Bridge Modules BKK and BKR

Bridge Modules Market Requirements Your Requirements: Installation-ready, cost-effective complete solutions High dynamic performance High positioning accuracy High stiffness Simple and variable attachment of further axes Self-supporting design Our Solution: BKK and BKR Bridge Modules Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Benefits at a Glance Main body made of highly rigid aluminum profile Two drive variants Ball screw drive Toothed belt drive Two integrated ball rail systems arranged at a 90° angle Integral elements protected by polyurethane sealing strips Angular carriage with two mounting surfaces Ideal as Y axes in gantry systems Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Overview Aluminum Extrusion Housing Optimized for high stiffness Cover plate and sealing strips to protect internal elements Two Drive Unit Options: Ball screw drive with screw supports Speed up to 1.6m/s with stroke of 3990 mm Toothed belt drive Speed up to 5m/s with stroke of 5500mm Angular Carriage Two mounting surfaces With t-slots and threaded holes camoLINE mounting interface Simple attachment of additional axes Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Dimensions Size Drive Main Body Including Carriage Max. length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) 15-115 Ball Screw 115 145 136.5 166.5 5.000 20-135 135 180 156.5 201.5 Belt 5.800 Width Height Width Height Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Drive Options Size Guide Drive Ball Screw d0 x p (mm) Toothed Belt 15-115 Ball Rail System Size 15 25 x 5 25 x 10 25 x 25 50 AT 10 20-135 Size 20 32 x 5 32 x 10 32 x 20 32 x 32 70 AT 10 Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Performance Data Max. Drive Torque [Nm] Max. Permissible Forces Fy Fz [N] [N] Max. Permissible Moments Mt ML [Nm] [Nm] BKK 15-115 BKK 20-135 26 37 15,700 15,700 26,100 26,100 640 880 1410 1830 BKR 20-135 150 1370 1690 Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Stiffness Planar Moment of Inertia Iy Iz (cm4) (cm4) MKK 25-110 BKK 15-115 BKK 20-135 515 664 1080 500 1570 720 Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules – BKK Motor Mounting Standard Flange and Coupling Suitable for MSK motors Mounting possible on both sides Standard Side drive Suitable for MSK motors Reduction ratios: BKK 15-110: i = 1 / 1.5 / 2 BKK 20-135: i = 1 / 2 Mounting possible on both sides Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules – BKR Motor Mounting External Gear Reducer BKR 20-135 LP 090 and LP 120 Gear ratios: i = 3 / 5 / 10 Motor Attachment Suitable for MSK motors Mounting possible on both sides Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Industries and Applications Automation and Handling Automotive Packaging Wood processing Printing Flat Panel Manufacturing Solar Panel Manufacturing Applications Gantry systems Linear portals Cantilever designs Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Features – Advantages – Benefits Main body made of aluminum profile optimized for torsional rigidity and load capacity Low angular deflection under moment load Low bending deflection under radial load Self-supporting installation possible even with large spans Compact machine designs 2 ball rail systems arranged at a 90° angle Large distance between the linear guides Excellent stiffness against moment load Angular carriage with high rigidity Two mounting surfaces at a 90° angle with T-slots and threads with dowel holes and centering bores compatible with camoLINE Easy mounting of the customer’s attachment Simple and variable attachment of additional axes (CKK, VKK) Cover Internal components pro-tected by cover plate and polyurethane sealing strip Suitable for use in harsh environments Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Bridge Modules Features – Advantages – Benefits Feature – BKK Advantages Benefits BSA free of backlash, Ø25 or Ø32 mm, available with up to 5 screw supports High dynamics with up to 5000 mm length High rigidity High drive torque High positioning accuracy Short cycle times High performance density, compact machine designs Feature – BKR Toothed Belt Drive High dynamics with up to 5800 mm length High permissible drive torque due to toothed belt with high tensile strength Short cycle times with long strokes Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

High Stiffness and Dynamic Performance ...with BKK and BKR Bridge Modules Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08

Thank You! For More Information… Application Engineering Bosch Rexroth Contact Information BRL-US / Charlotte, NC 800-438-5983 appengreq.brl@boschrexroth-us.com Danielle Collins Product Manager – Linear Modules Application Engineering Manager Contact Information BRL-US / Charlotte, NC 704-714-8567 danielle.collins@boschrexroth-us.com OR Thank You! Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies BRL/SPM2, Georg Selig, 2007-08