Delta Robotics Gearboxes | New Dynamic Series

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Greater cost-effectiveness for precise, highly dynamic pick-and-place applications

A new series of gearboxes promises to make precision robotics more accessible. neugart GmbH is expanding its portfolio of request-specific drive solutions with the new NDFC gearbox series.

Delta Robots Get a Cost-Effective Upgrade

The NDFC series offers a reliable, robust, and economical option for delta robot drives.

• The NDFC gearbox series is designed specifically for delta robots, optimizing performance for rapid pick-and-place movements.
• It offers a cost-effective option to existing high-performance options without sacrificing reliability or robustness.
• Three frame sizes and a range of ratios provide versatility for various delta robot applications.
• Features like food-grade lubrication and stainless-steel components make it suitable for sensitive environments.

Delta robots, known for their speed and accuracy in tasks like picking and placing objects, place significant demands on their drive technology. These parallel kinematic systems require gearboxes with specific characteristics – low inertia, high stiffness, and effective sealing – to function optimally. Neugart’s new NDFC series directly addresses these needs, providing a focused drive train solution with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency.

Precision Engineering for Dynamic Movement

the NDFC series utilizes gearing parts from Neugart’s Precision Line, combined with an input and sealing system tailored for delta robot applications. A mass-inertia-reduced clamping system enables quick directional changes, contributing to shorter cycle times. The sealing design effectively manages rotation angles common in delta robot output shafts. Torsional backlash is less than 5 arcminutes, and can be reduced to below 2 arcminutes for frame size 064 and below 1 arcminute for frame sizes 090 and 110.

Did you know? – The NDFC series uses components from Neugart’s Precision Line, ensuring high quality and performance in delta robot applications.

What level of precision can users expect from the NDFC series? Standard torsional backlash is less than 5 arcminutes, with options to achieve even greater accuracy below 2 and 1 arcminutes depending on the frame size.

Pro tip – Selecting the appropriate frame size (064, 090, or 110) and ratio is crucial for optimizing performance based on payload and workspace requirements.

The NDFC series comes in three frame sizes – 064, 090, and 110 – and offers two-stage ratios ranging from i = 16 to 100, accommodating a broad spectrum of delta robot and parallel kinematic robot applications. Operational reliability under dynamic loads was a key consideration in the design, with the application-specific sealing and a drive train that balances low inertia with high torque capacity.

Hygiene and Reliability in Demanding Environments

For industries with strict hygiene requirements, the NDFC series provides options such as food-grade lubrication, a nickel-plated output flange, and a stainless-steel output shaft.These features enhance corrosion resistance and facilitate frequent cleaning, making the gearbox suitable for use in the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage sectors. The frame size 064 is especially well-suited for compact delta robots with smaller working areas and lower payload requirements.

Reader question – Can the NDFC series be used in food processing? Yes, options like food-grade lubrication and stainless steel components make it suitable for these environments.

“With the NDFC gearboxes, we offer design teams an economical, application-specific gear solution for delta robots that combines dynamic performance, rapid availability, and an attractive total cost of ownership