Accessories Overview
AMSABS 4B uses the same mechanical accessories as MONORAIL BM, including rail plugs, cover strips, additional scrapers, bellows, etc. It also offers measuring system specific accessories such as read head spares and connection cables.
Accessory Compatibility
AMSABS 4B mechanical accessories are fully compatible with MONORAIL BM. AMSABS 4B carriages consist of a rail carriage, housing, and read head. All MONORAIL BM carriages can also be used with AMSABS 4B rails.
Rail Accessories Overview
| Accessory Type | S 15 | S 20 | S 25 | S 30 | S 35 | S 45 |
| Plugs |
| Plastic Plug | BRK 15 | BRK 20 | BRK 25 | BRK 30 | BRK 35 | BRK 45 |
| Brass Plug | BRS 15 | BRS 20 | BRS 25 | BRS 30 | BRS 35 | BRS 45 |
| Cover Strips (C Type Rails Only) |
| Cover Strip | BAC 15 | — | BAC 25 | — | — | BAC 45 |
| Cover Strip End Cap | EST 15 | — | EST 25 | — | — | EST 45 |
| Cover Strip Retaining Clip | BSC 15 | — | BSC 25 | — | — | BSC 45 |
| Installation Tools |
| Plug Installation Tool | BWH 15 | BWH 20 | BWH 25 | BWH 30 | BWH 35 | BWH 45 |
| Cover Strip Installation Tool | BWC 15 | — | BWC 25 | — | — | BWC 45 |
Carriage Accessories Overview
| Accessory Type | W 15 | W 20 | W 25 | W 30 | W 35 | W 45 |
| Additional Scrapers |
| Viton Additional Scraper | ZBV 15 | ZBV 20 | ZBV 25 | ZBV 30 | ZBV 35 | ZBV 45 |
| Metal Scraper | ABM 15 | ABM 20 | ABM 25 | ABM 30 | ABM 35 | ABM 45 |
| Bellows |
| Bellows | FBB 15 | FBB 20 | FBB 25 | FBB 30 | FBB 35 | FBB 45 |
| Bellows Adapter Plate | ZFB 15 | ZFB 20 | ZFB 25 | ZFB 30 | ZFB 35 | ZFB 45 |
| Bellows End Plate | EFB 15 | EFB 20 | EFB 25 | EFB 30 | EFB 35 | EFB 45 |
| Other Accessories |
| Assembly Rail | MRS 15 | MRS 20 | MRS 25 | MRS 30 | MRS 35 | MRS 45 |
| Lubrication Plate | SPL 15 | SPL 20 | SPL 25 | SPL 30 | SPL 35 | SPL 45 |
Plugs Details
| Order Code | Name | Applicable Sizes | Description |
| BRK xx | Plastic Plug | 15-45 | Low-cost hole sealing solution, manual installation. 25 pcs/pack |
| BRS xx | Brass Plug | 15-45 | For high contamination environments, requires BWH tool for installation |
Cover Strip Details
| Order Code | Name | Applicable Sizes | Description |
| BAC xx-yy | Cover Strip | 15, 25, 45 | xx = size, yy = rail length (mm). For C type rails only |
| EST xx | Cover Strip End Cap | 15, 25, 45 | Plastic end cap to prevent cover strip end lifting |
| BSC xx | Cover Strip Retaining Clip | 15, 25, 45 | For high vibration or vertical installation |
Additional Scraper Details
| Order Code | Name | Description |
| ZBV xx | Viton Additional Scraper | Fluoroelastomer material for corrosive coolant environments. Can be retrofitted without removing carriage |
| ABM xx | Metal Scraper | Stainless steel material for removing large loose debris from rail |
Measuring System Specific Accessories
Read Head Spares
AMSABS 4B uses easily replaceable read heads, universal for all sizes.
| Order Code | Description |
| SABS XB-MH-TS1 | Read Head Spare, SSI Interface |
| SABS XB-MH-TS2 | Read Head Spare, SSI + 1Vpp SinCos Interface |
| SABS XB-MH-TB1 | Read Head Spare, BiSS-C Interface |
| SABS XB-MH-TF1 | Read Head Spare, FANUC Interface |
| SABS XB-MH-TM1 | Read Head Spare, Mitsubishi Interface |
| SABS XB-MH-TSS | Read Head Spare, Siemens Drive CliQ Interface |
Read Head Interface Types
| Interface Code | Type | Description |
| TS1 | SSI | Pure digital SSI interface, unidirectional data transmission |
| TS2 | SSI + SinCos | SSI digital + 1Vpp SinCos analog output |
| TB1 | BiSS-C | Bidirectional serial interface with diagnostic capability |
| TF1 | FANUC | FANUC controller proprietary serial interface |
| TM1 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi controller proprietary serial interface |
| TSS | Siemens Drive CliQ | Siemens Drive CliQ proprietary interface |
Connection Cables
Read head output cables for connection to controllers.
17-Pin Cable
| Order Code | Name | Description |
| KAO 20-xx | FANUC Connection Cable | 17-pin, single shielded, socket - FANUC plug. xx = length (3, 5, 10, 15, 20m) |
| KAO 23-xx | Connection Cable (Open End) | 17-pin, double shielded, socket - open end. xx = length (3, 5, 10, 15, 20m) |
Cable Length Options
| Code | Length |
| LV | 0.5 m (default) |
| L1 | 1 m |
| L3 | 3 m |
| L5 | 5 m |
Lubrication Accessories
Grease Nipples
| Order Code | Name | Description |
| SN 6 | Hydraulic Grease Nipple (Straight) | M6 thread, standard straight type |
| SN 6-45 | Hydraulic Grease Nipple (45deg) | M6 thread, 45 degree angled |
| SN 6-90 | Hydraulic Grease Nipple (90deg) | M6 thread, 90 degree right angle |
| SN 6-T | Flat Head Grease Nipple M6 | M6 thread, flat head design |
Ordering Notes
Accessory Order Format
- Plugs:
Quantity x Code Size, e.g. 6 x BRK 35 - Cover Strip:
1 x BAC Size-Length, e.g. 1 x BAC 25-2000 - Bellows:
1 x FBB Size-Folds, e.g. 1 x FBB 25-100 - Read Head:
1x SABS XB-MH-Interface, e.g. 1x SABS XB-MH-TS1 - Cable:
1x KAO Code-Length, e.g. 1x KAO 23-5
Important Notes
- When ordering Cover Strip type (C) rails, the cover strip is included in the delivery scope
- AMSABS 4B carriages consist of rail carriage, housing, and read head; read heads are easily replaceable
- All MONORAIL BM carriages can also be used with AMSABS 4B rails
- BRS brass plugs are flush with rail surface after installation, require BWH tool for installation