The linear transport system from Beckhoff

With the XTS linear transport system, Beckhoff offers a proven drive solution in which magnetically driven movers move along a travel path of fully integrated motor modules. An Industrial PC with the TwinCAT automation software enables the independent control of the movers with individual motion profiles. This results in many system-related benefits: The transport system is ready for operation immediately after assembly, as power electronics and displacement measurement are included in the XTS motor modules and the movers are completely passive. Due to different geometries of the motor modules, both an open and a closed travel path can be created and the machine footprint can be reduced by individual track layouts. The XTS not only replaces conventional conveyor belts, but also enables an innovative design of the entire machine. With the flexible motion profiles, simple to highly complex processes can be realized and the entire manufacturing process can thus be optimized.

The user benefits of the technology

XTS increases productivity: How?

• local processing in the flowing product stream
• downtimes at the processing stations are eliminated
• decoupling of the processing stations by moving buffer
• production speed is not determined by the slowest processing station

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 XTS reduces the time-to-market: How?

• simplified machine development
• reduced design effort
• multiple use of tried-and-tested software replaces the repeated construction of mechanical components
• users get higher-quality machines
• machine becomes more flexible; faster adaptation to customer-specific requirements

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 XTS implements format changes by software:How ?

•               manual format changes are eliminated

• product-specific parameter sets are called up by software
• no downtimes
• automatic tool change
• fully automatic insertion and removal of different tool sets

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 XTS minimizes the footprint: How?

• compact systems with tight curve radii of only 250 mm
• free choice of installation position allows use of the hall height
• different curve-geometries for optimal adjustment
• parallel operation of several processing stations increases cycle time, one machine is sufficient

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