Solution

The automated solution for height adjustment of 4 wash tanks and uses 28 screw jacks each rated at 10kN load capacity, manufactured and supplied by Power Jacks Ltd.

Model TE2500 inverted translating screw jacks were selected from Power Jacks standard program of E-Series Metric Machine Screw Jacks with some small customisations. Stainless steel components were used to suit the mildly corrosive application environment.

The automation of the facility using Power Jacks products resulted in a 6 hour operation now taking just 20 minutes. Dramatically saving the company production time and money.

Products Used

• Screw Jacks - E-Series Machine Screw
• Bevel Gearboxes - Neeter Drive Range-P
• System Components - Drive Shafts
• System Components - Jaw Couplings
• System Components - Hand Wheel

Solution

Conveyor belt tracking, mainly for the food industry. The linear actuator moves when adjustment is required, to centralize the conveyor belt, ensuring longer life of the belt and reducing production downtime.

One of Power Jacks EMA electric linear actuator for positioning. A continuous (C type unit), 5 kN, 240V AC actuator is fitted onto each tracker unit.

Products Used

• Electric Linear Actuator - EMA

Solution

Precision positioning of bottles on a packaging line to allow label to be fitted. The units needed to operate in a clean environment and therefore as well as the high precision of the units the units needed to be filled with a lubricant suited to the environment and extra attention to oil sealing taken into consideration.

Neeter Drive Range PowerGear and Hi-Ratio DynaGear bevel gearboxes utilised for the application. Units filled with a food grade grease and double oil seals fitted to the shafts. The bevel gearboxes replaced chain drives, thereby allowing higher accuracy and reliability

Products Used

• Bevel Gearbox - Neeter Drive Range-PowerGear