Automation Systems and Pneumatic Components from Rexroth

Precision and simplicity in material handling

Our know-how in automation applications is your path to success

The reliability of automation components depends to a large extent on the expertise of the engineers who develop the components and design the system. When you use Rexroth you can depend upon our experience and know-how both as solution providers and component suppliers. Rexroth has more than 50 years' experience of pneumatics in material handling. Typical applications include assembly, pick and place, test applications, palletizing, and loading and unloading in a wide range of industries. In this brochure we give you a brief overview of our broad and attractive program of pneumatic systems and components.

Systems and components overview

Choose from a broad range of products and systems with built-in know-how. From design to functional machine, all from Rexroth.

Subsystems Rexroth can help machine builders with the design and building of subsystems for integration into larger machines. Subsystems may include slides, rotation modules and grippers. (See p. 6).

Interactive Designer The Interactive Designer supports you in every aspect of your business process. Our design tools comprise product calculation software, CAD library, product configuration, product catalog, and an inquiry basket for online pricing, availability, ordering and order status. www.boschrexroth.com/interactivedesigner (See p. 22).

LSE A sturdy turntable with high load capacity, suitable as a carrier for an additional axis. (See p. 8).

RWT Indexing table with continuous stepwise rotation. This very special turntable combines the finest mechanical and pneumatic drives. (See p. 18).

LP04 Compact valve terminal with multiple electrical connection options including D-Sub connector or PROFIBUS. (See p. 15). HF04 High-flow 10 mm valve terminal, also with multiple electrical connection options. (See p. 15). RAN Versatile vane-type rotary actuator saves space and provides high torque. (See p. 21). RAP Backlash-free rack-and-pinion rotary actuator. (See p. 20).

GPC and GPC-TL The Guide Precision Cylinder combines precise movement with high side load capacity. The GPC-TL has an extra mounting surface on top for installation in applications such as small assembly machines. (See p. 13).

Octagon Mini ISO standard cylinder with built-in non-rotation feature. Perfect for pick and place applications with suction cups. (See p. 14). ZSC Guided twin-rod cylinder for vertical applications. The placement of the ball rail system between the twin piston rods results in a very flat, low-mount guide. (See p. 12).

MSC The minislide with the precision and load capacity to meet the most demanding requirements. (See p. 14).

Shock absorbers Allow higher speeds and shorter cycle times. We offer a wide range of sizes for different energy absorptions. (See p. 14).

RexMover A typical basic motion function in material handling, available in several precision classes. Choose the slide bearing version for cost efficiency, the mini-guide for compactness and precision, or the heavy-duty version for precision and high load capacity. (See p. 16).

Vacuum technology with suction cups The easy way to pick and place. Cups are available in various shapes, materials and sizes to suit all types of objects and applications. (See p. 9).

Vacuum ejectors Vacuum pumps, ejector type, in many versions. Single or with built-on valves and other features. (See p. 9).

NCT The unique device for lifting delicate objects without surface contact. (See p. 10).

Grippers Parallel and angled 2-finger and 3-finger grippers for high-precision pick and place applications. (See p. 8).

Subsystems the easy way to a complete machine

We find the optimal solution for you. Our specialists in subsystems solutions possess extensive know-how in material handling and can support you with calculations, design and construction of subsystems for easy integration into your machine. We configure selected Rexroth equipment and components into complete assemblies, creating modular solutions for automation technology. Linear guides, fully assembled modules and pick and place units can be customized to your requirements.

Pick and place on multiple levels This smart system built from rodless cylinders solves the problem of picking and placing from a pile.

Adaptable units and subsystems

Material transport and general material handling in core industry sectors are important application areas for the systems solutions we can provide. Our solutions include all necessary modules and equipment units, drawn from other fields of motion technology if necessary, all carefully selected and configured. This is achieved on the platform provided by a broad-based standard product range together with modifications from other business areas within Rexroth. The variety of components available to us provides high flexibility for the economical implementation of even the most complex application.

Feeder system for material transport incorporating rodless cylinders with stroke up to 6 m, and vacuum plate.

