SMC LogoSMC's new MACM centering unit contributes to space saSMC MACM Cylinderving on conveyor lines.  Heavy workpieces can now be aligned and positioned with small cylinders, resulting in compact conveyor lines.


Workpieces can be moved in any direction:  forward/backward, right/left, at an angle, and even rotated (360 degrees).  Ball bearings allow for smooth operation.  Table center has a moveable range of 100mm Max (MACM10-50) with a maximum allowable load weight of 2205 lbs.

SMC MACM Table Moveable Range
SMC MACM Centering Unit angles

SMC MACM Centering Unit Lock Confirmation

Application Example:  Conveyor Line

1.  Transferred workpieces are stopped
Workpieces transferred at an angle are stopped at an alignment point (stops where the centering unit is installed).
SMC MACM Centering Unit Conveyor Line
2.  Centering unit rises
Cylinder rises to lift the workpiece (separates roller conveyor from workpiece).
SMC MACM Centering Unit Conveyor Line
3.  Workpiece alignment/table lock
Alignment cylinder correct skewed workpieces and realigns them.  After alignment the table of the centering unit is locked to maintain the corrected position even after the adjustment cylinders are released.
SMC MACM Centering Unit Table Lock
4.  Centering unit descends/workpiece is transferred to next step
Cylinder descends, places workpiece back on the roller conveyor, and transfers it to the next step.
SMC MACM Centering Unit Descends
Additional information available in SMC's New Products Guide Vol. 4


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