Precision linear positioning made easy

Engineered to simplify the integration and operation of linear servo drives, new ServoMove systems offer industrial automation specialists elegant, modular and cost effective precision positioning

Engineered to simplify the integration and operation of linear servo drives, new ServoMove systems from SKF Engineering Products Ltd, the Linear Motion Division of SKF, offer industrial automation specialists an elegant, modular and cost effective solution to precision positioning tasks.

They also address industry's current trend in the move away from hydraulic solutions to those of an electromechanical nature.

Comprising just two key elements - the CAOP operator interface and one or more CASI linear actuators - ServoMove systems deliver a total linear servo package in a fit-and-forget format.

Consequently, original equipment manufacturers can reduce the time and cost of designing, manufacturing and commissioning automated systems.

With the operator interface and actuators protected to IP65 and IP54 respectively, ServoMove technology suits a wide range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty industrial environments.

For example, application potential stretches from conveyor gate control to 24V off-road or marine equipment.

Open communications lie at the heart of ServoMove's inherent flexibility.

The operator interface features an integrated programmable logic controller (PLC) and local I/O module.

The CAOP communicates with the actuators via a CANopen bus, while further bus compatibility includes Profibus DP, DeviceNet and Ethernet.

An optional module allows Web-based operation.

Each CAOP master can control up to four servo actuators, plus an unlimited number of sub-masters.

Also, being compatible with most other PLCs, the CAOP can operate as a master or secondary unit in other PLC.

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