Customer-specific pneumatically driven guiding table in heavy-duty and dustprotected versions.

Gripper axle specially adapted for a customized tool changing system, complete with valves and equipment.

Pick and place unit with rodless cylinders, completely assembled and tested with all equipment, ready to install in a workstation.

Customer-specific assembly unit with rotary actuator and gripper, prepared for installation in an assembly line.

Pick and place with precision

Pneumatic grippers from Rexroth stand for top quality. Parallel and angled 2-finger or 3-finger versions provide very secure, precise gripping at the ends of the axes of your material handling system.

PGN 2-finger heavy-duty gripper, available in four sizes with gripping forces of 100 N, 220 N, 360 N and 550 N. Features high gripping force and compact builtin dimensions. Suitable for high moments from the applied load.

GWB 2-finger gripper with an opening angle of 180, available in four sizes with gripping forces of 64 N, 180 N, 290 N and 450 N. Features adjustable opening angle from 20 to 180, compact built-in dimensions and high gripping force.

SGB 2-finger gripper with an opening angle of 8, available in three sizes with gripping forces of 45 N, 95 N and 160 N. Made of lightweight composite material.

MPG 2-finger parallel gripper available in three sizes with gripping forces of 31 N, 65 N and 110 N. Features small, compact built-in dimensions, low weight and high gripping force.

PZN 3-finger centering gripper available in three sizes with gripping forces of 260 N, 580 N, 1000 N and 1800 N. Features high gripping force and compact built-in dimensions. Suitable for high moments from the applied load. Internal or external grip.

LSE Turntable in three sizes with moments of 1.3 Nm, 5.5 Nm and 10 Nm. Features high load capacity with a rotation angle of 180 and end position adjustable by 5.

Vacuum handles with care

Whether you need to handle fine chocolates, raw eggs, sheet metal, or complex car parts, our vacuum technology keeps everything moving.

Flat-type suction cups The right basis for many standard applications. Available in diameters from 1 to 300 mm.

Suction gripper systems

Oval flat-type suction cups Particularly suitable for long and cylindrical workpieces. Available in sizes from 2 x 4 mm to 55 x 200 mm.

Very good Good Satisfactory Sufficient

Telescopic suction cups Available with 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 plates and in diameters from 7 to 88 mm. Ideally suited for curved or inclined surfaces or to compensate for vertical tolerances.

Compact ejectors All functions ejector, valves and sensor are integrated into one unit.

HF03 with vacuum ejector Pressure or vacuum direct from the same valve unit. This feature is also available for other valve series.

Electronic vacuum switch NO/NC, adjustable switching point, adjustable hysteresis, analog output voltage and digital display.

Spring-loaded plungers Suitable for use with round and oval flat-type suction cups, they compensate for objects of different heights.

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NCT lifts objects without any surface contact

The Non-Contact Transfer unit from Rexroth is a new picking device that operates by the Bernoulli principle. The airflow under the device creates a vacuum and a lifting force between the center and the circumference. Objects can be lifted without any surface contact, enabling delicate objects to be handled. Because of the dynamic vacuum and the continuous flow, the lifted object will not attach to NCT surfaces. The NCT can be equipped with rubber pads as an option for rapid horizontal movement.

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Examples of objects which the NCT can handle:

Leaky objects such as electronic circuit boards with perforations Objects with rough surfaces Soft objects such as paper bags and plastic bags Delicate objects such as CDs and DVDs Hot or cold objects Wet objects Dirty or dusty objects Foods Objects for lifting and pushing, such as carton tray erectors The NCT is typically used for back-end applications in electronic industries. It is ideal for applications where vacuum technology with suction cups cannot be used due to leakage through the object or between the object and the suction cup. The NCT series is available in four sizes, 20, 30, 40 and 60 mm. All sizes have an M 5 connection and alternate ports, with lifting capacity up to 0.9 kg.
Industrial sectors:

Semiconductors Foods and packaging Printing Microelectronics Telecoms Pharmaceuticals

Processes:

Manufacturing Packaging Picking and handling Lifting and pushing Separating

Products:

CDs and DVDs Plastic Glass Paper Metal Wood Food

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ZSC a very flat mini slide unit

The ZSC Series is specially designed for vertical applications. The special placement of the ball rail system between the twin piston rods results in a very flat, low-mount guide.

