PRODUCT GUIDANCEINDEXING DRIVE
OSCILLATING HANDLER● PARTS HANDLER● TORQUE LIMITER●●Reliable Cam System Solutions

DESCRIPTIONSANKYO's Advanced CAM Technology
As the attention shifts towards global environmental issues, "Ecology" and"Economy" have become key factors. Today's manufacturing processes isdemanding precise and highly reliable cam motion.
SANKYO SEISAKUSHO CO. developed the first intermittent indexing device
using the roller gear cam mechanism in Japan. Sankyo currently offers awide range of indexers from the smallest to the largest indexers availableserving the world markets. SANKYO's patent cam-driven units are known as"SANDEXTM". Sankyo has a large number of "SANDEX" units designed andinstalled in manufacturing applications around the world. Sankyo's assemblybase machines incorporates the highest developed cam technology known
today providing precise and complete motion to reach high speed withsmooth cam motions.
SANKYO, while developing new products for the world markets, also maintains a total production system encompassing every conceivable processfrom production environment to precision cam followers and dedicatedsub-micron tolerance cam grinding machines. The entire process is designed
to ensure that Sankyo's advanced cam technology delivers the industry withthe "best possible motion".

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Basic Movement●Indexing drives●Oscillating drives●Roller drives●Indexing drives stop and move or "index"●An●Rollerintermittently according to the following
pattern : dwell, index, dwell, index.
●One cycle, that is one index and one
dwell, usually requires one full turn of theinput shaft.
●Indexing drives can be used to drive rotary
type automated machinery with aturntable attached to the output shaft.
●Indexing drives can also be used to drive
in-line automated machinery such as
conveyer belts.

oscillating drive has an output shaftthat reciprocates back and forth motions
or "swings" when input with a continuousand consistent rotation.
●The oscillating drive can also be synchronized to swing while an indexing drive isindexing or in a dwell phase. This greatly
improves the reliability and speed ofexisting automated machinery.
●Oscillating drives can be used to carrywork in a straight line. In this case, themovement of the oscillating drive istransmitted by an oscillating arm attachedto the output shaft. The end of
this arm has a roller which rolls
a straight guide.

drives are speed reducers best
suited for machinery where smoothrotation and high torque output is required
without any drive loss or backlash.
●Roller drives can also be used for tables
requiring multiple indexes or to freely
index or position the ﬁnal point.INDEXING DRIVES
Numerous types of indexing drives have been designed to perform a variety of tasks. As the demand grows
for greater precision and higher speeds, the ability to incorporate accuracy into the formula is as importantas generating the intermittent motion. SANKYO's "SANDEX" incorporates rigidity and zero backlash thatmakes the "SANDEX" the choice of Engineers around the world.

Alpha Series
SANKYO's Alpha Series Indexer is an all-in-one indexing drivecomplete with a geared motor mounted directly on the input
shaft. The indexing motion comes from the same roller gear cammechanism found in all of SANKYO's "SANDEX" products. As aresult, you get a user-friendly low maintenance indexer with all
qualities of a "SANDEX". Sankyo's Alpha Series comes with afrequency inverter allowing controlled starts and stops eliminating
the need for a clutch/brake mechanism. The Alpha Series has fewer
mechanical components for less cost and maintenance.
Model

7AD

9AD

11AD

15AD

19AD

0.2
0.4
1.5
0.1
0.75
Geared motor power
（kW）
0.4
0.75
2.2
0.2
1.5

Optional torque limiter

Input shaft speed（rpm）33AD

45AD

2.2
5.5
3.7
7.5

1115

Can be installed up to 3 sets on input shaft

Timing cam and photo switch

Number of stops

23AD

9AD

7TAD

9TAD 11TAD 15TAD 19TAD 23TAD

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2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 32
0〜200
Movement

Optionwith Torque Limiterwith Timing Cam

ECO Series
SANDEX ECO series is designed to be an economical and ecological index drive while surpassing all the advantageous features fromcurrent SANDEX range. While ECO series keeps its reliability, highspeed performance, and rigid structure, it also achieves a cleaner
and easier to use interface. In detail, the nickel-plated housing has aflat and smooth shape, which contributes to its clean surface. Theoutput shaft is a flange with integrated shaft that many accessories,
e.g. table, arm, or sprocket, can be easily mounted on. Greaselubrication allows ECO series maintenance-free operation. Furthermore, a revised design gives economic advantage to the ECO series.
In order to provide the ideal indexing drive, peripheral equipment isalso available for the ECO series.
Housing size
Number of stops
Input shaft speed（rpm）

