IMC's versatile family of Roller Gear Index Drives provides:

• Compact Low-Profile Design
• Flanged Output Capability for Dial Mounting Applications
• Through-Hole Capability (for electric and pneumatic lines or stationary center post)
• Motion Flexibility (special and complex motions) due to relatively large cam
• 2 to 24 Stop Range

Roller Gear Index Drives are available in a variety of styles:

• RDM, ED & Pinnacle: Our most popular models for dial table applications.
• RD & Intermittor: For medium and heavy duty applications.
• RGD, RGS, FD & Sentry: Shaft or flanged output, machined on all sides for mounting flexibility. Available with Internal Overload Protection.

• Large Output Mounting Surface supported by a 4-point contact bearing offering superior thrust and moment capacity
• Large Center Thru Hole
• Low Profile
• Complete, Motorized Drive Packages with reducers and AC or DC motors and controls
• Optional Output Overload Clutch

Applications
The RDM-Style index drive is ideal for Dial Applications in the assembly, welding, processing and packaging industries

601RDM XPRESS Program

The most popular models of the 601RDM Index Drive are available to ship the next day. See the 601RDM XPRESS page for more information

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• Short camshaft motion periods due to oversized roller gear cam design are well-suited for continuous running applications or for special motion requirements such as oscilling motions.
• Universal mounting including a horizontal mounting ideal for trunion applications.
• Option Center Thru-Hole facilitates passage of coolants, wiring or linkage to work area of dial.
• Optional Stationary Center Post with Thru Hole provides mounting for upper tool plate.

Applications
The RD and Intermittor Series Index Drives have a robust, flexible design with features ideal for continuous-running applications requiring complex motions.

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• Flange or Shaft output can be used with an indexing dial or with an inline transfer mechanism.
• Universal Mounting: The six machined mounting surfaces of Roller Gear Drive make it adaptable to most indexing applications.
• Optional Thru Hole in Flange versions facilitates passage of plumbing, wiring or linkage to work area of dial.
• Short camshaft motion periods, due to oversized cam design, are well-suited for continuous running applications ro for special motion requirements such as oscillating motions.
• Optional Double Extended Output - allows auxiliary equipment to be driven from either side of unit at the same time.
  

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Sentry Series
In addition to the standard Roller Gear series features, the Sentry Series drives incorporate the patented Internal Torque Limiter, available only from IMC, as a standard feature. The advantages of the Internal Torque Limiter include:

• Ideal for Harsh Environments. Dusty, dirty, humid and washdown environments do not reduce indexer or machine performance due to the Sentry Series totally enclosed design.
• Provides For Overload Protection. The Sentry Series recognizes machine jams and disengages the drive. This reduces downtime, eliminates the need for costly spare parts, prolongs indexer life, improves output and increases productivity.
• Reduces Assembly Time. External clutches or torque limiters require an additional alignment operation and add overall tolerances to placement accuracy. With the addition of an Internal Torque Limiter, the time required for installation has been significantly reduced.
• Self Lubricating. The clutch is housed in an oil bath with no additional lubrication needed. An optional lubrication monitoring system signals host computers when oil is low or abnormally high in temperature.
  

Applications
The Roller Gear series is ideal for most assembly and packaging machine applications including indexing or oscillating motions. Other applications include: rotary dials, conveyors, press-feeds, lift-and-carry mechanisms and inserters. They can also be used for linear motions using crank or oscillating arm attachments.

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