Ransburg, Electric vs hydraulic disc reciprocator, Electric overhead reciprocator - introduction – Ransburg Overhead Electric Reciprocator ER-8100 User Manual
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Electric Features
Electric Benefits
1. No hydraulic power supply
2. Counter balanced drive tube
3. 4 hp electric motor with vfd, closed-loop control,
heavy duty triple chain drive
4. Fail-safe breaking
5. Retrofitable drive package to hydraulic machines
6. Smooth operation
7. Easier installation
8. Improved product availability
• No potential for paint finish contamination
• Less noise
• No oil leaks
• No environmental issues relative to oil
contamination
• No routine filter / valve / seal maintenance
• No hoses or leaky connections
• Less maintenance
• Less floor space
• Energy efficient
• Enhanced acceleration / deceleration control
• Smooth operation
• Rugged / reliable
• Enhanced programmability via keypad with
display
• 10 programs
• Acceleration / deceleration control
• Accuracy ± 1mm
• Stroke and velocity adjustment “on the fly”
• Velocity to 5fps
• Zero back-lash
• Smooth, quiet operation
• Programmable hesitation up to 8 pts/program
• PLC option
• Friction brake locks drive tube in position in event
of chain failure
• “Run-away” limit switches shut down and lock
drive tube in event of controller failure
• Boost option
• Auto I/D option
• Analog output option
• Upgrades for older hydraulic reciprocators
• Improved control over paint film deposition
• Longer life
• Less floor space required
• No hosing / hydraulic tubing to run
• No oil fill / flush procedure
• No potential oil leaks
• No start-up issues due to contaminated control
valves, etc.
• No special order hydraulic cylinders
• All drive systems identical
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Electric Overhead Reciprocator - Introduction
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