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Meshing chain linear motion devices

Note: In accordance with the policy of TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. to constantly improve its products, the specifications in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

Catalog No. 985M003    ©2021/9 TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. Printed in Japan    1,000

The logos, brand names, or product names 
in this catalog are trademarks or registered 
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and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in 
Japan, the U.S. and/or other countries.

The Tsubaki Eco Link logo is used only on products that satisfy the 
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ZIP CHAIN LIFTER

ZIP MASTER

Summary of Contents for ZIP CHAIN LIFTER

Page 1: ...Meshing chain linear motion devices ZIP CHAIN LIFTER ZIP MASTER ...

Page 2: ...gether for smooth and efficient power transmission The unique shape provides increased strength excellent wear resistance and reliable coupling Superior Technology for Superior Equipment ZIP CHAIN enables push pull operation through two interlocking chains ZIP CHAIN is the culmination of proprietary Tsubaki technology and perfects high speed operation in compact energy saving lifters and linear ac...

Page 3: ...hains couple together smoothly for low noise operation Low noise ZIP CHAIN offers excellent wear resistance with no elongation of chains used in power transmission or transportation ensuring a long service life and excellent maintainability Durability ZIP CHAIN LIFTER ZIP MASTER Screw jacks Hydraulic pneumatic mechanisms Adjusting the length is as easy as changing the number of links in the chain ...

Page 4: ...venting excessive force from being applied to the scissor arm hinges rollers and bearings When lifting from the lowest position electric and hydraulic cylinders push the lifter in a diagonal direction and require a large amount of power 1 sinθ times the lifting thrust COMPARISON WITH OTHER LIFTING METHODS Exceptional durability ZIP CHAIN pushes the top plate directly ensuring the motor torque is t...

Page 5: ...ieves high speed operation at a maximum lifting speed of 100m min This lifter works through a mechanism that directly pushes up the lift table at a stable speed in proportion to motor rpm enabling lifting operation at a constant speed Synchronized operation of multiple lifters is also possible ZIP CHAIN LIFTER It maintains a stable speed through the entire stroke range The speed varies throughout ...

Page 6: ...o ZIP MASTER It enables accurate lifting at any position to match the product height 100 kg 50 m min 900 mm 7 s cycle Servomotor Lifting weight Speed Motor Stroke 300 kg 25 m min 1 250 mm 50 s cycle DC power supply Lifting weight Speed Motor Stroke 200 kg 11 m min 2 000 mm Lifting weight Speed Stroke APPLICATIONS ZIP CHAIN LIFTER provides ideal work flow for conveyance process in production lines ...

Page 7: ...steel plates to traversers It easily enables precise multi point stopping 5 m min 10 m min 15 m min 20 m min 5 m 3 m 4 m 2 m 1 m 10 m 100 m min Speed Stroke ZIP CHAIN LIFTER Specialized electric lifter Standard hydraulic lifter ZIP CHAIN LIFTER 400 kg 20 m min 800 mm Lifting weight Speed Stroke 350 kg 30 m min 1 000 mm Lifting weight Speed Stroke 1 000 kg 5 m min 1 000 mm Lifting weight Speed Stro...

Page 8: ...ng and inspecting the drive section ZIP MASTER s integrated structure simplifies assembly and installation In addition the drive section is located on the bottom enabling safe and simple inspection and maintenance ZIP MASTER is a cantilever type electric high speed lifter that combines ZIP CHAIN linear guides and a motor Unlike conventional lifting mechanism requiring extensive assembly time ZIP M...

Page 9: ...nger stroke Compact Wide variations High precision Zip chain Ball screw Trapezoidal screw Plug and play design ZIP MASTER utilizes an integrated structure that includes ZIP CHAIN linear guides and motor This eliminates the need for assembly and simplifies installation while ensuring immediate usability Significantly reduce man power Save time No assembly Easy installation Conventional system Requi...

Page 10: ...he space saving design includes a drive section on the floor for less required space for installation Benefits Two synchronized ZIP MASTER enable lifting large workpieces with excessive overhung loads Two ZIP MASTER can be synchronized with one motor Benefits Linking four ZIP MASTER enables lifting and lowering large workpieces accurately Benefits Lifting weight Stroke Speed 300 kg 2 300 mm 500 mm...

Page 11: ...000 kg 4 500 mm 200 mm s Longer strokes are available upon request Easier maintenance by arranging two ZIP MASTER side by side Benefits ZIP CHAIN can be used for continuous operation and higher frequency operation is available with adequate drives Benefits Lifting weight Stroke Speed 200 kg 2 000 mm 600 mm s Lifting weight Stroke Speed 1 500 kg 4 000 mm 300 mm s Lifting weight Stroke Speed ZIP MAS...

Page 12: ...ulic and pneumatic cylinders Hydraulic pneumatic cylinders Pneumatic cylinders ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR Hydraulic pneumatic cylinders Pneumatic cylinders ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR CO2 emissions Electricity consumption Annual CO2 emissions kg CO2 year Annual power consumption per device kWh year Calculated using Tsubaki s internal LCA evaluation 0 200 234 97 480 1 462 104 43 96 605 199 400 600 800 0 400 800 1 2...

