Our innovative rack and pinion drive system is perfect for larger format machines, 4' x 8', 5' x 10' and larger!
These drives are designed to mount directly to one of our
Extended Linear Carriages riding on a horizontal cold rolled steel rail (must overhang 1530 or 3030 extrusion by 1/2").
Mount a 20 Degree Pressure Angle, 20 pitch rack to the extrusion underneath the rail using our innovative
rack clamps -- combine lengths of rack to get the travel you want (rack clamps are sold separately).
It now features our EZ-tension kit for simple adjustment of the mesh force into the rack. It integrates seamlessly with our extended linear carriages, and is still compatible with our rack clamps for easy machine setup.
The system provides a 3:1 belt reduction (2.73:1 with 22 tooth pulley), putting NEMA 23 stepper motors in an optimal range for speed and power. Watch the videos of the system in action below!
Note, the extended linear carriage shown in the video above is not included, and must be purchased separately.
Our R&P drives interface with 20 pitch, 20 degree pressure angle
Gear Rack, which we offer in convenient spliceable sections:
Simply mount rack to the extrusion underneath the rail using our innovative
rack clamps and combine lengths of rack to get the travel you desire.
MACH Settings for R&P:
