ORBIT FR AL-4700 User Manual

MEDIUM DUTYAL-4700 SERIES

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Linear Floor Slides – Medium Duty

AL-4700 Series

➊ APPLICATIONS

• Linear Motion of Antenna Positioner

Assemblies

• General Purpose Linear Systems

➋ PRODUCT HIGHTLIGHTS

• Manual & Motorized Models

• Custom Lengths Available

• Vertical Loads Up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)

• Precision Linear Bearings

• Rigid, Durable Mechanical

Construction

• Low Defl ection

• Manual: Includes Hand-brake

• Motorized: Includes DC Motor,

Gear Reduction, Synchro/Encoder
Assembly & Limit Switch Assembly

AL-4710-1 Manual

Our AL-4700 medium duty series fl oor slides offer accurate linear motion for customers
involved in antenna design and development. This series can support vertical loads up
to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Their rugged yet simple construction ensures maximum reliability
and trouble-free operation.

Typically, the primary components include a modular aluminum structure, bearing-based carriage,
precise linear bearings, bumpers, indicator scale, and mounting supports.

supplied accessories

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CD-ROM Documentation Set:

 User Manual (Installation, Setup, Operation)

options

 EN001 - Standard Accuracy, Rotary Incremental
 EN004 - Standard Accuracy (EnDat® format),

Rotary Absolute

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Refer to Linear Floor Sides - Light Duty

Series Specifi cation Table

• Ordering Example: AL-4710-1-8

(Where 8 is the desired travel in ft)

> Linear Positioners

 Optional  Standard

105

Specifi cations - AL-4700 Series Linear Floor Slides,
Medium Duty

Positioner Model

Parameter Units

Operational

(1)

Travel

Vertical Load

Fore-Aft Bending Moment

Side Bending Moment

Motor Drive Power

Nominal Speed

Standard Angle Transducer Format

Data Take-Off Accuracy (RMS)

Repeatability

Physical

Weight (approx.)

Width

Height

AL-4710-1-X

AL-4711-1-X

Manual

ft 2 to 16
m 0.6 to 5
lbs 1,500 1,500
kg 680 680
ft-lbs 3,250 6,150
kg-m 450 850
ft-lbs 3,250 6,150
kg-m 450 850
hp - 1/8
in/sec - 5
m/sec - 125

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Dual Speed

Synchro
in - 0.01
mm - 0.3
in - 0.005
mm - 0.13

lbs 8/ft 9/ft
kg 58/m 64/m
in 27 27

750 750
in 9.5 9.5
mm 200 200

Motorized

106

Options

EN001

EN004

(1)

For other linear travel ranges consult ORBIT/FR

Incremental Encoder
Accuracy (RMS)

Absolute Encoder
Accuracy (RMS)

in - 0.01
mm - 0.3
in - 0.01
mm - 0.3