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XPlanar: floating, contactless, intelligent
With XPlanar, Beckhoff opens up new degrees of freedom in product handling: free-floating planar movers move over individually arranged planar tiles on freely programmable travel paths.
With XPlanar, Beckhoff opens up new degrees of freedom in product handling: free-floating planar movers move over individually arranged planar tiles on freely programmable travel paths. The modular system design and Multi-Mover Control enable maximum flexibility for the machine.
The XPlanar system is based on planar tiles that can be arranged in any desired and therefore precisely application-oriented geometries. These contain the electronics and EtherCAT communication. A freely selectable number of planar movers float above them using integrated permanent magnets. The movers can be used not only horizontally, but also vertically and even upside down. Only a Beckhoff Industrial PC with the corresponding software (TwinCAT) is required for operation. TwinCAT defines the movements of the movers and prevents collisions between them.
Efficient batch size 1 production
The XPlanar offers the user a number of unique advantages. This enables efficient batch size 1 production in all industries. The movers transport each product through the machine on individually defined routes, and the outstanding dynamics and robotic precision qualify XPlanar as an efficient positioning system for processing different batch sizes and product variants. The non-contact process of the movers also eliminates wear, emissions and the carry-over of contaminants.
Application-specific layout
The machine layout can be designed individually and application-specifically. There are hardly any restrictions when selecting the appropriate geometry. The design fully follows the function required by the user and can be easily extended if production requirements change.
Suitable for a wide range of applications
As a highly flexible transport system, the XPlanar is suitable for a wide range of applications across all industries, particularly for the automation of packaging, assembly, sorting and picking processes. The free choice of surfaces - easy-to-clean glass, stainless steel in hygienic design or plastic film - also supports use in open spaces, in the pharmaceutical and food industries and under vacuum conditions.
XPlanar at the SPS 2021
Experience the XPlanar planar motor drive system and other technological highlights live at the SPS in Nuremberg. The Beckhoff stand is located in Hall 7, Stand 406 and we look forward to meeting you in person.
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