Industrial woodworking machines are high precision pieces of equipment with a requirement for great flexibility in the manufacturing process so high quality standard components are likely to be of great value in helping machine manufacturers to reach their goals. Standard machine elements are Elesa’s speciality as can be seen from their direct drive position indicators, adjustable clamping handles, three arm knobs and spoked handwheels.
Elesa’s DD52R box indicator features a lowered height case especially suited to woodworking machines – they may be assembled by passing onto a machine spindle in any angular position to give a direct reading of the machine component. They are also suitable for motor driven applications. Display is by means of a 5 digit roller counter with last digit graduated scale and magnifying window. Stainless steel bushings are available as is protection to IP67 if required.
Elesa’s really comfy to use Ergostyle range of machine elements includes the ERM range of adjustable clamping handles in epoxy coated zinc die. These handles are a real advantage where space is tight since they allow partial tightening with a limited arc, then release and reverse to tighten again over the same arc. Other applications include repetitive clamping applications where the speedy ratchet style action greatly enhances operator comfort and productivity.
High strength clamping knobs are often a requirement of woodworking equipment and are catered for in the Elesa range by the VB.639 series which provide up to 130mm dia of rugged leverage for heavy duty operation – where the application of a hammer may be required.
In similar vein the VRTP spoked handwheels offer an ergonomic solution where a safe and comfortable grip is required even for high torque double handed operation. Sizes are available from 80mm dia up to 373mm ensuring that the correct size may be cost-effectively specified for each machine. Further information regarding Elesa products may be found at: www.elesanow.co.uk.