I need to find a manufacturer who makes a machine to move a printer (about 80lbs) vertically, it has to have about 48" worth of movement and be electronically controlled (no hydraulics) and be able to move the printer to any location within the 48" range. I am able to manufacture custom parts to make the printer work with the lift mechanism...that is not the problem, I simply can not find a manufacturer who makes something large enough to do something like this. I see plenty of electronically controlled linear actuators on the market but nothing of the scale I need. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.
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Is there a limitation to floor footprint? What about a scissor lift that uses a motor and ball screw?
Hi, we design and manufacture one off systems such as this. Please contact me [email protected] or see our website marchantcain.co.uk. Rob
Misumi is a good place to start, Rexroth will also have parts that would work. If the position isn't too critical and the acceleration isn't too great maybe a belt drive actuator would suffice.
Hi ScubaSteve, if you have the capability to manufacture some of the mechanical parts, I can think of several electromechanical actuator manufacturers that can do what you are looking for. Parker Automation makes both rod-style (look like hydraulics) and rodless actuators, depending on the orientation either would work. Other manufacturers of actuators include Exlar and R&K. In addition to their standard actuators, R&K actually makes some pretty much turn-key solutions for what you are looking for, but the travels aren't quite what you are looking for, max is 650mm I think. Let me know if you have any questions, I work with these kinds of actuators daily... Here are some links: http://parkermotion.com/ http://www.exlar.com http://www.rk-rose-krieger.com/english/products/linear-technology/for-those-new-to-our-products/
It would be good to know more details like required acceleration, position accuracy, repeatability. Is the load cantilevered or can it be evenly supported. Any physical limitations; size, weight, etc.
