In addition to purely pneumatic drives, Metal Work also supplies electric cylinders, axes and gantries. Electric axes and portals play an important role in automation technology in particular. The range includes one-dimensional axes in various designs as well as three-dimensional gantries. This means we can offer the right solution for every requirement.
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In the ELEKTRO ROUND DC cylinder, the forward movement of the piston rod is obtained via an acme screw and a self-lubricating technopolymer nut. This piston has a guide ring that is calibrated to minimize the backlash with the cylinder liner and reduce vibration during rotation of the screw. The piston also comes with a magnet for magnetic sensors. The system is driven by a direct current motor available in two versions, 12 and 24VDC. The position of the motor can be controlled using an optional encoder. A resettable optional fuse can be inserted in the cylinder for motor thermal overload protection. The motor used has a planetary gearbox with a 1/13 or 1/25 ratio. Depending on the configuration (screw pitch and gear ratio), this cylinder can be either irreversible (supporting the load with the motor off) or reversible under load. Both versions are supplied without piston rod anti-rotation device, which will be provided by the customer outside the cylinder.
It is available in two versions:
- with an in-line motor, where the motor shaft is connected directly to the screw via a coupling.
- with a geared motor, where the transmission of motion is ensured by three cogwheels with a ratio of 1:1.
This cylinder is designed for use with IP65 protection rating. The solutions with the acme screw are generally suitable for applications where the number of operations per time unit is reduced; the degree of accuracy is not particularly high due to heating of the screw-leadscrew assembly; wear over time does not create inconveniences, no high forces and speeds are required at the same time.
An electric cylinder with a connection interface in accordance with ISO 15552.
The piston rod extension is controlled by a system with a hardened screw and recirculating ball screw nut. The piston has a guide strip calibrated to reduce to a minimum play with the barrel and hence vibration during ball screw rotation.
The cylinder can be equipped with a built-in non-rotating system featuring two opposing slides that run in separate longitudinal slots in the barrel. The piston comes with magnets and the barrel has longitudinal slots for housing sensors. The piston rod has increased outside diameter and thickness to make it extra rigid and more resistant to radial and peak loads.
A system for greasing the screws is included. Numerous standard accessories for pneumatic cylinders, can be used for mounting the cylinder. Accessories made of aluminium, or made of steel for heavy-duty operations, can be used.
The motor can be selected from an optimised range, which encompasses both STEPPING and BRUSHLESS motors.
There is a version with a brake mounted on the motor.
Stepping motors are also available with a brake and encoder (all BRUSHLESS motors come with an encoder). It is important to remember that the brake is static type, so the motor must be stopped before the brake is engaged.
There is a version for in-line assembly, where the drive shaft is jointed directly onto the screw. There is also a geared motor version, where transmission is provided by pulleys and a cog belt with a transmission ratio of 1:1.
A planetary gearbox, in the case of a Ø 100 in-line cylinder, and pulleys with a non-unitary gear ratio, in the case of a Ø 80 and Ø 100 cylinder, can be used to increase the torque. Suitable motor drives are provided.
Special adaptor flanges and joints can be provided if the customer wishes to use a particular brand of motor.
It can be used to control, easily and intuitively, electric cylinders that use a STEPPING motor with a rated current of up to 6A, two phases, with four, six or eight output wires. It connects up to a PC via a USB port and the user is provided with motion control configuration, programming and debugging environment, which allows you to create complex work cycles as it can handle both digital and analogue inputs and outputs, thanks to a user-friendly language (MW DRIVE) and a series of simple instructions and functions.
It consists of two electronic boards housed in a metal box that has been designed to be fixed onto a wall or to a DIN rail, using an accessory, and is equipped with removable screw connectors for wiring.
The electronic boards can control both the logic "motion control" stage and the power supply stage.
This independent system is ideal for use in stand-alone applications not requiring the use of any PLC.
The power stage consists of a ministep bipolar chopper drive. It is characterised by a supply voltage of up to 55VDC for the power supply side and 24VDC for the logic side, compact dimensions and great flexibility of use.
An independent system, ideal for stand-alone applications not requiring the use of any PLC. It can control electric cylinders simply and intuitively, or any other electric actuator, using either a STEPPER MOTOR or a BRUSHLESS motor of any size and capacity, connected to the relevant drive with a STEP/DIRECTION interface. It is connected to PC via USB port, and the user has access to a motion-control configuration, programming and debug environment irrespective of the type of motor/drive/actuator chosen, which uses a user-friendly language (MW POS) and a set of simple instructions and functions to create work cycles, including complex ones as it can handle both digital and analogue inputs and outputs. It consists of an electronic board housed in a metal box, which is designed mfor fixing to a wall or on a DIN bar with a fitting, and is equipped with removable screw connectors for wiring purposes.
Cylinders according to ISO 15552 are available in various designs with a wide range of accessories:
- Version with or without magnet
- Single/double acting, through piston rod
- Choice of seals in NBR, polyurethane and FKM/FPM (for high temperatures)
- Special versions on request
- Fixings, guides and mechanical parking brakes
The range of ISO 15552 cylinders includes diameter sizes from 32mm to 320mm and a wide variety of designs to meet any requirement.
