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Omni-Wrist VI

The Omni-Wrist VI gimbal offers a new level of ruggedness and precision. Featuring four heavy-duty linkages and tapered roller bearings. U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.

Applications

The Omni-Wrist VI will prove widely adaptable to multiple applications including:

  • Robotic laser-welding, spray finishing, water-jet cutting, sealant applications.
  • Milling, drilling, reaming, tapping.
  • Antenna and sensor pointing for missiles, aircraft, and ships, spacecraft, or any moving platform.
  • Outer space and undersea robotic applications where dexterity is critical.
  • Water features such as animated fountains.




Features

  • Through-hole passageway for cables and wires
  • 2 actuator drive
  • 180 degrees horizon to horizon motion
  • Elimination of singularity or "key hole"

 

  • Lightweight aircraft design
  • Operates in hazardous environments
  • Low-profile design

Wrist Specifications
Range of Motion:

Pitch
Yaw
Angular Repeatability

 

+ - 90 degrees
+ - 90 degrees
~ 0.05 degrees

Dimension:
Not including Actuators:

Height
Overall Diameter
Weight
Load Capacity at 2" From Mounting Surface

 

11.8 inches
14.6 inches
54 lbs.
200 lbs. (1)

Dimension:
With Linear Actuators:

Height
Overall Diameter
Load Capacity at 2" From Mounting Surface

 

31.3 inches
14.6 inches
45 lbs. (2)

Dimension and Weight:
With Direct Drive Rotary Actuators:

Height
Length
Width
Z-Axis Extension (4 actuators)
Load Capacity at 2" From Mounting Surface

 

12.5 inches
19.3 inches
19.3 inches
~ 3.0 inches
33 lbs. (2)

Notes:

(1) Based on bearing loading and arm strength.

(2) Based on motor capacity, could be higher or lower depending on motor being used. If the center of gravity of the load is more than 2" the rating decreases proportionally.