Parallel Indexers are incredibly versatile automation machines capable of moving in clockwise, counter-clockwise or oscillating modes of operation. The reliability and accuracy provided by Motion Index Drives, Inc. indexers has improved process and product quality worldwide. Here are the top five applications for parallel indexers:
Conveyor Drive: Although Motion Index Drives produces its own LF Series Precision Link Conveyors (industry-leading quality and pricing!), our parallel indexers are excellent drives for conveyors of all configurations and brands. Conveyors that often utilize stepping process (e.g. belt, chain, link, etc.) benefit greatly from the reliability of Motion’s cam-driven drive solutions.
Pivot Arm: Motion Index Drives’ Parallel Indexers are particularly well suited to act as pivot arms. Throughout the world, this configuration is used for sorting packages on shipping conveyors and chutes. Pivot arms are used in a variety of other industries as a simple mechanism for directing or enabling the flow of a product through assembly.
Producing Linear Movement: As depicted, Parallel Indexers can be utilized to produce oscillating linear movement while the indexer operates in a continuous mode. A Parallel Indexer operating in continuous mode will provide significantly better accuracy and lifespan than many other options for producing the oscillating linear motion depicted.
Part Rotation: With the addition of a small dial plate, a Parallel Indexer can act as a rotary surface for small parts. This option is often utilized for customers seeking a rotating surface smaller than our RT Series is capable of providing. With a Parallel Indexer such as an XP050, a significant amount of space and cost can be saved for these smaller applications.- Manipulation and Isolation: In the depicted example, a Parallel Indexer equipped with the proper tooling and system interaction removes part A and places it in a new configuration, A’. In assembly, this may be a necessary action in order for the part to be completed in additional assembly stages.
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