Innovative processing and packaging control systemsfrom Bosch Rexroth

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IndustrialHydraulics

Electric Drivesand Controls

Linear Motion andAssembly Technologies Pneumatics

ServiceAutomation

MobileHydraulics

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Move forward with Bosch RexrothCustomer demands for a higher-quality product and faster turnaround timesare increasing the stress on your company’s packing lines and machinery. Yet thesesame demands detract from your ability to maintain and support the very equipmentthat is being pushed to its limits. When the time comes to upgrade your packagingline, how can you be sure the next step moves your company in the right direction?

Rexroth’s innovative, scalable processing and packaging control solutions can beadapted to meet your changing needs and are backed by a company with a history ofpackaging expertise and a strong global presence. Choose Rexroth. Make yourcontrol decisions with confidence and move on to the next challenge.

Your challenge:

Keeping up with customerdemands

Your answer:

Flexible controlsolutions that willgrow with you

Packaging Control Systems | Introduction

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InnovationGeneration III packaging machinesequipped with Rexroth controls thrusttechnology into the future with a host of new features that increase the ease ofoperation, flexibility, and throughput.These incredible new designs eliminatethe need for homing through the use ofabsolute feedbacks, while electronic lineshafts make mechanical line shafts andcams obsolete and allow for machinechangeover at the touch of a button.SERCOS practically eliminates 80% of the controls’ wires and providesunmatched machine diagnostics.

ExpertiseSince 1958, Rexroth has been providingmachinery with innovative controlsolutions that increase throughput.We have the background in packagingtechnology to not only give you thetechnology you need to respond

to today’s challenges, but the experienceto anticipate tomorrow’s challenges as well.

ScalabilityChoose the solution that will best fityour needs. All Rexroth components are designed with an open architecture,so that they will easily integrate intowhatever existing system you have. Youcan also start from scratch and designcustom configurations that will mosteffectively address your needs.

Global presenceRexroth is the global leader in providing control technology and is used by packaging machinemanufacturers around the world. Nomatter where you are, we will be theretoo, with expert support that you canrely on to help you keep your packaginglines online and operating at their most efficient.

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Start with innovation

1990

Generation IMechanically

line shafted machinesMay include 1 or 2 servos

Complex mechanical cams,sprockets and chains

Inflexible, unsanitary and costly to maintain

1995

Generation IIHybrid configuration machines:

mechanical with a few servosin critical areas

Use of servos in areas to improveflexibility and changeover

More flexible, but just as unsanitary

No reduction in the number of partsor the overall cost of the machine

1992First digital intelligent

SERCOS drive on the market(DDS) that offered ELS

1979Introduced first industrial

AC servo drives (DSC)

1986Introduced the first 2-4

axes analog motioncontroller (CLM)

1983 First modular AC servo

drive with personalitymodule (TDM)

1988First multi-axes,

multitasking, integratedNC and logic control

(MTCNC)

1993First absolute feedbacks available as

standard (MDD)

First motor-embedded personality chip

Introduced the SERCOS controls familyof products (CLC) capable of 40 axes

of ELS, camming, registration

Introduced the (LAR) and (LSF)linear motor family

1981 First sealed transfer lines

drives applied in washdown environment in

automotive industry(TRANS01/DSC/MAC)

1958Indramat

begins

1973IntroducedDC drives

(TRK)

• Cryovac• Autowrappers

• Allisyncro

• Rovema

• Prototype Equipment• Armac• FMC• Amplas• Design Services• Robert Bosch GmbH• Buehler AG• CFS Kempten GmbH• Gabler Maschinenbau

GmbH

Rexroth has a reputation for being at the forefront oftechnological innovation, enabling the progression ofpackaging machines from the past into the present,and ensuring their future advancement.

Leading the evolution of packaging machinesRexroth has provided major breakthroughs that have enabled the latest machine designs. From digitalintelligent servo drives with SERCOS fiber optic interfaces to multi-axes electronic motion controls,our earliest innovations led to the development ofGeneration II packaging machines.

