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Parker-Origa has developed a solution to protect its complete range of linear drives from the sugary or sticky fluids present in food manufacturing and other process lines that can cause parts of the drive to jam. The new Clean Design system protects linear drives – including associated guides, sensors and travel measurement systems – in a modular, stainless steel housing, sealed to IP64. The resulting drive is ideal for use where intensive washdowns are frequent, and in damp, dusty and otherwise challenging environments.
Key to the effectiveness of the Clean Design system is the specially designed longitudinal seal along the stroke. A driven element passing through the seal provides the connection between the linear drive and the customer’s equipment. The design and layout of the seal is such that fluids run off the outer lip of the seal and do not penetrate inside. The lips of the seal are made from low-wear material and, if necessary, can be changed very simply without the need for assembly aids.
Attention has also been paid to ease of access and maintenance for the drive itself. The upward-facing cover plate of the Clean Design is easily released and removed by simply undoing a few screws.
The Parker-Origa Clean Design linear drive and its driven element can be installed in laterally (side plain up, or in 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions) or vertically (either up or down) without compromising the protection provided by the seal. Depending on the stroke of the linear drive, a number of assembly fixing points are provided – either directly on the threaded holes of the fixing points or using various adaptors. The air connection needs only to be made at the front end, making installation in confined spaces easier.
With its stainless steel housing and protection to IP64, the Clean Design pneumatic linear drive is suitable for use in a wide range of demanding applications, in areas such as food and beverage manufacture, processing and packaging, as well as in industries where drive products are regularly washed using water or aggressive cleaning fluids to prevent the build-up of dirt and contaminants.
ORIGA is a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation.
With annual sales exceeding $12 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 62,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 52 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.parker.com, or its investor information site at http://www.phstock.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ray Barnes – Managing Director
HOERBIGER-Origa Ltd, Unit 12 Brunel Court, Waterwells Business Park,
Gloucester, GL2 2AL Tel.:
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