Rotary actuators for fixtures and special-purpose machines.
Slewing drives enable compact rotary and swivel movements in individual machine concepts. ATH Technik supplies slewing drives, slewing rings, and matching drive components for electrical and hydraulic systems in special-purpose machine engineering.
Slew drives for compact rotary and tilting movements.
The application area of slewing drives in special-purpose machinery is very diverse. They enable rotary and swiveling movements around their own axis, combining bearing, gear teeth, and drive into a compact unit.
Due to the robust design, high payloads can be accommodated and large torques transmitted. This makes rotary actuators particularly suitable for devices in which components need to be rotated, swiveled, or held in a specific position.
Slewing drives can be used in both electrical and hydraulic systems. The decisive factor is the existing control environment. ATH Technik provides the matching attachments, motorizations, and components for this purpose.
Apparatus for Rotating and Transporting a Roll
This device is used for rotating and moving a roller. The assembly can be moved in the Z-direction via a spindle. The rotary actuator additionally generates a rotational movement around the Y-axis.
Due to the large lever arm to the center of gravity of the roller, a high output torque is required at the slewing drive. At the same time, the assembly must be stably supported and securely held.
swiveling device for rotating a component
In this application, a component is attached to a fixture and swiveled or rotated into various positions depending on the requirement.
The special requirement lies in the changing moment loads depending on the respective end position. The slewing drive must provide a high output torque to initiate movement and at the same time apply a high holding torque against a possible reverse rotation. Position sensing is performed by an additional absolute encoder.
Save installation space compared to pinion slewing ring solutions
In many special-purpose machines, a slewing drive system can be a more compact alternative to a solution consisting of a slewing ring, pinion, and separate drive. Especially in cases of limited installation space, high torques, or integrated motion tasks, this can result in a structurally simple and robust solution.
Custom-designed instead of a standard solution.
In custom machine building, load case, movement, installation space, and control determine the appropriate component. Often, it is not just about a single product, but about a sensible combination of bearing arrangement, drive, motorization, and interfaces to the machine.
- High torques
- Compact design
- Electrical or hydraulic systems
- Design according to application
What data helps with the request?
For a quick technical assessment, we need information on the motion task, the load, the center of gravity, the installation space, and the desired control.
- Load / Focus
- Torque / Breakdown torque
- Installation space / Hole pattern
- Hydraulic or electric
Products for special-purpose machines and fixtures.
Slew Drives
Compact units combining storage and drive for rotary and swivel movements in special-purpose machinery, jigs, and systems.
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For storage, load handling, and rotating assemblies in customer-specific machine designs.
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For the transmission of media in rotating or swiveling assemblies within special-purpose machinery.
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Electrical drive components for automated motion tasks, positioning axes, and custom solutions.
Learn moreLooking for a rotary actuator for a special-purpose machine?
Send us load data, installation space, motion profile, control system, or existing drawings. We will check which slewing drive, slewing ring, or drive solution is suitable for your design.