In the mid-1990s, Rexroth introduced Electronic LineShafting (ELS), PC-based architectures and the ability to control up to 40 axes on a single controller. Theseinnovations were the inspiration that OEMs needed to develop today’s Generation III packaging machines.

Today, Rexroth continues to develop leading-edgetechnology for tomorrow’s Generation IV designs.

Milestones of Innovation

mechanical line shaft

Electronic Line Shaft

Packaging Control Systems | Innovation

1997Introduced first PC-based CNC

First to introduce theECODRIVE for the packaging

marketplace with ELS, camming& registration (DKC)

2001Rexroth Indramatmerges with BoschAT and becomesBosch RexrothCorporation

1994 First shaftless newspaper

printing press using anELS machine design

2002Introduced the

compact ECODRIVECs, extending the

ECODRIVE linedown into100 W

applications

2003Introduced our motion logic controls for

packaging robotics & converting markets

Introduced a new conceptin digital drives, the IndraDrive family

Introduced a complete I/O family of products

1998Introduced standalone

PLC and HMI products

Introduced the power PCrack & PC-based line of

SERCOS controls forpackaging

OEM Base

800+

• Dyna-Pak• Raque Foods• Slidell Inc• Proven Design • Green Bay Engineering• APV Baker• Goldco• Tevopharm• Bindler• Irwin Research• Gloucester Engineering• Finnah Engineering• V.A.C. Machines

BVBA/SPRL• A.R.C.I.L. SA• A & F GmbH• Hassia• SIG Pack Systems AG• Pester Pac Automation• CFS Germany GmbH• IASE• Tisma• Delta Automation• Irwin Int’l• Pemco• Dimension Industries• Columbia• Bodolay• Bemis• Eagle Machinery• New Jersey Machine• Wolfgang Buerk• Krones AG• Bühler Bindler GmbH• Günther• Polarcup• Herlitzius

Schneidetechnologie• Kettner GmbH• Vortex Systems S.R.L.• Maier Packaging GmbH• Kl ockner Pentaplast

• Osgood Industries• Nagrelli• Mateer Burt• Lyle• Sassib• Langen• Harken• Acro Automation• G & O

Utomatisierungsges GmbH • Carle e Montanari S.p.A.• Lebenstedt GmbH &

Co.KG• Schmalbach-Lubeca AG• SIG Sapal SA• Focke• Kisters Maschinenbau

GmbH• Gram A.S.• Kl ockner Hänsel• Riverwood• Kl ockner Bartelt• Bosch Packaging• Roberts• Hayseen• GN Packaging• HK Systems• Winkler & Dunnebier• Technistar• Weldun• Par Systems• Cloud• Doboy• Allpac• Nercon Engineering• Vector Logic Inc• J. Affeldt• Nematec• Seckinger Automation• Paul Hartmann AG• Fleuren Elektro-Technik

GmbH• Steuerungstechnik Kraft

GmbH• SIG Transver AG• Rotzinger AG

• KHS• Tenneco Packaging• All Fill• FMS• Brenton Engineering• Ultra Pac• Stomax• ERCA• Gevas• Schäfer & Flottmann• MCAP Cable & Glassfiber• Riverwood GmbH• Fabrima Maquinas• RA Jones• Bradman-Lake• Doeffer Engineering• Fallas• Allen Machinery• IPACT• Fr ohlich• Pasteur Milk Co., Ltd.• Hermann Waldner GmbH• Gerd Gillenkirch GmbH• SOMIC GmbH & Co. KG• Blueprint Automation B.V.• WF Wilhelm Fischer• ATB GmbH• Franz Haas

Waffelmaschinen• Allgemeine Behälter• MAF Verpackungstechnik

GmbH

• KPL Packaging S.p.A. • Ets JR Maruani • Sema GmbH • Cavanna S.p.A. • W. Kopp Maschinenbau• Allfill

