Rollon Corporation now manufactures linear actuators capable of providing a seventh axis of motion to anthropomorphic six-axis robotic arms with a curb weight of up to five-thousand pounds! Seventh-Axis systems — part of our Actuator Line Series — offer a host of customizable features to meet the most demanding automation needs.
Seventh-Axis systems incorporate a rack-and-pinion guided shuttle to traverse our linear extrusions for any required travel distance. Whatever the size or weight class of your six-axis robot, Rollon has the right Seventh Axis actuator to handle it:
Rollon Seventh Axis actuators provide the needed support and life to get the job done. Because Rollon attaches the pinion gear directly to the shuttle, multiple shuttles can be mounted along the whole length of the extrusion. That means customers can attach multiple six-axis robots to a single beam and still have all units operate independently.
No matter what size you choose, Rollon Seventh Axis actuators can be mounted in any configuration. Whether mounted flat on the floor, transverse on the wall, or upside-down on the ceiling, Rollon provides the necessary leveling and mounting feet to support the actuator plus the robotic arm. And, most Seventh Axis sizes provide a diamond plate cover for applications where customers need to walk across the actuator without fear of tripping.
Regardless of the base configuration of the robotic arm, Rollon will customize the shuttle design to accommodate and mount the base as securely as possible. You can also add cable carriers, proximity switches and rubber/gas decelerators to satisfy all your seven-axis motion needs.