Page 13: ...ipe failures SPEED CONTROL STOPPING ACCURACY AND RELIABLE LOAD RETENTION COMPARISON OF SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Low efficiency with fluid leakage likely to occur somewhere in the system Risk of oil leakage from piping Electric power Hydraulic pneumatic cylinders ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR With ZIP CHAIN ACTUATOR the system conversion efficiency from the power supplied to operation is very high due to the simp...

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Page 15: ...CHAIN LIFTER ZIP MASTER Model Specifications Outline Dimensions Motor Wiring Handling Examples of Made to order Products and Use Model Specifications Motor Wiring Outline Dimensions Cautions Product Selection Handling Stroke Control Page 33 Page 35 TECHNICAL SHEET ZIP CHAIN LIFTER ZIP MASTER 14 ...

Page 16: ...ifting weight and lifting stroke Maintenance bar for 1 000kg type Model ZSL1000MB10 Standard products 1 000kg type 50kg type Note Always use the maintenance bar for safety during maintenance The maintenance bar is to be used with a 1 000 mm stroke Contact a Tsubaki representative if you need to use it with other strokes Contact us for the mounting position and number of tap plates that need to be ...

Page 17: ... weight kg Nominal speed m min Pulses per motor revolution mm Operating time s Nominal stroke mm Minimum height mm Table size mm Weight kg Motor Motor size kW Power supply voltage Lubrication Coating Allowable lifting weight kg Nominal speed m min Input motor rpm Pulses per motor revolution mm Operating time s Nominal stroke mm Minimum height mm Table size mm Weight kg Motor Motor size kW Power su...

Page 18: ...ning your machinery Model Model 420 1000 1420 1800 Maintenance bar option A A 100 600 1100 1800 Workpiece center of gravity range 1 1130 1100 1260 Hook 1540 1660 1200 4 φ20 anchor hole 4 M16 jack bolt Cross section A A 2200 600 1600 1800 A A Maintenance bar option 100 600 1800 1100 Workpiece center of gravity range 1 1130 1100 1260 1200 1540 1660 4 M16 jack bolt 4 φ20 anchor hole Cross section A A...

Page 19: ...he customer Note Servomotor driver motor cable brake cable and encoder cable are not included They need to be prepared by the customer 1420 420 1000 1800 Use L shaped plug for servomotor power supply and brake connector Maintenance bar option A A 100 600 1100 1800 Workpiece center of gravity range 1 1130 1100 1260 Hook 1540 1200 1660 Cross section A A Lower limit stop origin LS 4 M16 jack bolt 4 φ...

Page 20: ... is recommended when faster lifting time higher frequency operation multi point positioning or synchronized operation are required Contact a Tsubaki representative for more information Inverter control Provide an inverter regenerative resistor with sufficient capacity according to the operating conditions to handle the large regenerative current generated during lowering Consult the inverter manuf...

Page 21: ...peeds higher than the maximum speed or if the brake is wired with an AC cut off Longer brake distance may cause the lifter to hit the stoppers at the upper or lower limits resulting in damage Do not adjust the upper and lower limit stoppers as these are set at mechanical limits The table frame may hit the stoppers and cause severe damage or accident when loose Upper limit stopper Machine upper lim...

Page 22: ...e the above equipment overview Fixing holes rigging mounts Table frame Scissors ZIP CHAIN unit Drive section Base frame ZIP CHAIN LIFTER TYPE MAX WEIGHT SPEED STROKE MFG NO DRAWING NO Check for the following when ZIP CHAIN LIFTER is delivered Check the nameplate to verify the model number 1 manufacturing number 2 and drawing number 3 match the requested product see Fig 1 Verify that all of the per...

Page 23: ...l logic that activates the mechanical brake after deceleration by the dynamic brake For details refer to the motor manufacturer s instruction manual Operation 1 Ensure safety during maintenance and inspection and always use the maintenance bar Always use the maintenance bar during maintenance or inspection below the table frame Failing to prevent the table frame from falling down may cause serious...

Page 24: ... CHAIN parts 3 Lubricate the components See the following table for detailed lubrication information Roller Roller Apply grease to the rollers using a brush Stop the device at the upper limit and apply grease to all exposed links on both the front and back sides of each of the three chains for a total of six application areas ZIP CHAIN lubrication point Section to apply Lubrication amount Recommen...

Page 25: ...000 kg Allowable lifting weight Speed Stroke Table size Minimum height Motor Weight Allowable lifting weight Speed Stroke Table size Minimum height Motor Weight 400 kg 20 m min 1 300 mm 1 000 1 300 mm 400 mm 3 7 kW induction motor 650 kg Allowable lifting weight Speed Stroke Table size Minimum height Motor Weight 300 kg 13 m min 900 mm 1 200 1 700 mm 700 mm 1 5 kW servomotor 840 kg Allowable lifti...

Page 26: ...hain guides Grease No 2 Acrylic lacquer based cream B27 90B ZME L 0500 H 15 G L1 ZME L 1000 M 20 K V Option G K Option 1 additional position detection sensor Motor voltage 400V class With rotary encoder Lift load speed code 0200U 0500H 1000M Lift load 1 96kN 4 90kN 9 80kN Speed 1 000mm s 800mm s 330mm s Code 15 20 Stroke 1 500mm 2 000mm Model Numbering Allowable Overhung Load Center of gravity pos...

