Matara Linear Motion Examples and Solutions

Matara’s MTV Actuators provide dynamic linear motion examples and solutions for bespoke bottle filling machines

A pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer specialising in automation and special purpose machines contacted Matara UK when they required some precise multi-positional movement for their latest conveyor bottling application for a worldwide leading pharmaceutical company.

The application required 750mm and 650mm strokes in the X & Y axis, to pick and then place varying sizes of medical bottles. The bottles would be loaded onto the tray and then placed on the conveyor to travel to the next line of production. The specified pneumatic actuators needed to be repeatable to within 0.03mm and had to be quiet and smooth in their 24 hours a day running cycle.

Mataras Linear Motion Solutions

Matara’s size 80 & 110 MTV ballscrew actuators were specified for the job. With repeatability of 0.02mm and proven PMI & TBI linear rails and ballscrews inside, the lifetime and functionality of the actuators were more than adequate for the application.

These compact, low maintenance actuators save time in design as they are ready to mount and specifically designed for the simple fitting of stepper or servo motors, a key benefit for the OEM and the end user alike.

Although the application didn’t require any great speed or load being applied, the customer wanted the option of increased output, so the MTV, capable of achieving speeds of more than 1.5m a second and dynamic load capacity of over 3000 kg, again proved a good option.

The end user predicts that more than a million containers will pass through this newly automated line every year, massively increasing output and reducing the need for manual handling and human error in the process.

The initial install and immediate payback have meant that the end user will require at least another two lines.

If you wish to learn more about us at Matara, be sure to browse our technical articles for advice on a huge range of machinery or take a look at our other case studies to learn all about the value that we provide for our customers.