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Gantry robots are another common application for rack and pinion systems. Large gantries are common in automotive, machine tool, and material handling operations, where heavy loads need to be moved – typically over long distances and with high positioning accuracy.
Image credit: Atlanta Drive Systems, Inc.
Rack and pinion assemblies also have the advantage of being suitable for both horizontal and vertical axes, unlike belt drive systems, which aren’t suitable for Z axis applications, due to the inherent danger of the load falling if the axis crashes or if power is lost.
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