Stroke adjustment at both ends, outer end or inner end with shock absorbers and rubber stops as accessories.

The advantages are:

Double-acting type High parallelism between rail system and twin piston rods. Multiple mount options on front and top, simplifying machine design. Flexible, lightweight design combined with precision

movement enabling use in dynamic applications. Options include stroke adjustment, improving machinesetting capabilities. Available in bore sizes 2 x 6 to 2 x 25 mm and strokes up to 100 mm.

35% lower profile and 35% less weight than conventional double rod slide units.

Top and front mounting possibilities.

Magnetic sensors as accessories.

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GPC the versatile problem solver

The GPC series ideal for all applications requiring high precision and increased side load capacity. Compared to standard cylinders the GPCs feature precise movement as well as high side load and anti-rotation capacities. When designing and building machines the need for additional external guides is reduced. The guided precision cylinder contains several features making it an outstanding automation product. For example, always can a smaller size be mounted directly on a bigger size. The top loader version, with built-on mounting plate, simplifies assembly to other objects.

GPC standard, plain- and ball bearing versions, 12 to 63 mm diameter.

GPC-TL, Top Loader, with an extra mounting surface on top of the front plate. Plain- and ball bearing versions and diameters 12, 16 and 20 mm.

The next smaller GPC cylinder fits directly on the front plate of a bigger cylinder.

Cost-efficient and accurate carrier of pick and place grippers or suction cups.

A second axis rationalises automation processes further.

The cylinder can be used as fixation point.

Compact and strong, with high side load capacity.

Perfect as stopper in conveyer systems.

Some typical applications where GPCs are the first choice:

As stoppers in conveyer systems. For defining position of objects in machining or spot-welding.

As carrier of a second axis. As carrier of grippers or suction cups in material handling.

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MSC for precision and load capacity

This new compact minislide will meet your needs when you really want the combination of a powerful actuator with precision guidance and high flexibility. Precise, adjustable end positioning is achieved by means of shock absorbers.

Octagon a new way of thinking

Octagon represents a new way of thinking about the traditional mini ISO cylinder. It adopts the measures described in the ISO standard to achieve numerous advantages. With a new type of barrel, the Octagon offers a better way of mounting sensors than the traditional strap around the barrel.

An important feature is that an MSC can be fitted to the top or front plate of the next larger size MSC without an adapter plate. Centering rings will give a very precise fit. This makes it easy to create pick and place systems. The range will consist of 8, 12, 16, 20 and 25 mm bores.
Overview of customer benefits:

Rigid, zero-play guide High load and moment absorption High-precision end positioning Shock absorbers can be changed without re-adjusting the machine Multi-axis systems are easy to build with the direct combination feature.

The materials of the Octagon provide it with protection against corrosion. The barrel is anodized aluminum, the end covers are of composite material and the piston rod is stainless steel. A non-rotation feature is achieved by the octagonal barrel and piston. This is useful in applications involving e.g. suction cups for material handling, as it prevents the handled object from turning unpredictably. These features add advantages to the mini ISO cylinder: Protection against corrosive environments. Stainless steel mountings available Easily mounted and adjusted sensors, no straps around the barrel Integrated push-in fittings, compact and price-efficient.

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HF04 and LP04 compact valve systems with high flow

HF04 and LP04 are two new valve terminal systems in the area of 200400 l/min. Both systems are modular and use the same valve, but they differ in the manifold system. Thereby they fulfil a wide range of applications and customer requirements.
HF04 The new member of the High Flow family

Its ideal for space-limited applications where high flow is required. Examples of industry sectors include paper and printing, automation and general mechanical engineering. Simple expansion and valve replacement without disassembly enable easy handling. All pneumatical and electrical connections are in the same direction. The proven manifold design from the HF03 and HF02 is transferred to the HF04, including the aluminum end pieces and the reliable electrical connections. This makes the valve system insensitive to vibrations and temperature fluctuations.

