Shaft Output Indexing Drives
Shaft Output Indexing Drives

Shaft Output Indexing Drives

The 80-DS Shaft Output Indexing Drive — also known as a DS-type cam indexing table — enables direct integration with gears, couplings, and conveyors. Leveraging roller gear cam and follower technology, it delivers high-speed indexing (up to 60 cycles/min) with ±30 arc sec precision, suited for automated systems. Its input-output center distances range from 45mm to 180mm, minimizing installation complexity.
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Hansheng Automation (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. is one of the most experienced manufacturers and suppliers of shaft output indexing drives in China. If you're going to wholesale bulk cost-effective shaft output indexing drives made in China, welcome to get pricelist and quotation from our factory. Also, customized service and OEM&ODM service are available.

 

For long-axis automation equipment manufacturers, precision transmission system integrators, and production line operators in the automotive, medical, and electronics fields, Hansheng not only provides you with the core long-axis positioning component of shaft output indexing drive, but also relies on the manufacturing capabilities of Kashifuji KPS30 gear shaping machine (ISO 5 gear accuracy) and CNC grinder (shaft cylindricality ≤ 0.005mm) to build a one-stop solution platform of "precision transmission + customized process".

 

In addition, we also provide four major process services: precision gear processing, CNC shaft grinding, casting base customization, and FA standard parts matching, covering the entire process from core components to customized production, helping your long-axis equipment to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

 

What are Shaft Output Indexing Drives

 

Hansheng Automation's shaft output indexing drive focuses on "long shaft automation equipment" (such as automobile transmission shaft processing, medical testing equipment, and electronic assembly lines). Through the "shaft direct drive design", it simplifies the traditional complex transmission chain and eliminates the hidden dangers of coupling wear. Relying on the company's Kashifuji KPS30 gear shaping machine (ISO 5 gear accuracy) and CNC grinder (shaft cylindricality ≤ 0.002mm) manufacturing capabilities, it achieves ±30 arc second indexing accuracy and 500kgf axial load capacity, solving positioning deviation and efficiency bottlenecks in heavy-load scenarios.

 

 

Core advantages of products

 

1. Direct shaft connection design


Abandoning the complex structure of traditional coupling + reducer, the output shaft is directly connected to the workpiece, reducing 3 transmission links and reducing the system failure point by 60%. In the processing of automobile transmission shafts, it can directly drive the φ80mm×1200mm long shaft to rotate, with ±30 arc second accuracy, to ensure that the drilling/milling position deviation is ≤0.01mm.

 

2. Heavy-load precision double balance


Load guarantee: The cast iron base achieves ±0.03mm form and position tolerance through lost foam casting, supporting a total load of 300kg (workpiece + tooling) without deformation;


Precision guarantee: Shaft parts are processed by CNC grinder (cylindricity ≤0.002mm), with low backlash gears (≤3 arc minutes) processed by Kashifuji gear shaping machine, and still maintain ±30 arc second accuracy at high frequency indexing (60 times/minute), which is suitable for the "high speed + precision" requirements of medical testing equipment.

 

3. Manufacturing process strength: full chain control from gears to shafts


Gear processing: Kashifuji KPS30 gear shaping machine achieves ISO 5 level precision, module 0.5-3.0 gear meshing is smoother, and life is increased by 40%;


Shaft finishing: CNC grinder achieves ±0.005mm dimensional accuracy, surface roughness Ra≤0.8μm, reducing rotational friction loss;


Casting process: sand casting/lost foam casting dual process to meet the cost and precision requirements of different batches (free tolerance ±1mm, specified tolerance ±0.03mm).

