Beckhoff XTS Review: Specs and Uses of the Linear Product Transport System
Updated: 7 days ago
The Beckhoff XTS is a transport system in which each mover on a track is driven and positioned on its own. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
XTS, the eXtended Transport System, turns a conveyor into a row of independent servo axes. Motor modules form straights and curves; movers with magnet plates travel along them, each with its own motion profile, so products can be grouped, spaced and synchronized with stations in software. With standard magnet plates a mover develops up to 210 N at peak, enough for masses above 10 kg, and movers can run 50 mm apart. The newer EcoLine modules are 500 mm long and lower in cost, with 75 N nominal and 168 N peak force, 0.70 mm absolute accuracy and 0.075 mm repeatability. A hygienic version is rated IP69K. The page gives no maximum speed.
Beckhoff XTS at a Glance
Peak force, standard: Up to 210 N per mover
Mass per mover: Above 10 kg possible
Minimum mover spacing: 50 mm
EcoLine force: 75 N nominal; 168 N peak
EcoLine accuracy: 0.70 mm absolute; 0.075 mm repeatability
Price: on request
Beckhoff XTS Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Beckhoff XTS |
Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
Peak force, standard | Up to 210 N per mover |
Mass per mover | Above 10 kg possible |
Minimum mover spacing | 50 mm |
EcoLine force | 75 N nominal; 168 N peak |
EcoLine accuracy | 0.70 mm absolute; 0.075 mm repeatability |
Straight modules | 250, 249 and 233 mm; EcoLine 500 mm |
Curves | 22.5, 45 and 180 degrees |
Hygienic version | IP69K |
Maximum mover speed is not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
Tracks are assembled from straight and curved motor modules into ovals or other shapes. The hygienic version offers a stainless steel mover, and an anodized aluminium mover for higher loads.
Software and Integration
TwinCAT
Movers are programmed as servo axes in TwinCAT.
Format Change by Software
Spacing and grouping change without mechanical adjustment.
Beckhoff XTS Applications and Use Cases
Packaging Machines
Collating and spacing products at speed.
Assembly Lines
Moving workpieces between stations with individual timing.
Food and Pharma
The IP69K version for washdown areas.
Beckhoff XTS Price and Value
Beckhoff does not publish a price for the Beckhoff XTS; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Beckhoff Automation Company Profile: History, Ownership, Figures and Technology.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Every mover individually controlled
Up to 210 N peak force
50 mm mover spacing
IP69K version
Lower-cost EcoLine option
Cons
Maximum speed not stated
Accuracy figures given only for EcoLine
Requires Beckhoff control
No published price
Who Should Buy the Beckhoff XTS?
It fits builders of packaging and assembly machines who want format flexibility in software.
Beckhoff XTS FAQ
How much does the Beckhoff XTS cost?
Beckhoff does not publish a price for the Beckhoff XTS; it is quoted on request.
What is the Beckhoff XTS?
A linear transport system with independently controlled movers.
How much force does an XTS mover have?
Up to 210 N at peak with standard magnet plates.
How close can XTS movers run?
50 mm apart.
What is XTS EcoLine?
A lower-cost motor module, 500 mm long, with 75 N nominal and 168 N peak force.
How accurate is XTS EcoLine?
0.70 mm absolute accuracy and 0.075 mm repeatability.
Is there a washdown version of XTS?
Yes, XTS Hygienic, rated IP69K.
What software controls XTS?
Beckhoff's TwinCAT.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
