Introduction
The
Candy Harmonic Drive Differential is a shaft-mounted
1:1 transmission which provides infinite, bi-directional
position control. When mounted to the end of a roll
shaft, the HDD offers static and dynamic phase or
speed adjustment. The HDD is a compact, versatile
arrangement ideal for retrofit upgrades as well as
new machine designs.
When
the control shaft is held stationary, the HDD series
operates as a 1:1 transmission with input and output
members rotating in the same direction. If a rotation
is applied to the control shaft, either manually
or with a control motor, a differential action occurs
between the input and output, making the HDD well
suited for position or registration control applications.
In addition to positioning, this transmission may
be used for speed trimming or tensioning by applying
a constant rotation to the control shaft.
The
HDD differential is designed around reliable Harmonic
Drive gear components. The outer housing is anodized
aluminum for superior hear dissipation and corrosion
resistance. The hollow inner shaft, grounding plate
and control shaft are fabricated from stainless steel
making the HDD suitable for the harsh environments
commonly found in the packaging, printing and converting
industries.