The number of valves can be varied from 2 to 12 in two-valve increments. The electrical connection consists of either the D-sub or field bus. 6 mm push-in fittings for port 2 and 4. Working pressure internal pilot control; 38 bars. Working pressure external pilot control; vacuum 1 to 10 bars. Plastic double subbases. Aluminum end plates. 25-pin D-sub connector. Field bus protocols: PROFIBUS DP, AS-i with 8 In / 8 Out, 4 I/O and 4 In. Protection class IP 65. Mounting by use of bolt holes or DIN rail.

LP04 Miniaturized system with integrated field bus

Compared to the HF04, the LP04 has been designed with a different subbase in order to reduce its size, particularly in height. The most striking size reduction has been achieved by integrating the field bus functions into the subbase. As a result, the size of the valve system with field bus connection is the same as with D-Sub connection. One system can comprise up to 16 valves. The electrical connection is made using either a D-sub or a field bus.

Typical applications include smallscale handling in the semiconductor and electronics industries, vacuum and process control. 4 or 6 mm or 1/8'' exchangeable push-in fittings for port 2 and 4. Working pressure internal pilot control; 38 bars. Working pressure external pilot control; vacuum 1 to 10 bars. Plastic sub-base and end plates. 25-pin D-sub connector. Field bus protocols: PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet, DDL, AS-i Protection class IP 65.

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The right version for your application

RexMover is the result of years of experience and is full of innovative user-driven features. It has a robust design but still user-friendly with a high velocity and virtually leakage-free.

Shuttle and piston body in one piece Robust design integrated for high strength and long lifetime. Magnetic piston. Easy maintenance. Sealing bands Inner sealing band in polyurethane. Unique shape makes cylinder practically air-tight. Outer band in steel protects against dust, etc.

Cushioning Adjustable pneumatic end-cushioning. Impact cushioning in polyurethane reduces noise and absorbs impact forces.

High velocity RexMover can run at velocities of up to 5 m/s due to large internal air conduits.

Oval-shaped piston Low overall height saves space.

Choice of connections on the side at both ends or on the rear of the end covers or at only one end via internal air conduits without pressure drop

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New features new performance

Sturdy profile Profile in aluminium low weight and strong. High installation flexibility blends well into host machine.

Internal guiding

Robust linear drive Piston sizes 1680 mm.

Slide bearing guide

Robust linear drive for precision transportation. Piston sizes 1632 mm. T-grooves in shuttle for easy mounting of additional devices. Adjustable stop with shock absorber.

Grooves for sensors on three sides Sensors can be mounted on three sides. The sensors are mechanically protected. An internal groove provides sensor cables with own channel.

Mini-guide

Robust linear drive with compact ball-bearings for high precision transportation. Piston size 2532 mm.

T-grooves for mounting T-grooves for easy installation of cylinders with foot-mounting suitable for squared nuts. Additional devices (e.g. valves) can be mounted on the cylinder.

Heavy-duty guide

Robust linear drive with ball-bearings for transportation of heavy loads with high precision. Piston size 1663 mm. T-grooves in shuttle for easy mounting of additional devices.

Adjustable stop

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Compact Index Table

This Rexroth product is a turning table that combines the finest mechanical and pneumatic drives with a double-acting piston-type, ratchet and gear mechanism. The small dimensions and flat, cylindrical design make the RWT an ideal component in e.g. compact assembly machines. The RWT is characterized by: A torque of 1.2 Nm at 6 bar pressure. Very compact, streamlined design. High positioning precision, accuracy 0.2.