2.8, 3.8, 4.5, 6, 7, 8, 11
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48
0〜300
Movement

4.5ED
OptionOptions
The optimum performance for an automated machine requires more than designing the drive unit. The best cam
drive cannot serve the overall performance of the machine if the other elements are compromised in design.
For that reason, Sankyo also develops options for users to develop ideal input and output drive systems--clearly thebest way to provide maximum performance of any "SANDEX".
with Torque Limiterwith Reducer

with Induction MotorD Series
SANKYO's D Series is ideal for high-speed applications due to its
small output shaft inertia value during indexing. Featuring a roller
gear cam and cam follower. The D Series unit can be utilized in a
number of applications, such as conveyor drives and rotary automation machines. With the installation of an overload protection
device "torque limiter" on the output shaft, it provides a higher
degree of reliability and safety.
Housing size
Type D Number of stops（deg）Type E Oscillating angle
Type R Reduction ratio
Input shaft speed（rpm）

4.5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 17, 18
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48
5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
0〜700
Movement

8D

OptionDF Series
SANKYO's DF Series has a very rigid output shaft. Dial tables, gears,sprockets, etc. can be mounted directly on the flange surface.
The DF Series has user-friendly features, such as● An optional hollow-output shaft● A fixed-shaft in the center of the output shaft● Easy mounting of optional equipment.
Housing size
4.5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 18, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 65
Type DF Number of stops
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48（deg） 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90
Type EF Oscillating angle
Type RF Reduction ratio
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
Input shaft speed
（rpm）
0〜700
（0〜200 for size bigger than 30）
Movement

8DFOption

DT Series
SANKYO's large diameter table is highly rigid and has a low profile.
The center of the table has a rigid hollow fixed shaft. Various attachments can be directly mounted to the side surfaces of the housing.
SANKYO's DT Series provides multiple indexes. Therefore, it is best
suited for base machines, such as rotary-type automated assembly
machines, wrapping machines, and other applications with multiple
tasks.
Housing size
Type DT Number of stops
Type RT Reduction ratio
Input shaft speed（rpm）

8, 11, 14, 18, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 80
4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 32, 40, 48, 60, 64, 72, 96
4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24
0〜200
MovementOption

11DTwith Reducer

Miniature Series
The Miniature series became the world's smallest indexing drive touse a roller gear cam mechanism. The small diameter cam follower
used in this model is an original Sankyo design. The housing
construction is also reduced in weight and size.
Not everything has been miniaturized. The miniature type kept pacewith the demands for performance and speed by using another
Sankyo design innovation, the SMS-3 cam curve (Sankyo ModifiedSine). This model is ideal for a variety of peripheral equipment suchas indexing lightweight tables and work handling.
Housing size
Type D Number of stops
Type E Oscillating angle（deg）
Input shaft speed（rpm）

2.8, 3.8
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
5〜90
0〜500
（400 for Type E）
MovementOption

2.8D

OSCILLATING HANDLER
The oscillating parts handler,offers a two-dimensional movement of rotation and lift.
SANKYO's oscillating handler features a solid cam mechanism unsurpassed in terms of Precision, Speed,Durability, and Function.

FN Series
Featuring a roller gear cam and face-groove cam in SANKYO's pick
and place units, the FN Series guarantees high speed and accuracy.
SANKYO's FN Series is a compact housing design which provides
more flexibility with more choices of timing, as well as, movement
over wide rotating angles. It is best suitable for conveying a workpiece from a conveyor to a worktable or a similar work area.
The FN Series can also be utilized as indexing handlers whereintermittent rotation and lift motions are to be combined.
Housing size
Lifting stroke（mm）
Oscillating angle（deg）

10FNmax. 30
0〜90

10FB
max. 35
0〜180

12FA
max. 40
0〜90

22FN
max. 80
0〜90

16FN
max. 50
0〜90

10FN
with ReducerOption

FN(Miniature) Series
The new FN (Miniature) series cam-actuated pick & place unit wasdeveloped as a small size oscillating handler unit for rotary/liner
motions. It is especially suitable for space saving type production
systems.It is also enhanced with a maximum oscillating angle
180°
and maximum 200 rpm for both oscillating and indexing
handler.
Housing size
Lifting stroke（mm）
Oscillating angle（deg）Number of stops
Input shaft speed（rpm）

