Medical and Life Sciences Products: Pneumatics NCT: Non-Contact Transfer Lifts objects without contacting their surface; perfect for handling sensitive wafers and other components. Operating on the Bernoulli principle, which applies airflow under the device to create a vacuum and lift force between the center and the circumference, the NCT deal for applications where vacuum technology with suction cups is not feasible because good contact cannot be made with an object’s surface, or extremely sensitive or sterile materials are being moved. Rotary index tables RWT index tables offer accurate positioning by continuous stepwise rotation instead of forward and backward motion. A double-acting, piston-type ratchet and gear mechanism provide accuracy up to ±0.2 degrees, and the table has a useful plane-mounting surface with threaded mounting holes and locating dowels for precision and strength in manufacture of delicate implantable medical devices. Its flat design and high torque also enhance the big performance of this small device. Easy-2-Combine rodless cylinders, mini-slides, rotary modules, and grippers Easy-2-Combine is the solution for multi-axis automation tasks with individual components that can be combined in simple, time-saving assembly steps – enabling faster deployment or modification of medical products manufacturing lines in responses to changing market demand. Centering elements are used for interlocking mounting and connections for sensors and the air supply are provided at several positions throughout the system, making complicated and expensive connection kits unnecessary. Easy-2-Combine components can perform linear movements, pneumatically driven rotation movements, as well as gripper functions. LS04 Valve Series These directional control valves offer a compact, lightweight design that’s ideal for mounting directly on moving parts (end effectors). Available in manifold and inline versions, they offer flows up to 330 N//min. Custom manifolds support multipin or individual wiring, a choice of fitting locations, and aluminum or weight-saving acrylic. DDL: Drive & Diagnostic Link The Drive & Diagnostic Link (DDL) can monitor the electrical control system down to the solenoid level, monitoring in real-time each pneumatic valve for supply voltage tolerances on electronics power, supply voltage tolerances on valve/communication power, solenoid coil opens or shorts, short circuits – helping ensure precise tracking of medical manufacturing that may be required to satisfy regulatory requirements. DDL’s daisy-chained bus structure simplifies electrical wiring—in some cases by 90%. It becomes easy to create more sophisticated capabilities without adding complexity—or even while reducing complexity. RAN and RAP rotary actuators Rotary actuators pack high torque into small spaces, making them ideal for medical manufacturing and analytic tools where space is at a premium. The RAN actuator is a single- or double-acting vane device , while is RAP is a piston-type, rack-and-pinion rotary actuator with five available rotation options: 90°, 100°, 180°, 190°, and 360°. Custom pneumatics If standard, off-the-shelf components don’t help you differentiate your medical manufacturing platform or medical device, Bosch Rexroth has another answer: custom pneumatics. We will modify an existing product or create an entirely new device, to match your unique cost and performance requirements and help you stay competitive in today’s demanding medical marketplace.