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Digital platform for fast product selection

A new digital tool from Rollon helps engineers design equipment and systems more efficiently. The ecosystem consists of two core elements: a redesigned corporate website and myRollon – a tool that personalizes product selection.

The website has been expanded with content and graphics showcasing technical concepts, application examples, and industry insights for designers and planners looking to implement linear motion into their applications. It also offers numerous gateways to myRollon, where designers can pre-select their desired motion component and apply various filters to generate a list of products that best meet application needs. Registered users can also access a reserved portal to retrieve searches and interface with Rollon experts via email, web meetings, and live chats.

Stop machine vibration with 1 click

Regressive Auto-Spline (RAS), available in Teknic’s ClearPath integrated servos, goes beyond traditional motion smoothing algorithms such as S-curving or cosine smoothing by limiting the jerk and the jerk-derivative, resulting in incredibly smooth motion profiles. Configure with just a mouse click.

Key features:

• Engineering easy button – Eliminate vibration with a 1 click setup; no engineering background, servo tuning experience needed

• Maximize machine throughput – Achieve higher throughput when compared to servo drives using S-curves or jerk limiting by accelerating faster, reducing settling time

• Improve machine reliability – Smoother acceleration profiles, reduced vibration mean less wear on the mechanics, longer component life, lower audible noise.

• Wide range of control options – RAS is available in every ClearPath integrated servo; compatible with a wide range of controllers including PLCs, microcontrollers (like Arduinos), Windows or Linux PCs (such as Raspberry Pi), CNC machines, pushbuttons, and more