Until now, telescopic axis design had inherent limitations, including a payload that could be reduced by as much as 50% in comparison with a standard axis. In addition, older telescopic axis designs leave little room for enhancements to safety, functionality monitoring or any other configuration options, such as an integral rotate axis.
To overcome the restrictions of traditional telescopic axes, Güdel has launched a fundamentally revised design featuring improved performance in terms of weight capacity, dynamics and safety. This newly created design is very much equivalent to a standard fixed axis, reports the company, as both versions have exactly the same payload. In effect, the latest Güdel axis has a 50% increase in payload when compared with the company’s previous telescopic axis, thanks to double-profile tube construction. Other advantages include a second toothed belt, which provides additional security for the inner carrier profile, and optical monitoring of both belts. The space-saving design also makes it possible to integrate a safety brake into the telescopic axis.