 

Technical drawings and parameters

 

80DS drawing

80DS techniacl parameter

 

Technical parameter table analysis

 

Technical Parameters Unit Value Process Backing & Application Logic
Allowable Thrust Load (Output Shaft) kgf 220 Lost foam casting base (±0.03mm tolerance) supports light-duty long-shaft drives (e.g., electronic assembly lines)
Allowable Radial Load (Output Shaft) kgf 220 Resists radial impact during long-shaft rotation; CNC-ground shafts (cylindricity ≤0.005mm) ensure stability
Allowable Torque (Output Shaft) kgf·m - Refer to the torque-speed curve table (recommended motor power ≤1.5kW)
Allowable Thrust Load (Input Shaft) kgf 210 Compatible with input-side cylinder/hydraulic thrust; designed with safety factor=2
Max. Repetitive Bending Force (Input Shaft) kgf 190 Withstands high-frequency radial impact; Kashifuji-machined gears (ISO 5 precision) reduce stress concentration
Max. Repetitive Torque (Input Shaft) kgf·m 18.5 Designed with safety factor=2, compatible with servo motors ≤2kW
GD² of Input Shaft (Dwell Range) kgf·m² 9×10⁻³ Low inertia design for fast start-stop response (e.g., medical testing equipment)
Indexing Accuracy sec. ±30 Guaranteed by CNC-ground shafts (cylindricity ≤0.002mm) + precision gear meshing (backlash ≤3 arc min)
Weight kg 32 Lightweight alloy + cast iron structure, suitable for desktop integration

 

Application

 

Industry Typical Equipment Pain Points Addressed Product Value
Automotive Manufacturing Drive shaft processing lines, axle turntables Large positioning deviation (≥0.1mm) in long-shaft rotation ±0.01mm positioning accuracy, reducing scrap rate by 85%
Medical & Healthcare Testing equipment turntables, syringe assembly lines Accuracy drift during high-frequency indexing (≥50 cycles/min) Stable indexing at 60 cycles/min with ±30 arc sec precision maintained
Electronic Assembly PCB testing turntables, LED sorters Need for micron-level positioning (≤0.05mm) under light loads Shaft direct-connection simplifies structure, cutting costs by 30% and boosting efficiency by 40%
Automated Equipment Welding robot positioners, sorting turntables Heavy-load rotation (≥200kg) with multi-stations (8-16 stations) 500kgf load capacity, adaptation 12-station heavy-duty turntables

 

FAQ

Q: What is the core difference between shaft output indexing drive and flange type indexer?

A: The shaft output type adopts the design of "direct connection between output shaft and workpiece", which can directly drive the long shaft (such as the detection shaft of electronic assembly line, automobile transmission shaft) to rotate, eliminating the coupling and reducing the transmission error by 60%; the flange type is more suitable for turntable equipment (such as medical packaging turntable). If your equipment is "long shaft rotation positioning" (such as shaft drilling/milling groove), choose shaft output; if it is "turntable multi-station positioning", choose flange type.

Q: How to ensure the long-term stability of the indexing accuracy of ±30 arc seconds?

A: There are mainly three aspects:
Lubrication maintenance: add special lubricant every 500 hours to maintain the low friction state of gears;
Clearance inspection: check the gear meshing clearance every quarter (should be ≤0.02mm), and re-debugging is required if the tolerance is exceeded;
Load control: avoid exceeding 220kgf axial load (safety factor = 2, overload may cause deformation of cast iron base and affect accuracy).

Q: Can the shaft length be customized for special long shaft applications (such as extra-long drive shafts)?

A: Yes! We support customization of shaft lengths from 200mm to 1500mm, relying on CNC grinders (±0.005mm accuracy) processing to meet the "extra-long + high-precision" requirements of automotive drive shafts and medical testing long shafts. You can provide equipment drawings, and our engineering team can design an adaptation plan on a 1:1 basis.

Q: What maintenance should be paid attention to for high-frequency operation (such as 60 times/minute)?

A: Mainly focus on the two aspects of "heat dissipation + wear protection":
Heat dissipation: Clean the heat dissipation holes every month to prevent the equipment (net weight 32kg, lightweight design) from overheating due to dust accumulation;
Seal: Check the radial seal ring every quarter, and replace it in time if it leaks oil to prevent dust intrusion;
Wear detection: After running 10,000 times, check the wear of the cam roller (it is recommended to replace the original roller to maintain ±30 arc seconds accuracy).

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