Rexroth has introduced the TS 2 Booster workpiece pallet, which is designed to reduce cycle times while positioning workpieces with greater precision.
The TS 2 Booster was developed as a component for the established TS 2plus transfer system. The rapid intake system takes the workpiece pallet from linear motor-driven sections and accelerates it to 3 g. This helps reduces cycle times as the workpieces spend much less unproductive time before and in the stations.
These stations are approached flexibly and with great precision. The TS 2 Booster positions the workpiece pallet exactly, without additional positioning units, stop gates or handling systems. This also means that the Booster can replace a process axis. The pre-configured and standardized assembly can be integrated into TS 2plus systems. Within the TS 2plus transfer system, the flexible assembly allows a modular structure as usual.
The TS 2 Booster transports workpieces with a length of between 160 mm and 640 mm and a width of between 160 mm and 400 mm. Depending on the workpiece pallet size, it is suitable for loads weighing up to 40 kg. In the process, it achieves a workpiece pallet changeover time of up to 0.5 seconds.