• Winkler & DünnebierSüßwarenmaschinenGmbH

• Elbag AG • Teepack GmbH & Co. KG• VG Nicolaus GmbH• Buhmann Systeme GmbH• IMA tec s.a.r.l.• Hassia-Redatron GmbH• Dienst Sondermaschinen

GmbH• Accu-Pak• Rapidpak• Autoprod• Aylward Industries• Blueprint• Cryovac Sealed Air Corp• Hayssen• Integrated Design Corp• JLS Automation Robotics• Winpak Lane• Sartorius India PVT. LTD.• LEKO-Verpackungstechnik

GmbH• O.T.E.M.-PAK 2K S.r.L.• SIG Combibloc GmbH &

Co. KG• SIG Combibloc Ltd.• Weckerle GmbH• Mohrbach Maschinenfabrik

GmbH• Riverwood International

S.p.A.• Sammontana S.r.L.• ATIA• Ampack-Ammann GmbH

& Co. KG• Big Drum GmbH• Uhlmann Pac-Systeme

• Alcoa• Battenfeld Gloucester• Bemis• BWI Fords Holmatic• Campbell Wrapper• Custom Machinery Design• Doeffer Engineering• Edson• Elliott• Franz Haas• J&L Development• Kauffman Engineering • KHS Fillers• Kisters Kayat• Kraken Electric• Loma Automation• Massman• MGS• Nudawn• Packaging Systems

Automation• Pactiv Corp• Prometco• RA Pearson• Sage Automation• Schneider Packaging

• Sencorp Thermoformers• Sunoco Packaging• Spee-Dee Packaging• DSI Stein• SWF Salwasser• Tetra Pak• Thiele Technologies• Tipper Tie• Triangle Packaging• Ultra Pac• VT Process Technology• Wright Industries • Gebr. Dabruck GmbH• Mopac Modern

Packaging AG• Gundlack• Handtmann Albert GmbH

& Co. KG• Laudenberg GmbH• Sandvik Process Systems

GmbH• Dividella AG• Hatec Hannover

Technology• SFM SA• KPC• Fameccanica Data S.p.A.• G.D. S.p.A.• IMA S.P.A.• OPM S.p.A.• Blind Maschinenbau

GmbH• Nappo• Tacom SA• Racupack B.V.• Vire S.r.L.• Benz + Hilgers GmbH• Glaces Thiriet SA• Siegesmund & Co. OHG• EmBeWe GmbH• OMB di Bernasconi

A. & F. Snc• Aagard• Adco• Alvey• Ampak• Associated Packaging• Arrowhead Conveyor

• Aasted• Ameripak• Leading Edge Technology• Banner Packaging• Bay Packaging• Campbell Hardage• Capsugel• Carlton Bates• Chesapeake Packaging• Corpak• Distinctive Engineering• Dorman & Associates• Douglas Machine• Emerald Packaging• Evergreen Packaging• Frazier Nash• GN Plastics • Integrated Packaging Systems• Ivex Packaging• Province Automation• Modern• Norwalt• Linpac Packaging• NBTY Capsuleworks• Paper Converting

Machinery Company• Perini• Peters Machinery• Plastipak Packaging• Precision Packaging• Proven Designs• Rapidac• Riemelt Engineering• Serpa• Shanklin• Tanney• Wilton Connor Packaging• Wrabacon• WCB• Meypack• Rowa GmbH & Co. KG• KMB Produktions AG• OOO “Nati-Service”• Bafag Bäckereieinrichtungen• CMA• Fopac• Hitech Systems S.r.L.• Lieder Maschinenbau• Meypack• JCEM GmbH• Gieffe S.r.l.• Wonder Pack Industries PVT LTD• Domino-Anlagenbau GmbH• G orig• Krause Automatisierungstechnik• IDG S.p.A.• Franke & Pahl• EVG Hermman GmbH• O-Mega Packaging AG