3.8FNmax. 160〜1802, 3, 4, 6, 8max. 200

4.5FNmax. 20
0〜1802, 3, 4, 6, 8
max. 200

6FNmax. 25
0〜1802, 3, 4, 6, 8
max. 200
Option3.8FN

FH Series
The FH series cam-actuated pick & place unit was developed as ahigh-speed indexing handler unit for rotary/liner motions. It isespecially suitable for the production system requiring fast cycle
times.
It is possible for the FH series to rotate up to 600rpm, which is thehighest speed ever for a pick & place unit. High accuracy andreliability are also excellent characteristics of the FH series.
Housing size
Lifting stroke（mm）
Number of stops
Input shaft speed（rpm）

6FHmax. 10
8, 12, 16
max. 600

8FHmax. 10
8, 12, 16
max. 600
Option

8FH

Basic Movement

Rotary／Linear motion

PARTS HANDLER
The parts handler is a pick and place unit that offers a two-dimensional linear movement. SANKYO's Parts
Handler consists of two sets of roller gear cam mechanisms that can be timed independently to produce
separate movements over the same two-dimensional planes. It can also be synchronized with external
equipment for advanced handling operations, such as synchronized operation to the moving speed of aconveyor or carrying work to a rotating table.

GY Series
SANKYO's GY Series is a thinner type of linear motion pick &place unit. It has a long stroke and high positioning accuracy.
In addition, the housing can hold a motor and timing cam, making
this model ideal for automated lines and light duty work.
Housing size
Lifting stroke（mm）
Forward stroke
（mm）

4GY
max. 30
max. 705GY
max. 40
max. 100

6GYmax. 50
max. 150

8GY
max. 65
max. 200

8GYII
max. 100
max. 300

Option5GYwith Motor

Basic Movement

Linear／Linear motion

TORQUE LIMITER
SANKYO's torque limiter utilizes a highly reliable separated ball & ball pocket (roller & roller pocket)
mechanism. This mechanism offers high tripping torque accuracy and easy-to-adjust torque setting.
It also features optimum characteristics to protect machines against excessive torque loads without
losing efficiency.

TF Series
SANKYO's TF Series is the overload protection device thatoperates only in the rotating direction. It incorporates manyfeatures such as a very compact design, accurate torque transmission, superior motion characteristics and no backlash. The flange
surface makes it possible to directly mount to tables, gears,sprockets, etc. SANKYO's TF Series overload protection device
has a long life with little maintenance.
7TF
6TF
5TF
8TF
11TF
14TF
18TF
Model
4TF
Tripping torque（N・m）0.3〜4.5 0.8〜18 2〜50 22〜400 50〜600 80〜1200 110〜1800 400〜5000
Allowable speed（rpm） 2000
800
1600
600
400
300
250
180

7TFTC Series
SANKYO's TC Series overload protection device uses theinterval of two axes and operates only in the rotating direction. The radial direction of the pre-load of the ball bearing
for transmitting rotation ensures sufficient rigidity in therotating direction. The TC Series also functions as a coupling
to absorb misalignment between two shafts.
5TC
6TC
7TC
8TC
11TC 14TC 18TC
Model4TC
Tripping torque（N・m）0.3〜4.5 0.8〜18 2〜50 20〜350 40〜450 70〜1000 100〜2000 700〜5000
Allowable speed（rpm） 2000
1600
1000
700
500
400
300
200

7TC

APPLICATIONS
The "SANDEX" is used in various industries throughout the world, such as the Machine Tool industry,general purpose machines, mechanical parts, and electrical component industry. The application ofSANKYO's patented cam drives has been accepted in manufacturing, inspection, and assembly applications.

Table drive

Conveyor drive
Table

Torque limiterTC series

Work load

Indexing drive

SANKYO Reducer(Worm gear)
Magnetic brake

Motor

Magnetic clutch

Conveyor
V-belt pulley
Parallel indexing drive
V-beltP series

Reciprocating motion

Torque limiter(TF series)
Torque limiter
TF series

Work loadSlider block

TableGuide

Photo sensor

Indexing drive
D series
ArmOscillating drive

Extra Large Model

65DT
Extra large indexing drive (Table type)

80DTR
This is an example installing 8m-diameter table with shaft-to-shaft distance 800mm
extra large indexing drive unit. Total weight of this application is approx. 30 ton.

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Group Companies

Sankyo China Trading Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Sankyo Machinery Co., Ltd.
Sankyo America Inc.
Italy

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Phone： +1-(0)937-498-4901 Fax： +1-(0)937-498-9403
Email： sales@sankyoautomation.com
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Phone： +82-(0)31-895-5991 Fax： +82-(0)31-895-6607
Email： kr-sales@rollerdrive.com
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[Shanghai Sales Office]Room 1103, Block B, No.391 Guiping Road,
Shanghai 200233 China
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TaiwanRodax Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Headquarters
Global Sales Offices
Production Facilities
International Distributors

India

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Singapore
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