
Linear units with toothed belt drive: LEZ 1/LEZ 2/LEZ 3/LEZ 9
Assembly instructions
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Belt drive
In linear units, toothed belts are used as the drive means for positioning and handling tasks. Compared
with conventional chain drives, the belt drive is zero maintenance and needs no lubricating. In a
circulating belt drive, there is a distinction betwee
n a stationary Ω-drive and a travelling Ω-drive for
large distances. In the linear units LEZ 1
– LEZ 2 – LEZ 3 – LEZ 9, only the recirculating belt drive
modus operandi is used. Linear guide rails also facilitate support for the top trunk, which leads to
improved positioning accuracy with large axis lengths.
On the inside of the belt, there are rubber teeth which engage in a gearwheel. The positive fit of the
gearing means that high forces can be transferred. Because the teeth preclude slippage, toothed belts
are used to control or position the shaft slot/trolley.
The actual force is transferred by a rope under tension embedded in the toothed belt.
Recirculating belt drive
Stationary Ω-drive
Travelling Ω-drive