Track Systems
HepcoMotion track systems provide a unique method of achieving an almost limitless variety of open or closed circuits by combining straight slides with curved slides. They can be used in any orientation, from horizontal to vertical. Some of the more common track configurations are illustrated on this, and the opposite page. Any number of carriages can be accommodated, either the fixed center economy type or the bogie type which enables 'S' bends or bends of varying radii to be negotiated and which has a larger platform for mounting purposes. A unique jacking screw facility incorporated within the track system enables perfect alignment of straight slides to curved slides. Various drive possibilities exist some of which are illustrated 14-18. Lubrication of the system is achieved either by means of lubricators incorporated within the fixed center carriages or by means of the HepcoMotion bleed lubrication facility 52 which injects lubricant direct to the V faces of the track. The relevant dimensions of individual track system slides are held on record to enable spares and replacements to be supplied. Track systems are also available in stainless steel for applications requiring greater corrosion resistance.
Rectangular track system
Track System Bleed Lubrication 52
L bend open track system
Fixed center carriage 38-39
Maximum carriage play at join*1
Fixed center carriage 38-39
Triangular track system Oval track system
Fixed center carriage 38-39
Installation
Fixed center carriage 38-39
Installation requires manual drilling and setting. Track systems are also available in suitable grade to correspond with customers pre-drilled mounting holes.
Notes:
1. With the fixed center carriage, some slight play develops as each pair of opposing bearings traverse the join between straight and curve. This is rarely an issue in use. The maximum play acting in the direction of the arrows is given in the table on
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2. Standard curved segments will be slightly less than 90° and 180° due to the cutting allowance. This is not detrimental to the smoothness of travel across the joins. Full 90° and 180° segments and segments to any number of degrees can be supplied on request.
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