• Glass Horst• Hauni Maschinenbau AG• Hagemann GmbH & Co.• Kl ockner Medipak GmbH• Adolf Illig• Kraemer & Grebe GmbH & Co. KG • Kisters• Maschinenbau Runkel GmbH• Sollich GmbH & Co KG• Karl Schnell GmbH & Co.• Schmalbach-Lubeca AG• Schubert Gerhard GmbH• Westfalia Separator Food Tec• Fin/kon Polybag• Culbro• Ro-An• Brown Machine• GN Packaging• Hudson-Sharp• Van Leer Verpackungen• SIG Hamba Filtec GmbH & Co.KG • Optima

Electronic Line Shaft

2000

Generation IIIAll electric machines: servotechnology that’s new from

the ground upOffers most flexibility and automated changeover

Shorter delivery and lower cost to operate

50% reduction of parts and improved sanitary design

2000Introduced the

REFU line of ACdrives & converterswith open fieldbus

support (SERCOS,DeviceNet,

Profibus, etc.)

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Our expertise and OEM acceptance are unsurpassed

Over 500,000 axes installed in North America

and over 1.5 million installed worldwide and growing.

ExpertiseRexroth goes the extra distance toprovide the application expertise,support, and customer serviceassistance that you need. Ourengineers are the best in the industry, capable of applyingservo technology to any packaging application.

Eliminate the hassle of jugglingmultiple vendors for your motion,PLC, pneumatics and linear railrequirements. Instead, rely onRexroth to provide everything you need for a complete packagingautomation solution. After you’ve dealt with Rexroth,you'll never need another automation partner.

OEM acceptanceOEMs have been able to improveperformance, throughput,uptime, and quality via Rexroth’sinnovations. In fact, many ofour standard features — such ascoordinating 40 axes from a singlecontroller and high speed PLS(Programmable Limit Switch) —came from specific customerapplication needs.

Food and Beverage

Cosmetics Plastics Converting Material Handling

Pharmaceutical Chemical Confectionary

Packaging Control Systems | Expertise

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Sara Lee Corp Purina Mills Bob Evans Farms Procter & Gamble Master Foods McCormick & Co. Kraft Foods General Mills

ConAgra Unilever Tyson Foods Dean Foods Kellogg’s Nestle Pepsi Coca-Cola HJ Heinz Campbell Soup Basic American Foods

Hormel Tropicana Pepsi Heinz North America Ocean Spray NestleUSA Coca-Cola Dr Pepper Sun-Maid Growers Odwalla Inc Seagram’s

Kraft Foods Van Law Food Products Ethel M Charms Ce De Candy Nestle Hershey Master Foods R M Palmer Philadelphia Chewing Gum Brach’s Confections Tootsie Roll Nabisco Russell Stover’s GlaxoSmithKline Quest International Schwarz Pharma Bausch & Lomb Bristol-Myers Squibb

Schering-Plough Eli Lilly & Co. Pfizer Merck Weyerhaeuser InternationalPaper Procter & Gamble Kimberly Clark Scott Sonoco Chanel Estee

Lauder Maybelline Revlon Avon Del Labs Corwood Labs Mary Kay L’Oreal Procter & Gamble Gillette Schick Wilkinson Sword ITW

Chem Design Trace Wilbur-Ellis Sherwin-Williams Scott Ortho Dart Container Solo Cup Sweetheart Dixie Polar Plastic c Glad

With over 500,000 axes installed in North America, and 1.5 millionworldwide, our products havebecome standard in countlessapplications. Our global commonpart number system enables easyproduct replacement anywhere inthe world — and our offices arelocated worldwide, so the help you need is never far away.

We support open systemsWe’ve set the standard for providing a wide range of opendrives, controls, and motion controlproducts. From data collection toI/O control, you can select theindustry-accepted standard networkthat best suits your needs and havecomplete flexibility in choosing yourcommunication network.