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Our range of compact cylinders includes a number of standard cylinders and non-standard cylinders. This enables us to offer the right solution for every requirement.
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In addition to a wide range of standardised pneumatic cylinders, Metal Work also offers non-standardised pneumatic cylinders. These are available in different designs and variants and range from round cylinders to compact cylinders and miniature cylinders. We can therefore offer the right solution for every requirement.
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We have a versatile range of accessories for our pneumatic actuators. This includes parking brakes for cylinders, guide units, mountings, magnetic sensors, positioning systems, shock absorbers and much more. This allows us to offer the right solution for every requirement.
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The V-Lock system is used to design pneumatic and/or electric automation systems with a wide range of applications from simple to very complex systems.
The V-Lock system, with a range of automation components with fasteners and accessories, forms a standard modular system. It is easy to assemble, quick to configure and optional with high precision repeatability in assembly or adjustable mounting positions.
For every requirement we can offer the right solution with the help of V-Lock.
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Pneumatic grippers are used for handling in automation processes. Metal Work offers a wide range of pneumatic grippers, so that the right solution can be offered for every handling requirement.
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Round cylinders according to ISO 6432. The cover and base of the cylinders have been modified for some piston diameters so that they can still be used in restricted spaces. Different sensor types can be used. Different versions with a wide range of accessories:
- With or without magnet
- Single-acting, retracted or extended, also continuous
- Double-acting or single-acting, also continuous rod
- With adjustable pneumatic cushioning (Ø16-20-25)
- Seals in NBR, polyurethane or FKM/FPM (for high temperatures), and low temperature version
- Special versions on request
- Fastening, guiding and clamping units
The cylinders of the ISO 6432 series are available in different materials and designs. There is a suitable solution for every requirement.
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Rodless cylinders are available in 5 sizes: Ø 16, 25, 32, 40 and 63 mm and the design shows a variety of innovations:
- Calibrated extruded aluminium profile
- Sensor and accessory grooves in the outer profile
- Specially formed longitudinal seals made of non-deformable steel strips
- Strokes from 100 to 5700 mm in 1mm increments
- Integrated adjustable damping
- Adjustable end stops and shock absorbers can be retrofitted at any time as a set
- With these cylinders (Ø 32 and larger) the valves can be mounted directly using the sensor grooves without the need for an adapter plate
Our range of rodless cylinders includes a wide selection of variants and designs and thus offers a solution for every requirement.
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Stainless steel cylinders are available in different versions. ISO 15552, ISO 6432 and round cylinders of the RNDC series are offered in a wide range of variants.
Magnetic designs, through piston rods, several seals to choose from and a diverse range of accessories round off this product group.
We can offer a solution for every requirement.
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Hydraulic brakes are offered in the BRK version and as an integrated hydraulic brake. Both versions in turn offer different variants and textures to provide a solution for every requirement.
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These fittings are made of materials approved for the food industry. They are also suitable in connection with cold or hot drinking water. An O-ring above the cylindrical external thread serves as a pneumatic seal. Special sealants such as Teflon® are therefore unnecessary. These can leave solid residues during screwing anyway, which would contaminate the environment or the medium. Our fittings can be screwed in and out as often as required and always remain pneumatically tight. The selected materials and technologies allow the use of these fittings in the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical and electrical industries. A standard range of these fittings is available. However, other versions can be supplied on request. In this way, Metal Work is able to offer the right solution for every requirement.
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These fittings are made of materials approved for the food industry. They are also suitable in connection with cold or hot drinking water. Our fittings can be screwed in and out as often as required and always remain pneumatically tight. The materials and technologies selected allow these fittings to be used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical and electrical industries.
The F-E Plus and F-NSF Plus range is particularly suitable for use in environments with temperatures up to 150°C.
A standard range of these fittings is available. However, other versions can be supplied on request. In this way, Metal Work is able to offer the right solution for every requirement.
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In addition to the standard products in the bolting sector, Metal Work also offers stainless steel versions. These fittings offer a particularly high quality as well as a resistant texture. Thanks to the wide range of stainless steel fittings, Metal Work can offer the right solution for every requirement.
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Push-in fittings by Metal Work are the best elements for connecting pipes and actuators.
Quick and easy to use, the Metal Work push-in fitting can be re-used thousands of times without affecting the pneumatic and mechanical seal in any way. It comes in various configurations and guarantees a virtually unlimited, highly flexible use. The clamping spring with its special shape grips the pipe without scratching or deforming it, which facilitates release.
In the fittings, the release bushing has patented screwdriver slots to facilitate release in applications not accessible to the fingers. Configurations RL19, RL21, RL22, RL23, RL23M, RL24, RL44, and RL49 (except for Ø5), have a ring for fixing to the wall asymmetrically in order to contain the head of a screw within the overall dimensions of the fitting.
? Body: OT58 brass
? Maximum pressure 870 psi, 6000 kPa 60 bar
? For use with copper tubes
Our Series B includes:
- Straight connector
- Bulkhead connector
- Elbow connector
- Tee connector
... and much more!
? Body: OT58 brass
? Maximum pressure 261 psi, 1800 kPa 18 bar
Our Series B includes:
- Straight connectors
- Bulkhead connectors
- Elbow connectors
- Tee connectors
... and much more!
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