The Preloaded Double Pinions, PDP, from Andantex (WMH Herion) is designed to provide a cost effective method of eliminating backlash between the rack and pinion in high precision linear motion applications. The PDP is made of two ground WMH pinions, each ½ the width of the rack, connected together through a patented coupling preload system that cancels the backlash between rack and pinion providing a competitive alternative to ball screw drive systems.
The preload torque of the PDP is easily adjusted and the units are equipped with an ISO 9409-1 flange for adapting to speed reducers. The PDP can be combined with precision reducers to provide system backlash < 1 arc-minute thereby eliminating the need for two electrically preloaded reducers (with 2 servo motors) in certain applications.
The PDP is offered with straight (spur) or helical gears in modules from 2 to 5 standard (larger modules on request) and accepts speeds up to 1200 RPM. Torque capacity ranges from 55 – 1900 NM depending on the size and preload torque setting. Andantex can offer complete solutions in including reducer, PDP, rack and automatic rack lubrication systems.
For additional information, please contact John Tashjian at jtashjian@andantex.com
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