Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Selecting & Integrating Linear Modules
Seven tips to help avoid common technical and operational issues.
Fully integrated linear modules can be versatile and cost-effective for linear transport applications in packaging machinery. When specifying and integrating pre-engineered linear modules, whether for Cartesian robots, pick-and-place equipment or linear transport systems in or between production lines, following these seven key tips can help avoid common technical and operational pitfalls.
The most common mistake is sizing linear modules improperly for long-term use. Too often, purchasers will determine the standard speed or load capacity of the system they are building and then select a module whose maximum speed or load is that same number. This leads to under-sizing the module, which can result in multiple possibilities for failure. In addition, if the linear module is under-sized for the load its carrying, this may void a manufacturer’s warranty.