Camco Index Drive FAQ
Made in the USA
EAC in North Wales, PA is the Camco representative for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, and sizes index drives with machine builders from the first layout. Call (215) 855-8777 or email sales@eac-co.com.
Designing it in
What do I need to size a Camco index drive?
Number of stops, machine rate, required dwell, dial diameter and weight, tooling and part weights, forces during dwell, and accuracy. EAC's indexing application worksheet covers all of it.
How do press forces during dwell affect drive selection?
A force applied off-center on the dial creates an overturning moment that must fall within the drive's rating. Include the force and its radius from center when you send the application.
When should I use a ring index drive?
When air, vacuum, wiring or a stationary center plate needs to pass through the middle of the rotating dial. Ring drives have a large through-hole for this.
Cam index drive or servo positioner?
A cam drive when stations and cycle are fixed: highest rates, no programming, longest life. A servo positioner when the machine must change index angles or station counts between products.
Specifying and buying
Can Camco supply the motor and drive package?
Yes. Drives can ship with AC motors and drives, reducers and clutch brakes, or with a servo package.
Can I get CAD models for my machine layout?
Yes. EAC can provide models of the recommended drive so it can be placed in your layout before the order is released.
Is Camco part of DESTACO?
Yes. Camco is a division of DESTACO, which also owns Robohand. EAC represents both.