AFD80

The PushCorp Passive AFD80 Series Compliant Force Device is a simple, low-cost unit for many finishing applications. Using low friction cylinders and linear rail technology this device delivers outstanding performance. Fitted with a manual or electrically controlled pneumatic regulator, the AFD80 Series can make quick work of your process. This unit can be robot mounted or table top mounted for applications where the part is brought to the media.

The AFD80 Series can be configured as either an AFD81 single acting with only positive force application, or an AFD82 double acting with positive and negative force capability. The unit may also be ordered in three diffenent mounting configurations.

AFD81-3 Table Top

FEATURES

	Single or Double acting force application
	Integral cartridge air filter
	Carriage position sensor
	100 lb. (444 N) Maximum applied force
	1.6 in. (40 mm) Linear compliant stroke
	Low Cost
	User supplied pressure regulator
	Rigid mechanical design
	All fittings, fasteners, and threaded holes are METRIC

AFD80-3 Specification

SPECIFICATIONS:

Maximum Applied Force: 100 lb. (444 N)
Force Resolution: 1.4 lb./psi (90.4 N/bar)
Max. Payload Weight: 80 lb. (36 kg)
Weight: AFD80-1 - 34 lb. (15 kg) (excluding payload)
            AFD80-2 - 24 lb. (11 kg) (excluding payload)
            AFD80-3 - 24 lb. (11 kg) (excluding payload)
Compliant Stroke: 1.6 in. (40mm)
Mounting flange: Standard or user specified hole pattern
Supply air: Dry, 5µm Filtered, Non-lubricated,
                 80 psi (5.5 Bar) max.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

The PushCorp, Passive AFD80 Series Force Device was designed as an inexpensive alternative to the Active AFD1100 Series Force Device. In some applications the AFD80 can provide comparible performance to the AFD1100 at a much lower cost. The simplicity of the AFD80 Series does, however, require more integration effort from the end user. The AFD80 Series is a very simple and rugged device, that incorporates several innovative features. The AFD80 Series uses glass cylinders with graphite pistons, and linear ball bearings to greatly reduce operating friction. It has the same physical dimensions as the AFD1100 Series, and the same bolt patterns.

This means that all of the AFD1100 Series mounting options are available and that most of the PushCorp process equipment will bolt right up.
The AFD80 Series requires the user to supply regulated pressure to control the force output. An AFD81 requires one regulator and the AFD82 needs two. The force output resoulution is highly dependant on the regulator accuracy. The regulator can be manual or electrically controlled based on the application. If a constant force is required and the orientation does not change, a manual regulator is sufficient. If the force and/or orientation changes during the process, then an electrically controlled regulator is necessary.

PUSHCORP, INC. P.O. Box 181915 • Dallas • Texas • 75218 • (972) 840-0208 • FAX (972) 840-1046