SIKO AG05 actuating drive: Great performance in the compact class

"Process efficiency up, investment costs down", that is the formula for success of optimal machining processes. A key factor here is the shortening of cycle times. The DriveLine actuating drives of SIKO GmbH make this possible. With its small size, the new AG05 actuating drive offers excellent power density for decentralised positioning tasks.

Buchenbach – The automatic adjustment of formats, stops, tools and valves as well as many other comparable positionings: The intelligent AG05 actuating drive easily carries out all of these tasks. The multi-talent in the compact class of actuating drives distinguishes itself here not only through its broad portfolio of features but also offers a large number of technical benefits.

The AG05 can be flexibly integrated into various machine concepts which is particularly interesting for OEMs and operators alike. The start-up is done either at the drive itself or via the bus communication. No additional material is required for assembly. SIKO product manager Michael Schwab: "The programming effort and the set-up and setting times are minimal, facilitating rapid activation. The user is perfectly supported in an easy start-up by a two-line display. It also facilitates the monitoring of target and actual values during operation."

The AG05 has a stainless steel hollow shaft with a diameter of 14 millimetres. The robust, glass fibre-reinforced plastic housing with smooth surface is resistant to acid and leaches as far as possible. The actuating drive is installed directly on the feed and auxiliary axles.

In the compact housing, there is a brushless 24 V DC motor with planetary gears, controller, power electronics and integrated field bus interface. The innovative drive is characterised by excellent running smoothness with outstanding power density of 30 W/dm³.

The integration into various safety concepts can be done very easily with the AG05 as the power supply for the control and power electronics is done separately. The workload of the higher-level PLC is substantially alleviated by the integrated regulating electronics. Monitoring functions for temperature, power and contouring errors are also already integrated in the drive. The charging status of the battery is continuously monitored so that any necessary change of battery, which can be carried out by the user, is indicated or reported early on. Through the battery buffering of the magnetic measurement system, position deviations are also recorded in a powerless state and repeat referencing is no longer needed.

"The customer benefits from the numerous advantages of the AG05. The actuating drive can be flexibly integrated into the new or existing machine concept and the short cycle and set-up times quickly ensure a very high level of productivity. The excellent price-performance ratio is another plus point," says the DriveLine product manager, Michael Schwab, about the new development. "Despite all the technical features, the DriveLine AG05 actuating drive is no larger than a 0.33-litre drinks can."