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WHZ (SPEEDLINE) Linear Lifting Units

WHZ (SPEEDLINE) Linear Lifting Units

Thomson's WHZ (SPEEDLINE) Z-axis units are specifically designed for vertical movements. With vertical mounting reducing the overall load mass and the short design travel, high dynamic movements can be obtained.

Overview

WHZ Specifications:

Specifications / Shaft Size WHZ50 WHZ80
Profile Size (w x h): mm (in) 50 x 50 (2.0 x 2.0) 80 x 80 (3.2 x 3.2)
Type of belt  16 ATL 5  32 ATL 5
Max Stroke Length: mm (in) 1500 (59) 3000 (118)
Max Linear Speed: m/s (in/s) 6.5 (256) 10 (394)
Max Acceleration: m/s2 (in/s2) 40 (1575) 40 (1575)
Repeatability: ± mm (in) 0.05 (0.002) 0.05 (0.002)
Max Input Speed: rpm (rev/s) 3250 (54) 3000 (50)
Operation Temperature Limits: °C (°F) 0 to 80 (32 to 176) 0 to 80 (32 to 176)
Max Dynamic Load (Fx): N (lbf) 670 (151) 1480 (333)
Max Dynamic Load (Fy): N (lbf) 415 (93) 882 (198)
Max Dynamic Load (Fz):N (lbf) 730 (164) 2100 (472)
Max Dynamic Load Torque (Mx): Nm (lbf-in) 16 (142) 75 (664)
Max Dynamic Load Torque (My): Nm (lbf-in) 87 (770) 230 (2036)
Max Dynamic Load Torque (Mz): Nm (lbf-in) 50 (443) 100 (885)
Max Drive Shaft Force (Frd): N (lbf) 150 (34) 500 (112)
Max Drive Shaft Torque (Mta): Nm (lbf-in) 17 (151) 50 (443)
Pulley Diameter: mm (in)/th> 38.2 (1.5) 63.66 (2.5)
Stroke per shaft revolution: mm (in) 120 (4.7) 200 (7.9)
Weight: kg (lb)
of unit with zero stroke
of every 100 mm of stroke
of each drive station box

4.5 (9.9)
0.42 (0.9)
2.90 (6.4)

11.20 (24.7)
0.91 (2.0)
6.65 (14.7)

WHZ Features

  • Can be installed in all directions
  • Belt drive
  • External wheel guides
  • Adjustable belt tensioning
  • Single or dual carriages

WHZ Options

  • Free-sliding power bridge
  • Long power bridge
  • Universal joint shaft
  • Timing belt drive
  • Mechanical limit switches
  • Shaft encoder
  • Mounted wipers available
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