Open systems allow for easy andefficient reconfiguration, as well asreduced engineering and integrationcosts. You’ll discover easyintegration and connectivity ofcommercial off the shelf hardware

and software components, scalableacross multiple applications. You’llalso experience quick start-ups andmaximum uptime thanks to plug-and-play modularity and easyprogramming. Ultimately, you’ll findthat open access to real-time data canoptimize your processes.

Specified by end usersWith our large installed base,knowledge of packaging applications,and proven reliability, Rexrothproducts are specified by top endusers across all market segments in packaging.

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Flexible andscalable solutionsWidthRexroth offers the widest range of electricaland mechanical components for yourpackaging machine. From moving theproduct, to controlling the motion, tointerfacing with the operator, to exchangingtop floor information. Rexroth has what you need to get the job done right.

DepthDon’t pay for more functionality than youneed. Our product depth allows you tochoose the right tool for the job. Since weutilize open standards, you can upgradecomponents as your needs grow. Whetheryou’re upgrading a machine or interfacing anew machine into your line, the Rexrothproduct line provides the optimumsolution.

ArchitectureRexroth’s drive and control integratedsolutions include PC, rack, or drive-basedmotion & logic control systems. With thismodular system concept, the open controlsstructure, and the international standardinterfaces, Rexroth provides solutions for all automation architectures — from logiconly to complex multi-axis systems.

LeadershipRexroth has consistently developed newtechnologies that have revolutionizedpackaging machinery. As we defineGeneration IV machines and beyond, lookfor features like predictive maintenance,distributed intelligence, and unparalleledlevels of scalable performance to be thestandards others emulate.

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Packaging Control Systems | Scalable

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PC-Based

Rack-Based

Drive-Based

IndraDrive RD500

IndraDyn L

Scara RobotsRound ShaftingLinear Modules

MKD MSK

RECO Inline DIN Rail FieldLine (IP67) V15 Fieldbus Valve

IEC61131-3 Programming VisualMotion Diagnostics

BTC06 IndraView 16 IndraView 40 Industrial Keyboard/Mouse

Next generation system architecture

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Increasing throughput withcontinuous motion beverage cartonersFast servo position loop updates and high resolution feedback enable you to increasespeeds by tightly performing electronic gearing.

Our virtual master feature isolates mechanicalline shafts, assuring tighter control over the electronically geared servo drives.

When changing carton size, you can configurenew geared positions for each servo drive at a push of the button.

Flap TuckersServo-driven flap tuckers assure quality sealing and gluing

The flap tuckers can run different motion profiles fordifferent size cartons without mechanical changeovers

1,024 point cam software tables eliminate costly camfollowers and mechanical cams

Product Inserter

InfeedConveyor

CartonFeeder

CartonConveyor

Glue GunsBuilt-in programmable limitswitch function fires glue guns

One motion controller cansynchronize up to 40 axes

Packaging Control Systems | Applications

Synchronizing the filler and seamer/capperFillers, seamers and cappers are high throughputmachines with large inertial loads. The motor,gearbox and line shaft connecting them aremaintenance intensive.

Can seamers in high volume plants requirerebuilds as often as every 3 years. Electronic Line Shafting (ELS) can double or triple theservice life—paying for itself in the first year of operation through reductions in spares andmechanical maintenance.

With Rexroth servo performance,mechanical packaging line bottlenecks are readily overcome. You can achieve a betterbalance between machine speeds, and you can increase line throughputs without jamming or registration problems.

Perfect synchronization between fillerand seamer eliminates all mechanicallinkages and associated maintenance

Seamer

Make programmable velocity and positionadjustments between filler and seamer

Make coarseand fine adjustmentson-the-fly

Filler

Filler, cartoner and bagger applications

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Carton Feeder

Infeed Conveyor

Barrel Loader

Right HandFlap Tucker

Left HandFlap Tucker

Flight Chain

Glue Guns

Controller functionalityincludes built-in 32channel programmablelimit switch capabilityfor glue guns

Electronic cammingpermits adjustableflap tucking

Film AdvanceHigh speedregistration controlachieves accuratefilm feed andautomaticallycompensates formaterial slippage

Seal BarAdjustable dwellcontrols duration ofseal bar clamping

Torque control adjustsbar pressure

Electronic cammingcoordinates movementof the seal bars

Absolute feedbackautomatically keepstrack of all axispositions, eliminatingthe need to re-homeand resynchronize if a jam occurs

Fast, jam-free operation forvertical form, fill and seal machinesTo manage costs, form, fill and seal machinesmust adapt to changing material characteristicswithout generating scrap.

