAC controllers, standalone protocol gateways, and a wide range of robust, field-proven wireless solutions are found in applications spanning the industrial marketplace.

For further information, view website: www.prosoft-technology.com  Refer to page 124

Limiting high torques reliably:
New torque limiting clutch for heavy engineering

In addition to numerous other innovations, mayr® power transmission is to present a large disengaging torque limiting clutch for torques of up to 280,000 Nm at the Hannover Trade Fair. This large clutch for heavy engineering is combined with curved tooth couplings for the connection of two shafts.

As international market leaders, mayr® power transmission has provided the widest product range of load holding, load disconnecting, torque and force limiting, frictionally locking, positive locking, magnetic, regulatable and switchable torque limiting clutches for decades.

Picture shows: Disengaging EAS®-element clutches for heavy engineering disengage the input and output on overload. The energy from the rotating masses stored in the system can slow down freely.

In spite of this wide range, the company have noticed an increasing demand for new torque limiting clutches with extremely high torques and for application-optimised solutions. For this reason, the performance range of the disengaging EAS®-element clutches has been extended at the time of the Hannover Trade Fair in 2011. The latest design with curved tooth couplings for the connection of two shafts is designed for torques of up to 280,000 Nm.

EAS®-element clutches transfer the torque using positive locking during normal operation. On overload, they separate the input and output nearly residual torque-free with a high switch-off and repeat accuracy. The kinetic energy from the rotating masses stored in the system can slow down freely. Such disengaging clutches do not automatically re-engage. They remain disengaged until they are re-engaged either manually or via mechanical or hydraulic devices.

For 30 years, disengaging EAS®-element clutches have been protecting systems and drives in heavy engineering against expensive overload damage. Our decades of experience and the collective, comprehensive know-how make mayr® power transmission your ideal partner for mechanical overload protection in drives with extremely high torques, high speeds and large mass moments of inertia.

For further information, e-mail: andrew@mayr.co.uk or view website: www.mayr.co.uk  Refer to page 164

ISaGRAF releases ISaGRAF version 6.0.1

ISaGRAF, the leading automation software technology partner has released ISaGRAF version 6.0.1, which includes a free version of ISaGRAF 6. ISaGRAF is the industry-leading IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 compliant firmware and workbench for building industrial automation products.

This latest release bundles all available ISaGRAF 6 plug-ins and includes a series of training videos and tutorials for various ISaGRAF 6 features and topics such as: Structured Text, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, I/O Wiring Tool, Project & Templates, Functions & Function Blocks, How to Simulate/Download/Debug a Project, How to Create and Use Variables, Arrays and Structures. ISaGRAF 6.0.1 also includes a new free version, consisting of the ISaGRAF Free Firmware running on XP Embedded, 32- and 64-bit Windows XP®, Windows Vista® & Windows 7®, and a fully functioning version of the ISaGRAF 6.0.1 workbench, with which developers can create complete applications.

ISaGRAF is the industry-leading IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 compliant firmware and workbench for building industrial automation products.

The ISaGRAF Free Firmware includes a Modbus TCP Client, a Modbus TCP Server as well as a new video tutorial that shows users how to build an application from scratch.

For further information or to download ISaGRAF, view website: www.isagraf.com

ProSoft Technology industrial 802.11n
radios use a removable memory card to
save and manage radio configuration settings

Now included in all RadioLinx IHN (industrial 802.11n) from ProSoft Technology, a new »Personality» specification automatically stores and loads radio-configurations. This functionality is appreciated for saving and managing radio configuration settings.

The Automation-class RadioLinx IHN series (industrial 802.11n) now comes with a Personality feature. This new feature automatically stores and loads radio configurations. It consists of an industrial-grade SD (Secured Digital) memory card and the ability given to the radio to read/write configuration information from/to that card.

From the user point-of-view, the typical benefits include: 1) Manage and distribute multiple configuration profiles. This is a great functionality for machine builders as they need to replicate multiple systems using the same settings. 2) Increased uptime of the network. 3) Easier backup and maintenance of radio configurations. 4) Damage recovery (a failed radio site shortly brings back into operation). In the event of a failure, the

Personality feature allows loading configuration quickly into a replacement radio. The SD card can be removed from a radio that is no longer operational and inserted into a new radio (no computer required), or an archived configuration can be copied to an SD memory card and inserted into the new radio. When a radio configuration is completed and saved (and an SD card present in the RadioLinx), the radio writes the new configuration to the Personality card.

The radio is able to function normally with or without a Personality card. When it is powered on, the radio first checks presence of an SD card which contains a configuration; if so the radio copies the settings from the SD card to its internal flash memory. Otherwise, it uses the configuration already installed in its memory. This is a standard feature in all models of the RadioLinx IHN series (Industrial 802.11n) from ProSoft Technology.

For further information, view website: www.prosoft-technology.com  Refer to page 124