Rotary indexers (also known as rotary indexing tables or rotation tables) realise rotating movements. They are often installed as components in positioners, but are also used separately (e.g. if the application does not require a swivel axis).
Nabtesco’s rotary indexers with integrated angular gears are based on cycloidal gear technology that has been tried and tested in robotics for decades and, thanks to their special design, are significantly more precise, dynamic and rigid than conventional solutions. This gives an enormous increase in performance and efficiency in production.
Nabtesco’s rotary indexers are characterised by high positioning accuracy, exceptional performance and a compact design. They enable faster processing times, higher product quality and maximum efficiency. This makes them a real alternative to conventional rotary indexers, which are usually equipped with worm, cam or direct drives.
Advantages of Cycloidal Gears in Rotary Applications
- Precise approach to processing, loading and unloading stations.
- Precise alignment of workpieces.
- Fast braking and acceleration.
- 360° freedom of movement.
- Integration into the robot controller.
- Main time parallel working.
- Hollow shaft for feeding through supply lines for swivel and clamping devices.
- Reduced process times and error rates.
- Low assembly effort and uncomplicated integration.
