Integrated Rack & Rail

The Integrated Rack & Rail mounts directly to most standard linear guides (HIWIN, IKO, INA, NSK, SKF, Star, THK, etc.), eliminating the need for additional machining and alignment, saving time and money.  Key benefits include:

• Eliminates the need for a separate mounting surface for the rail

• Additional alignment between the rack and rail is not necessary

• Space-saving, performance optimized designs can be achieved

• Different quality racks available for best price-performance ratio

• Allows assembly of rack and rail off of machine frame

This rack range further expands the already wide range of Atlanta rack & pinion drives.  With this range, it is possible to achieve optimal designs for almost any application constraints.  For suggestions on how to integrate the Integrated Rack into your design, please consult the factory.

These rack & pinion drives are perfect for a wide range of applications, including axis drives requiring precise positioning & repeatability, traveling gantries & columns, pick & place robots, and material handling systems.  Heavy load capacities and duty cycles can also be easily handled with this drives.  Industries served include Material Handling, Automation, Aerospace, Machine Tool and Robotics.

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Available Rail Mountings:

90º Version:

180º Version:

Selecting the right rack depends on many things, including accuracy and load requirements, design constraints, and cost.  Sometimes it is possible that two different racks would work for the same application, but each having it's own advantages and disadvantages.

Rack & pinions are typically selected based on the peak cycle forces, which usually happen during accelerations and decelerations.  These cycle forces depend on the weight being moved, the speed vs. time profile for the cycle, the friction of the axis bearings, and any other external forces acting on the axis.

For application & selection assistance, please call us or fill out our Application Sheet.  Your application data will be reviewed by our engineers, who will recommend the best solution for your application.

• Servo-Worm Reducers are perfect for use in applications that demand high performance, precise positioning and repeatability.  Available in four levels of precision to meet any application needs.  Optional integral pinion shafts mount directly to hollow output shaft.
   

• Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drives, for applications requiring ultra-precise positioning and repeatability, the system backlash can be eliminated by using a split-pinion or dual pinions.
   

• Helical Flanged Pinions, are provided with ISO 9409-1 flanges to mount directly to our High-Torque (HT) Servo-Worm Reducers and popular planetary gearboxes, such as Alpha TP, Stober PH, Apex AD and Neugart PLF.  This interface provides a tight integration of the pinion to the gearbox output, reducing overhung loading and backlash between the components.  The pinions are easily mounted and replaceable if future repair is needed.