SMAC CBL vs Pneumatics
Feature |
CBL Performance |
Air Performance |
Benefit |
| Speed | > 2,500 CPM | <1,200 CPM (higher rates = reduced Durability) | > 1.5x throughput increase |
| Durability | > 200 Million Cycles | 10-20 Million Cycles | CPM = 250 CB = 6,000 hrs. MTBF Air = 1,200 hrs. MTBF |
| Configurability | Speed, Positions and Force | None, limited to mechanical adjustment | Quick & Easy to set up/change |
| Energy Consumption | Low (24/48v) voltage/amps (1.7A peak) | High cost of Air supply + Electricity for control | >30x lower energy consumption than Air 8 HP of electricity to produce 1 HP of air |
| Noise Level | < 55 dB | Typically > 85 some > 110 dB | Achieves ‘Silent’ Industrial classification |
| Repeatability | +/- 1 ms cycle time variance | 20 ms cycle time variance | Enables increased throughput & synchronisation of process |
| Validation | Encoder feedback & control of all movement parameters available | Sensors/Switches cannot control the movement, only set fixed limits | Less destructive movements No separate sensors |
| In-line Changeover | Reconfigure for different movements in seconds | Change unit or adjust for small variations, in minutes/hours | Reduce change over time and cost |
| Cost of Ownership | One time buy, no maintenance/adjustment | Regular replacement , adjustment/repair, compressor and control valves, tubing etc | Air = Between 5-7x cost of CB moving coils solution |
| Position Verification | Interface visually displays rod’s exact position for setup and evaluation | Location of rod un unknown and must be visually debugged | Faster setup and more precise motion profiling |