automation actuators – electrics are taking the stage
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Join PHD, Inc. as we explore some of the changes taking place today in automation actuators. As electrically-driven actuators are rapidly displacing traditional pneumatic devices, users are enjoying benefits of economics and application flexibility. During the webinar, hear from four PHD expert panelists who discuss: Electrically-Powered Actuators vs. Pneumatic Actuators and Motors – Selection and Sizing Application Flexibility Examples Specialty Electrical Products This webinar will provide you wtih key comparisons and contrasts between electrically-driven devices and conventional fluid power devices. You’ll also hear about how far suppliers have taken the tools for sizing and selecting various automation components as well as some of the latest application possibilities.TRANSCRIPT
Automation Actuators
September 27, 2012 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT
Electrics Are Taking the Stage
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Before We Start
Moderator
Paul Heney Design World
Presenters
Cale Reese PHD, Inc.
Ryan Winsemann PHD, Inc.
Jon Dent PHD, Inc.
Carey Webster PHD, Inc.
Agenda 1. Electrically-Powered Actuators vs. Pneumatic
Presented by Cale Reese, Electromechanical Products Manager
2. Actuators & Motors – Selection & Sizing Presented by Carey Webster, Segment Technical Manager
3. Application Flexibility Examples Presented by Jon Dent, Distributor Training & Development Manager
4. Specialty Electrical Products Presented by Ryan Winsemann, Lead Quote & Special Project Coordinator
Electromechanics vs. Pneumatics
Cale Reese
Electromechanics vs. Pneumatics ROD STYLE ACTUATORS
• Performance • Control • Efficiency • Investment
Performance SPEED
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Function of: • Cylinder Bore Ø • Flow Rate
Function of: • Screw Lead • Motor RPM
Performance SPEED
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Limitation: • End of Stoke
Impact • ‘Speed Kills’
Limitation: • Travel • Critical Speed ‘Screw Whip’
Performance SPEED
PNEUMATIC
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
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Performance THRUST
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Function of: • Cylinder Bore Ø • Working
Pressure (psi)
Function of: • Screw Diameter • Motor Torque
Performance THRUST
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Limitation: • Line Pressure /
Air Compressor • Seals
Limitation: • Screw Geometry • Life
Performance LIFE
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Function of: • Linear Travel
Function of: • Thrust
Performance LIFE & THRUST Relationship
PNEUMATIC
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
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Control PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-
MECHANICAL
Motion Controller Valves and Sensors
Control FEEDBACK
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Individual sensors relay discrete positions to PLC • Magnetic/Inductive • Proximity
Total closed loop control via Servo Motor and/or sensors • Encoder • Resolver
Control SPEED
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Cylinder Options: • Flow Controls • Cushions • Impact Pads
Total Control of Motor RPM via Motion Controller:
• Linear Accel/Decel • Travel Velocity
Control THRUST
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Line Options: • Pressure
Regulators
Total Control of Motor Torque via Motion Controller
Control POSITION
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Multi-position Cylinders or external stopping hardware
Virtually unlimited positional control via constant closed loop feedback
Investment INITIAL
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
• Actuator • Valves and Fittings • Air Lines • Compressor • Air Prep
• Actuator • Motor and Controller • I/O Cables • Control Box/Cabinet
Investment COSTS
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
• $ of Compressor • Losses due to
leakage • Changeover $
• Initial startup • Difficulty of repair • Specialized personnel
Investment BENEFITS
PNEUMATIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
• High Power Density • Low Overall Startup $ • Ease of Repair • Fast Deliveries
• System Flexibility • System Efficiency • Low Noise • Cleanliness
Investment AND not OR
• Optimal System Design
• Concentrate Technology where Necessary
• Integrated Solution
Electromechanics vs. Pneumatics
Electric Actuator Selection & Sizing
Carey Webster
PACKAGED AVAILABILITY
Selection & Sizing
Generally 3 types of electromechanical packages • Integrated actuator, motor, and control package
• Limited options when it comes to motor and controls
• Open architecture actuator with the ability to use the motor and controls of your choice
Sizing an electric actuator is almost as simple as sizing pneumatic
ACTUATORS & MOTOR
Selection & Sizing
Electric Actuator Selection & Sizing
Electric Actuator Applications
Jon Dent
• Retrofit of Mechanically Coupled (cam or linkage driven) Automation
• Retrofit or Enhancement of Pneumatic or Hydraulic “Point to Point” Application
• Newly Planned Applications
Applications
Applications RETROFIT OF MECHANICALLY COUPLED
Usually Involve Modifications of OEM or Existing Equipment • Molding Machines • Packaging Machines • Assembly Machines
• Potential Examples o Dispensing Equipment
• Adhesive or Sealant
• Food or Beverage
o Labeling or Marking
o Die Cutting or Routing
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Retrofit Example • Drilling and Pin Insertion Station
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
Applications RETROFIT OR ENHANCEMENT OF PNEUMATIC OR HYDRAULIC APPLICATIONS
• Assembly • Die Cutting • Dispensing / Filling • Diverting • Drilling • Inspection / Measurement
• Joining / Fastening • Labeling / Marking • Part Loading / Sorting /
Clamping / Positioning • Tool Changing • Valve Conrol
Applications NEW APPLICATIONS
Food & Beverage Industry • Stacking & Weighing Operations • Flexible Packaging • Conveying and Diverting
Applications NEW APPLICATIONS
Electronics & Semiconductor • Pick & Place of Odd Size Components • Circuit Test Point Access • Marking
Applications NEW APPLICATIONS
Automotive Industry • Flexible Assembly Machines • Pressing/Joining • Inspection Fixtures
Applications NEW APPLICATIONS
Life Science • Egg Crating Test Specimens • Lab Automation • Sample Identification
Applications NEW APPLICATIONS
Applications NEW APPLICATIONS
Applications POLL QUESTIONS
Select all that apply: Has your company used electrically-driven
actuators to replace... ☐ A mechanically driven (cam or linkage) device? ☐ A pneumatically or hydraulically driven device?
Applications POLL QUESTIONS
Choose only one: Does your company have an initiative to use electrically driven actuators where possible instead of pneumatic?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not sure
Electric Actuator Applications
Specialty Electric Products
Ryan Winsemann
Industries • Food • Medical • Semi-conductor Environments • Packaging • Wash-down • Specialty Equipment
Industries/Environments
Specialty Electric Products POLL QUESTIONS
Select all that apply: What type of materials are most often required in your unique applications?
☐ Aluminum ☐ Stainless Steel ☐ Polymers ☐ Other
• Grippers • Cylinders • Slides
Types of Actuators & Materials
Specialty Electric Products POLL QUESTIONS
Select all that apply: What kind of electrical actuator does your company use most often?
☐ Single-axis (cylinder/slide/gripper/rotary) ☐ Cartesian (x-y-z) ☐ SCARA ☐ Articulated (5/6 axis) ☐ Other
Specialty Electric Products
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