Page 27: ...M180B DC module N Protection element varistor 3 7 kW 5 5 kW 1 200 220 VAC PM180B 1 2 200 220 VAC DM200D Set the base frequency at 60 Hz Set the base frequency at 60 Hz Three phase Motor Wiring for inverter only Inverter Yellow Yellow Black Black Blue Blue Power source Inverter Yellow Yellow Black Black Power source Adjustment Procedure 1 Move ZIP MASTER to the specified position Ascending or desce...

Page 28: ... on both ends 120 170 220 23 275 A 895 160 20 200 L 4 M12 B XA 90 130 26 8 φ19 200 250 290 35 225 450 225 950 25 25 Outline Dimensions Lift Load 200 kg Nominal stroke Unit mm About 500 Sensor cable length Dimensions shown without tolerances will have general tolerances and may be 2 to 5 mm larger than the dimensions shown Please allow a margin when designing your machinery Models with servomotor a...

Page 29: ... ends Outline Dimensions Lift Load 500 kg A B Min Max XA L Nominal stroke Unit mm Dimensions shown without tolerances will have general tolerances and may be 2 to 5 mm larger than the dimensions shown Please allow a margin when designing your machinery Models with servomotor are also available Contact a Tsubaki representative for more information 6 M12 120 170 220 25 100 100 250 XA A B L 895 23 27...

Page 30: ...able Contact a Tsubaki representative for more information A B XA L 2 124 2 624 1 230 1 480 1 002 2 564 3 064 1 500 2 000 Model ZMEL1000M15G ZMEL1000M20G 2 502 3 002 Note Mechanical strokes have an extra capacity of 7 mm on both ends B XA L 200 276 9 M12 150 150 25 1165 23 440 A 130 350 100 23 154 266 400 25 350 25 300 550 300 1200 100 8 φ19 Outline Dimensions Lift Load 1 000 kg About 500 Sensor c...

Page 31: ...motor is prepared by the customer make sure to select a brake type with a keyway on the shaft Also prepare a fall prevention mechanism to protect against falls Fall prevention pins are available upon request 4 Servomotor control Provide a regenerative resistor with sufficient capacity according to the operating conditions to handle the large regenerative current generated during lowering Consult t...

Page 32: ...anges may damage the lifter Under no circumstances should the lifter be used outside the nominal stroke even when operating with no load Exceeding the nominal stroke range may damage the lifter Do not subject the lifter to sudden impacts under any circumstances Ensure that foreign substances such as dust and hot chips do not attach to or enter ZIP CHAIN or any other movable components or detection...

Page 33: ...onents See the following table for detailed lubrication information Roller Roller Right cover Sensor adjustment Chain lubrication side Check for abrasion powder coming from between the plates Check for excessive roughness on rollers Check for abrasion powder coming from the roller outer surface Check for broken rollers Apply grease to the rollers using a brush Stop the device at the upper limit an...

Page 34: ...name Movable load Mass kg No of items kg B Name Size Total mass A B above kg Center of gravity position Stroke cycle time Required total stroke mm Total lift time per complete cycle seconds Operation cycle complete cycle hour hours day days year Speed mm s Drive motor Three phase motor Servomotor Preferred motor manufacturer Power supply voltage V Hz Usage environment Indoor Other Load weight kg A...

Page 35: ...JPMA no Bellows Installation required or considering use Not needed Tap plate Rotary encoder Yes or considering use Not needed Equipment operation and usage Specify layout operation and other necessary information Options 6 places 8 places Not needed To specify location Yes or considering use ZIP CHAIN LIFTER Technical Sheet 34 ...

Page 36: ...llowable min height mm Load object Fixed load Specific name Mass including table kg A Movable load Mass kg No of items kg B Name Size Total mass A B above kg Center of gravity position X direction mm Y direction mm Stroke cycle time Required total stroke mm Total lift time per complete cycle seconds Operation cycle complete cycle hour hours day days year Speed Drive motor Three phase motor Servomo...

Page 37: ...nt color Unspecified Yes Munsell or JPMA no Additional position detection sensor Yes or considering addition Not needed Rotary encoder Yes or considering use Not needed Equipment operation and usage Specify layout operation and other necessary information ZIP MASTER Technical Sheet Options 36 ...

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Page 39: ...egraded functionality and performance or is damaged immediately stop operation and contact your local supplier Not doing so may result in electrical shock injury or fire During operation the unit motor or speed reducer may heat up to a high temperature Keep hands and other body parts from coming into contact with these devices Failure to do so may result in burn injuries Do not operate the unit wi...

Page 40: ... 2021 9 TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO Printed in Japan 1 000 The logos brand names or product names in this catalog are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tsubakimoto Chain Co and or its subsidiaries and or affiliates in Japan the U S and or other countries The Tsubaki Eco Link logo is used only on products that satisfy the standards for environmental friendliness set by the Tsubaki Group ...

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