1. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved.Rev 5058-CO900B Integrated Linear Thruster Steve Feketa June 2012

2. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved.2 Agenda Frequently Asked Questions Applications Accessories and Options Specifications Benefits and Features

3. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster The LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster is a guided, servo controlled linear actuator that is capable of carrying a load. It was developed to provide an out-of-the-box solution for those applications that require high speed, high duty cycle, high reliability, and energy efficiency.

4. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Integrated Linear Thruster Benefits  Simplification  Eliminates weeks of engineering, design and documentation time per custom designed actuator axis.  Reduces the amount of components that need to be purchased from multiple vendors for custom actuators.  Eliminates the time needed to assemble a custom actuator into a machine.  Simplifies axis set up VS Out-Of-The-Box Build-Your-Own Reduces Engineering, Purchasing and Assembly Efforts!

5. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Integrated Linear Thruster Benefits Reliability Having ONLY one wear item, the Integrated Linear Thruster offers a much higher level of reliability than custom designed rotary to linear motion actuators that have several wear items Linear Bearing Motor Bearings Gear Box Bearings Gear Box Gears Pulley Bearings Linear Bearings Tooth Belt Fewer Wear Parts. Less Maintenance. Longer Lasting

6. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Integrated Linear Thruster Benefits Energy Savings  Less moving mass  No loss through rotary to linear conversion  Gear box  Tooth belt VS Goal Is To Move A Pusher Plate BM05 ($1,280/yr Energy Consumption) vs BM03 ($260/yr Energy Consumption)

7. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Integrated Linear Thruster Benefits Position Reliability  No loss of position due to belt slippage

8. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Easy To Size & Simulate In Motion Analyzer V6.0 Contact Application Engineering for life and load limits

9. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster 9 Pre-Engineered Reduces engineering time  faster to market Out Of The Box Solution No assembly required  reduce build time Easy To Simulate Performance In MA Less engineering time & greater confidence Best In Class Durability Long lasting  increased productivity Best In Class Serviceability Less downtime  Increased productivity Best In Class Integration Fully integrated with RSLogix5000  easy to set up axis

10. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Integrated Linear Thruster Features  Heart of linear thruster is high force iron core linear motor  Provides both high speed and high acceleration  Feedback is achieved using magnetic linear encoder  Easy setup with SpeedTEC connectors  Linear guidance is provided by a highly durable linear guide - mounted to the slider  Payload mounting is made possible with tapped holes on the end of the thruster slider Linear Motor Linear Guide Payload Mounting Slider End Plate Rotating SpeedTEC Connectors Integrated Feedback Scale Tape Slider Integrated Feedback Read Head Slider Wiper

11. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Integrated Linear Thruster Options 11 Optional stainless steel strip cover for added bearing protection Optional incremental or absolute linear encoder

12. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Braking Option  3 rd Party Brake Available Orttech (www.orttech.com) Pneumatic Electric

13. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Accessories Rod Ends Foot Mounts Clevis Mounts Payload Bracket Counterbalance Kit for Vertical Applications

14. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Specifications By Frame Size 14 Longer travels and higher forces may be available upon request. Contact the factory for details.

15. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Specifications & Certifications  230 or 460V 3-phase voltage capable  +/- 0.03mm repeatability  UL Registered  CE Marked  RoHS compliant  Supported in RSLogix 5000 version 20 15

16. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Environmental 16 DescriptionRange Ambient Operating Temperature Range 0 to 40 degrees C Ambient Storage Temperature Range-30 to 70 degrees C Relative Humidity5 to 95% non-condensing Vibration2.5 G peak @ 30 to 2000Hz Shock20 G @ 6 ms duration IP30 with strip coverCorrosion Resistant and Washdown versions possible (contact factory)

17. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Replacement/Wear Items  Linear Thruster has two potential wear items:  Linear bearings  Optional strip cover  Items offered for field replacement will be shippable within 1 day, including:  Linear bearings  Strip covers  Incremental linear encoders  Slider end plates  Factory repairable items:  Linear bearings  Strip covers  Encoder replacement  Motor replacement

18. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thruster Servo Drive Compatibility  LDAT with Incremental Encoder  Kinetix 3  Kinetix 300  Kinetix 2000  Kinetix 6000  Kinetix 6200  Kinetix 6500  Ultra 3000 Thrusters can be integrated with other manufacturer’s controls (Simple 3-phase motor with 3 rd party feedback)  LDAT with Absolute Encoder  Kinetix 300  Kinetix 5500 end 2013

19. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Linear Thruster Applications  Use where rotary motion is converted to linear motion to push or pull an object or carry a load over a distance less than 1m.  Belt systems  Linkage systems  Or, where pneumatic systems are used and higher and/or more reliable throughput is desired

20. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Linear Thruster Applications Cartoning End Load Case Packing Tray and Case Forming In/Out-Feeds Horizontal Motion Conveyors Flying FillersStretch Blow Molding Top Load Case Packing Drop Gate Horizontal Pouching

21. Copyright © 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Frequently Asked Questions  Are these field repairable?  Yes, the only wear items, being the linear bearing and strip cover, are field repairable.  In addition, the INCREMENTAL encoder would also be replaceable.  Can you re-lubricate the bearings?  Yes, the bearings will have access for re-lubricating.  When considering using a Linear Thruster, is there anything we should know?  Yes, because these are often used in high acceleration applications, the customer needs to evaluate the forces caused by the moving mass and make sure the machine can handle these forces.

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