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Simple function

Indication of position

With inductive sensors

The function is simple: the first port is pressurized initially, then mechanism locks up. The second port is pressurized and then the table moves. The movement continues as long as there is alternating pressure. All this can be managed with a 5/2 valve. RWT series index table can be chosen in 6 different versions: 45, 60, or 90 index angles with right- or left-hand rotation.
Applications

The RWT is also prepared for two inductive sensors. One for home position and one for rotation position. The home position sensor indicates every complete turning 360, and the rotation sensor indicates each step.
Easy mounting

This new index table substantially simplifies the design and building of assembly machines. A typical application would be indexing of a workpiece requiring 4 processes (6 or 8 also possible), as pictured below.

The table has a useful plane-mounting surface with threaded mounting holes and locating dowels for precision and strength. On the upper side the table consists of four M4 holes for mounting the work piece and two holes for fixing. It also has a square plate, with a 5.5 mm hole in each corner, for machine assembly and two holes for fixing underneath.

For mounting object fixations Upper side

Drilling Parts assembling

For machine mounting Bottom side

Application Circuit board assembly

Soldering

Loadingunloading

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Swing motion saves space

This piston type rotary actuator (RAP) from Rexroth uses swing motion to promote efficient use of space. With five different swing angles, including 360, in four different torques for new levels of convenience.

RAP1 Nominal torque 0.10 Nm RAP5 Nominal torque 0.47 Nm RAP10 Nominal torque 1.15 Nm

RAP20 Nominal torque 2.38 Nm Swing angle 90

Swing angle 100

The double-rack principle achieves a no-backlash, non-leak design. No backlash can occur when a single rack continues pushing at the end of the swing. Moreover, the use of a separate piston structure avoids interference with loads due to counterpressure from the rack. Easily mounted square body and piping concentrated in a single plane results in high space efficiency. All RAPs are prepared for two 4 mm compact sensor switches. The RAP is available with single or double shaft. Both options are in stainless steel.

Swing angle 180

Swing angle 190

Swing angle 360

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RAN provides the ultimate in ease of use

The RAN complements the Rexroth small handling product line. This compact, high-performance, versatile rotary actuator offers space savings and high torque. Its small envelope is easy to fit into compact machines and has a magnetic sensor as option.
The use of aluminium alloy for the body, the precision machining and special finish of the inner surface, specially formed seals, and oilimpregnated metal bearings result in a non-lubrication, long-life rotary actuator with high torque and high performance. It is a compact, lightweight product with very low air leakage. The RAN series is available in five sizes with torques ranging from 0.16 Nm to 7.1 Nm. The specified turning angles are: 90, 100, 180 and 270 for sizes RAN1RAN20. 90, 100, 180, 190 and 275 for size RAN50. Starting point of swing: 45 (RAN50, 100/190 are 40).
RAN 1; nominal torque 0.16 Nm and RAN 3; nominal torque 0.39 Nm. RAN8 Nominal torque 1.0 Nm

RAN20 Nominal torque 2.6 Nm

RAN50 Nominal torque 7.1 Nm

The range also includes units, with a sensor housing attached, prepared for compact sensor switches for additional degrees of freedom, extending the range of devices that can be supported. 45 45 45 40 45 45

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From design to delivery

The Interactive Designer at Rexroths homepage offers you a unique tool for improving your business process. From design to delivery. On our website you will find all the information you need to select the right pneumatics products. www.boschrexroth.com/interactivedesigner

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The product catalogue (in pdf and html) gives you a good overview of our range of products, accessories and spare parts. You have the option of running a free text search, or you can search based on your specific technical criteria. You can make calculations using your own technical data and obtain recommendations on suitable products. When calculating cylinders, you can also get information about appropriate hose size and flow for the required valves. The configurator helps you build the products you need with fittings and accessories to your specific requirements. The system presents a suggested product with a unique code number.

The CAD files enables you to download files for your products. In the inquiry basket you can check to see if your item is in stock with just a few clicks. Then simply send your order. Directly on screen directly into our system. Quickly and easily. You can save your inquiry basket and add products later to your order. Our order status function lets you see if your order is still in production, on its way to you, or already delivered. You can find information from the installation and maintenance manuals, and you can also order spare parts directly from our website.

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Bosch Rexroth Teknik AB Stockholm, Sweden Components described are subject to alteration without prior notice 000-120-880-1 EN/2003-03