Rexroth’s controllability accommodatesdifferent wall thicknesses, surface finishes and resistance to sealing.

Rexroth servo drives can also be more economical than mechanical components.Adding two servo axes with electronic gearingon a film advance can cost less than a singleservo driving a dual output gearbox.

Precision equals speed incontinuous motion cartonersThanks to multi-axis digital motion control,cartoners are using 10, 15 and even 25 servodrives to increase speed and functionality.

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Film TensionerServo maintainsprecise film tensionfor proper registration

Outfeed BeltRuns slightly fasterthan upstream beltto keep productclear at the outfeedsection

Fin SealProvideslongitudinalseals andmatches foilspeed to lugchain speed

Lug ChainPositivelylocates productwithin the lugson the belt—this servo driveis the axis fromwhich all otherintelligentdrives areelectronicallygeared or lineshafted

Fine AdjustFine speedadjustmentsare based onthe sensedposition of theproduct, withreference tothe lug chainposition forproperproductplacement

Product InfeedServos run one ormore gappingbelts faster thanthe upstreaminfeed belt tocreate a gapbetween products

KnifeMatches cut point toregistration mark seen bythe photo eye—can adjuston the fly for perfectproduct cutoff

Electronic camming adjustsrotary knife position forpackage size changes—no cams to replace

To execute nonlinear knifeprofiles faster, highresolution 1,024 pointsoftware cam tables areavailable in the drive and in the motion controller

Photo Eye

Photo Eye

MediumAdjustCoarse

Adjust

Spacing ConveyorsServo drives adjust beltspeed to control therate of product deliveryfrom gapping belt

Maintaining registration as horizontal form, filland seal machines exceed speeds of 1,000 CPMTo achieve higher speeds, flow wrappers musttightly synchronize product and foil feeds, cuttingknives and fin sealers. They must also maintainprecise registration control.

High speed wrapping requires precise spacingbetween products on the infeed chain. Electronicgearing synchronizes a series of belts running atdifferent speeds in relation to each other and theflow wrapper.

Packaging Control Systems | Applications

Flow wrapper, casepacker and palletizer applications

Adding performance to case packersWith our economical ECODRIVE and our 100 to750 watt ECODRIVE Cs, it now becomescost-effective to automate lower cost machines.

High resolution cam tables let case packersachieve more accurate case erection andalignment of unstable packages and cases.High resolution feedback lets you repeatedly reach stop positions.

For case packing robots, Rexroth canachieve faster coordinated motionwith powerful kinematicalgorithms. The robot armmaneuvers product around case sides, optimizing cycle times.

Z-Axis

Photo Eye

Pallet Conveyor

InfeedDrop Gate

Horizontal Axis

Vertical Axis

GentleS-CurveAccelerationfor Z-Axis

Rotate Axis

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S-curves speed up palletizersPalletizers are major capital investments thatoften become downstream bottlenecks. To keeppace with the rest of your line, Bosch Rexroth can perform intelligent accumulation and adjustpalletizer infeed rates on the fly, based on actualproduct flow.

S-curve acceleration profiles rapidly, but gently,accelerate loads for maximum throughputwithout product slippage or damage. Unlikemechanical cams, S-curve software parametersare easily changed.

