Frequently Asked Questions - LoPro
- Has LoPro been certified for clean room use?
- Can LoPro be readily made into a gantry type system?
- What is the maximum length available for a LoPro?
- What accessories are available on LoPro?
- What is the maximum operating temperature for a standard LoPro system?
- Can LoPro track be plated or surface treated?
- What are the benefits of a chain driven system?
- What is the process used to anodize LoPro carriage plates and track plates, and what type of aluminum is used?
- What is the highest temperature the belt can work in?
- What are the differences between sizes 2S and 2L belt and chain driven systems?
Has LoPro been certified for clean room use?
Clean room testing on LoPro has been conducted, but we are not certified for a clean room classification. However, a testing report is available showing LoPro’s performance. Additionally, LoPro is available with clean room Krytox grease and vacuum grade Braycote grease.
Can LoPro be readily made into a gantry type system?
Brackets and connectors have been designed to create gantry solutions. These will be featured in the upcoming LoPro catalog. Please call the application engineering team for assistance in designing a LoPro gantry system.
What is the maximum length available for a LoPro?
Ball screw and lead screw systems are limited by the critical speed of the screw over travel length. Please contact our Applications Engineers for recommended maximum travel lengths relative to speed. In contrast, belt and chain systems have been created as long as 80 feet.
What accessories are available on LoPro?
The upcoming LoPro catalog features the following accessories: motor mounts, connecting shafts, proximity sensors, and gantry brackets. For assistance please contact the application engineering team.
What is the maximum operating temperature for a standard LoPro system?
A standard system is capable of operation up to 140 degrees F. However, a LoPro unit can be customized to increase its operational temperature capabilities.
Can LoPro track be plated or surface treated?
LoPro track can be plated to increase corrosion resistance. In the past, electroless nickel, armalloy, black-oxide, and zinc have been used. Please consult an application engineer about plating and surface treatment options.
What are the benefits of a chain driven system?
A chain driven system works very well is dirty environments as well as near high temperatures such as ovens. The design also offers ease of repair.
What is the process used to anodize LoPro carriage plate assemblies and track plates, and what type of aluminum is used?
LoPro track and carriage plates are made from either 6005A-T5 or 6061-T6 aluminum, and are clear anodized (type II, Class I).
What is the highest temperature the belt can work in?
170oF is the highest temperature the belt can work in, before it begins to deform and the teeth begin to soften.
What are the differences between sizes 2S and 2L on belt and chain driven systems?
The 2L sprockets and pulleys have larger pitch diameters than the 2S versions:
Sprockets: 2L - 3.111 inches; 2S - 1.449 inches
Pulleys: 2L - 3.133 inches; 2S - 1.504 inches
The drive and idler end assemblies for the 2L are also larger than the 2S versions. The drive ends also differ in the shaft diameter (20mm and 12mm respectively), and shaft protrusion length (1.973 inches and 1.445 inches respectively).
The 2L and 2S belts are both 16mm wide, but have different teeth pitch lengths (AT10 for the 2L, and AT5 for the 2S), as well as different load ratings.
The 2L and 2S systems also use different support beams.
