New motor tile sizes support flexible routes in less space

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MANUFACTURED BY Beckhoff Automation

Two new motor tiles are now available for Beckhoff’s XPlanar flying motion system. The larger tile dimensions support 1- or 2-route operation of XPlanar movers with a width of 6.1 in (155 mm) in a reduced footprint. The new form factor is designed to reduce the space required and costs for an XPlanar system by up to 50%, especially in applications with transport weights between 1.8 lbs (800 g) and 6.6 lbs (3,000 g). The new tiles also support additional applications by increasing precision, motion performance and mover packing density. 

The Beckhoff APS4244 and Beckhoff APS4242 XPlanar tiles add a new tile format to the system and measure 12.6 x 12.6 in (320 x 320 mm) and 12.6 x 6.3 in (320 x 160 mm), respectively. The tiles enable 1-track operation (APS4242) or 2-track operation (APS4244) designed for use with APM43x0 movers, allowing users to configure more flexible route layouts and potentially reduce system cost. The tiles also include an integrated power supply unit to improve motion performance. 

The two new tiles provide higher precision and reduced minimum mover spacing, which increases mover packing density.

Beckhoff Automation LLC

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Edited by Puja Mitra, WTWH Media, for Control Engineering

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