ZV Rack and Pinion Drives

The ZV Rack and Pinion Drives are flexible rack and pinion drives for automation and robotics. This series of rack and pinion drives have zero backlash and interlocking shaft hub connection. With Helical gearing and Pinion toothing quality of 7, they can be attached to gear units of the PE, P, PA, KS, KL and K series.

• Lubrication system – fast and simple options to automate your rack’s lubrication, including a felt pinion gear
• Accurate – Delivers linear positioning as accurate as 20 µm or .0008 inches
• Quality – pinion gearing quality 7 and case hardened and ground
• Feed Force (kN): 1.1 – 17
• Feed Speed (m/s): Up to 4.7
• Linear Backlash (µm): ≤ 20

When starting any new automation project, In-Position Technologies engineers start by reviewing the key requirements to determine all necessary components needed in an application. This includes providing recommendations for any appropriate controllers, power supplies, sensors, encoders, bearings, couplings, and any other components needed to fit the application. Our engineers perform all necessary engineering assessments to make sure all components perform properly together, are within customer specifications, and do not come with unnecessary costs.

This includes:

• Payload, reach, speed, cycle time, and repeatability requirement
• Specifying the appropriate feedback device (sensors, vision system, torque sensor)
• Verifying mounting compatibility, form factor checks, etc.
• Ensuring compatibility with the current system
• Ensuring all necessary auxiliary equipment are also specified

When ordering ZV Rack and Pinion Drives as a part of a full system, IP Tech engineers review the solution to ensure:

• All parts and fittings necessary for a complete working solution are included
• All components have been checked and verified to work together as a system
• The selected components will perform as required by the project specifications