IntelligentActuator 3G – third generation linear robot from IAI

Since 1986 a large selection of linear robots of the IntelligentActuator product line has ensured that IAI, the small robot specialist with Japanese roots based in Schwalbach / Frankfurt, has a comprehensive range of solutions for virtually all applications.
The end of this year sees the launch of three different linear actuator series with a total of eight variants. On the occasion of the launch of the first IS product generation in 1995 the Japanese mother company ventured a market entry into Germany and Europe. Following the production of the next generation series, ISA, begun in 2004, and its full compliance with European quality requirements, IAI has now gone one better with the launch of the significantly improved third generation ISB.

Once again, with the third generation linear robots, the Schwalbach based company (near Frankfurt) has a broad selection of ready-to-install systems in a range of different models. The majority of applications can be served by the new ISB product series with its aluminium frame construction. For rough environments or for special requirements in respect of precision, simple dustproof or cleanroom use the versions SSPA (with stainless steel frame), ISPB, ISDB and ISDBCR are available.

The universal ISB series based on aluminium profiles with a compact rectangular cross section is available in three model sizes S, M and L. The feed force of the axes ranges from 53 to 684 N for the large L series, the maximum stroke is specified as 2500 mm. The SSPA series has an integrated construction with a highly rigid steel profile. Similar to the other linear axes with ball screw, the ground tracks of the guide rail are situated on the inner surfaces of the U-shaped profile. As a result the axis has an extremely compact construction and is very rigid.

The linear axes with 230 VAC servo motors now traverse with a top speed of 2.5 m/s, an increase of 80 %, and accelerate with a maximum permissible 1.2 G. The permanent lubrication, now a standard feature, together with simplified service options for the spindle and guide rail, facilitate a positioning repeatability of down to ± 5 µm. The significantly improved maximum loads of 55/110/120 kg compared to the previous ISA-S/M/L series has been achieved amongst other things through a more stable construction and a longer slider.

All axes models can be fitted with an optional brake, bead chain system, creep sensor and limit switch and configured as high straightness precision specification. The corresponding 1 to 6 axes program controllers of the SEL series with CE label and RoHS conformity cover a power range from 60 to 2400 W in eight stages.

In addition to the standard axes of the IntelligentActuator series with six figure global sales since 1986, IAI also has a range of special solutions in its program. To this end the European headquarters in Schwalbach is also staffed by a German-Japanese engineering group with competence in the field of mechatronics. The tailor made system solutions can also be designed with special drives such as timing belt (IF series) or rotating nut on a fixed ball screw (NS series). In addition, all IntelligentActuator linear robots with a modular system can also be combined to form Cartesian robots with up to six axes.

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Further information from:
IAI Industrieroboter GmbH, Marketing, Axel Velten-Nickenich, Ober der Röth 4, D-65824 Schwalbach,Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 61 96 / 88 95 - 13, Fax: -24, E-Mail: marketing@iai-gmbh, Internet: www.eu.iai-gmbh.de

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• ISB/SSPA: linear robot series with aluminium or steel frames
• ISB/ISDB/ISDBCR product series: standard, dustproof, clean room types