Bosch Rexroth ctrlX FLOW Overview
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX FLOW comprises the FLOW HS linear motion system, with speeds up to 5 m/s and acceleration up to 10 g, and the FLOW 6D planar system with contactless movers in six degrees of freedom.
Key Specifications
Specification | Bosch Rexroth ctrlX FLOW |
Manufacturer | Bosch Rexroth |
Model | ctrlX FLOW HS, ctrlX FLOW 6D |
Category | Motion & positioning / Linear and planar transport system |
Type | ctrlX FLOW HS: Linear motion system; ctrlX FLOW 6D: Planar, contactless system |
Product gap | ctrlX FLOW HS: 40 mm; ctrlX FLOW 6D: Not applicable |
Floating height | ctrlX FLOW HS: Not applicable; ctrlX FLOW 6D: Up to 20 mm |
Tilt and rotation | ctrlX FLOW HS: Not applicable; ctrlX FLOW 6D: 10 degrees; unlimited rotation |
Mounting | ctrlX FLOW HS: Track with U-shaped curves; ctrlX FLOW 6D: Horizontal, vertical or overhead |
Control | ctrlX FLOW HS: Electronics in segments; EtherCAT; ctrlX FLOW 6D: Wireless power and data on mover |
Price | Price on request |
Price available on request. Any price is indicative, not final and may change.
Applications
High-Speed Packaging
Flexible Assembly
Overhead and Vertical Transport
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX FLOW Review Summary
ctrlX FLOW has two members. FLOW HS is a linear track for speed: up to 5 m/s and 10 g, with 2.5 kg per mover or 5 kg per group, and a product gap of 40 mm. Electronics are built into the segments, so no control cabinet is needed, and a U-shaped design keeps speed through curves. FLOW 6D is a planar system whose movers float on permanent magnets. It stands out for a floating height of up to 20 mm, several times that of comparable systems, 10 degrees of tilt in every direction and unlimited rotation, and it works horizontally, vertically or overhead. Movers have wireless power and data and land safely on a power cut.
Pros
5 m/s and 10 g on the HS
No control cabinet for the HS
20 mm floating height on the 6D
6D works vertically and overhead
Safe landing on power loss
Cons
No payload or speed given for the 6D
2.5 kg per HS mover
Two different technologies to learn
Who It Is For
It fits machine builders who want fast linear transport, free planar transport, or both from one supplier.
Full review: Bosch Rexroth ctrlX FLOW Review: Specs and Uses of the HS Linear and 6D Planar Transport Systems
