Rollon announces the launch of a new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), which brings improved delivery times, enhanced compatibility, and optimized performance.

Rollon will showcase its innovative technologies at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, MD&M West, and deliver a keynote on automation at Automation & Testing in Turin.

Choosing a belt-driven linear actuator for automated machinery comes with a common problem: It can be hard to find all the high-performance features and reliability attributes you want in a single unit.

At Rollon, we have a proud commitment to meet and exceed your strict requirements for quality and service. We know that for many applications, your linear motion system, guide or actuator will have to operate safely in challenging conditions without failure. This is particularly true for the aerospace industry, which carries some of the most rigid requirements for product quality and reliability.

As manufacturing becomes more automated, six-axis robots are gaining popularity on the factory floor. Increasingly, multiple six-axis robots perform consecutive operations on the same assembly line. In these applications, adding a seven-axis linear actuator — also known as a robot transfer unit (RTU) — can boost your productivity, efficiency and cost savings.

At first glance, choosing an actuator comes down to whether the unit can deliver the necessary performance to meet application requirements.

One of the more difficult aspects of evaluating and specifying linear motion products is figuring out the difference between axial and radial load ratings. Because axial load ratings are typically much lower than radial load ratings, it’s important to understand the characteristics of both types of loads so you can compare the ratings with confidence.

When you need a belt-driven actuator for automated linear motion, there’s a good chance you intend to use it in an aggressive working environment.

Heavy-duty telescopic rails are an attractive option for many industrial applications, with models offering full or partial extension and a variety of cross sections and intermediate elements.

When choosing a linear actuator, portability is often overlooked. And if you intend to use the actuator in multiple locations, you can’t wait for the actuator vendor to provide field support each time the unit moves.