Infeed

Case Feeder

Final ConveyorReliable product handling,orientation and protection

More accurate collation forproduct insertion

Pick-and-PlaceHorizontal andVertical Axes

Absolute feedback lets youremove jammed productand continue withoutre-homing the machine,saving downtime

Tip OverPhoto Eye

Collation Conveyor

Dynamic braking provides fast, controlled stops, evenwith heavy loads

Regenerative drive capabilityreturns power back to 3-phaseline, saving energy cost

Rexroth regenerative drivesrun cooler and require noexternal bleeder resistors,saving cost and cabinet space

Teach capability allowsoperators to enter a 3-dimensional point in spaceto set pickup and drop offpoints—the complex roboticfunctions are programmedautomatically

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Bosch Rexroth — a global presenceWorldwide sales and supportWith sales and support facilities in more than 80 countries, you can be assured that wherever youoperate or deliver to, the Rexroth Food Processing and Packaging team will stand behind you.

Local supportRexroth is your global partner. No matter where youship your machine, you can easily get local support.

1-800-REXROTH24 hours a day, 7 days a week, product applicationand service specialists are deployed to service centersthroughout the world to provide expert help at anytime. Rexroth Global Service gives you access to anunsurpassed service network—anytime, anywhere.

Comprehensive trainingTake advantage of our comprehensive schedule oftraining programs, held in our facilities or at your site.We provide training for customers around the world.

Bosch Rexroth — a global presence

Packaging Control Systems | Global

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Rexroth is the technology and market leader in industrial hydraulics with an extensive range of products and in-depth application knowledge. Here, you receive the world’s most extensive range of standard products, application related systems and high-qualitycustom solutions in hydraulics. Complete systems are planned and handed over in aturnkey condition by globally operating teams. Rexroth is the ideal development partner for you for highly efficient machines and production facilities— from the first contact tocommissioning and throughout the entire service life of the system.

IndustrialHydraulics

Electric Drivesand Controls

Linear Motion andAssembly Technologies

Pneumatics

ServiceAutomation

MobileHydraulics

Rexroth is the global supplierwith comprehensive solutionsspanning all relevant technologiesfor drive, control, and motion.

In electric drives and controls, Rexroth offers industry-specific systems for the efficientautomation of production processes. With a comprehensive, perfectly matched modularsystem of highly dynamic drives, open control systems and intelligent software packages,we offer you comprehensive and scalable system solutions. Universally applicable frequencyconverters, modular bolting and insertion systems, as well as complete system solutions forresistance welding round out the extensive portfolio of products.

Reliable guiding and precise positioning—this is the comprehensive expertise of Rexroth in linearmotion and assembly technologies. For example, rail guides, ball screw drives, linear modulesand other components act as an interface between stationary and moving machine parts.

In addition, we offer aluminum profile systems, complete assembly workstations and transfer systems as well as SCARA robots for creating production plants. All components,modules and systems are absolute top of the line worldwide with regard to their variety and functionality.

In pneumatics, Rexroth provides motion with air. With pneumatic, electronic and electro-pneumatic components and systems for the automation of machines and productionfacilities, we offer a broad range of standard products and application-specific solutions.From food processing to foundries, we’re involved in all of the industrial sectors, and in addition, we serve the oilfield, mobile/construction and marine markets. As a full-linesupplier, with more than just valves and cylinders, we have automation components, FRL’s, accessories and more to complete your installation from one source.

Rexroth unites the customer service and training activities of the technology areas IndustrialHydraulics, Electric Drives and Controls, Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies as well as Pneumatics under a single roof. Thus, all services required for the entire productrange of industrial and factory automation worldwide are bundled in a single organization.Our globally active teams and experts are there for you in more than 80 countries.

Rexroth develops and produces mobile hydraulic systems for the largest machine manufacturersin the world. You profit from the expertise and experience of the world leader for all driveand control solutions for every aspect of mobile machines. With a portfolio of productscontaining hydraulic drives and controls, planetary transmission, our own electronicsexpertise and global mobile service unique to the market, we increase the success of ourcustomers. Rexroth has bundled comprehensive system knowledge into application centersfor a wide variety of industries for you.

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