Why did this company choose to update their existing paint removal application system with our LoPro® actuated linear guide systems? Customization, high load capabilities and reduced maintenance -- see how this challenge was solved.
Challenge: An existing paint removal application that used environmentally harsh chemicals needed to be updated and replaced with a system that would cut maintenance time and improve performance.
Application Description: Automated plastic media blasting systems are used to remove paint and other coatings on projects that vary from small automotive components to aircraft components. The level of complexity of plastic media blasting ranges from manual blast rooms to fully automated robotic systems, which reduce man-hour requirements, provide better working conditions, and improve consistency.
Solution: Bishop-Wisecarver created a customized LoPro linear guide system which enabled the customer to meet higher load requirements and reduce periodic maintenance. The new configuration also decreased labor requirements by two-thirds.
Products Used: A Customized LoPro Linear Guidance System, including X-Axis custom carriage assemblies.
• Eight (8) size 4XL DualVee guide wheels
• Steel wheel plates versus aluminum
• Load capacities of each carriage exceed 7,500 lbs. Z-Axis carriage assemblies:
• Special chain couplers with a leaf chain drive mechanism
• A solid steel idler sheave and high capacity roller bearings mounted on a steel housing structure
• Lift capacities of the Z-Axis system exceed 5,000 lbs.
Available in screw, belt, and chain driven configurations, LoPro is a modular design eliminating the cumbersome effort associated with component integration. Get the [ PDF ]
Challenge: An existing paint removal application that used environmentally harsh chemicals needed to be updated and replaced with a system that would cut maintenance time and improve performance.
Application Description: Automated plastic media blasting systems are used to remove paint and other coatings on projects that vary from small automotive components to aircraft components. The level of complexity of plastic media blasting ranges from manual blast rooms to fully automated robotic systems, which reduce man-hour requirements, provide better working conditions, and improve consistency.
Solution: Bishop-Wisecarver created a customized LoPro linear guide system which enabled the customer to meet higher load requirements and reduce periodic maintenance. The new configuration also decreased labor requirements by two-thirds.
Products Used: A Customized LoPro Linear Guidance System, including X-Axis custom carriage assemblies.
• Eight (8) size 4XL DualVee guide wheels
• Steel wheel plates versus aluminum
• Load capacities of each carriage exceed 7,500 lbs. Z-Axis carriage assemblies:
• Special chain couplers with a leaf chain drive mechanism
• A solid steel idler sheave and high capacity roller bearings mounted on a steel housing structure
• Lift capacities of the Z-Axis system exceed 5,000 lbs.
Available in screw, belt, and chain driven configurations, LoPro is a modular design eliminating the cumbersome effort associated with component integration. Get the [ PDF ]
