Thanks to its defined levitation gap, not only can superconducting systems operate in all spatial planes, but they can also operate through walls. This unlocks completely new possibilities for handling in protected spaces or over cladding. SupraTransport demonstrates how the combination of superconductor technology and a permanent magnetic rail can achieve a particularly large and at the same time stable levitation gap.
SupraTransport’s L-shaped workpiece carrier levitates at a considerable distance above a magnetic rail thanks to a permanent magnet attached to its underside. A second permanent magnet that is securely connected to a superconductor is mounted at a 90° angle to it. As a result, it keeps the workpiece carrier in position above the magnetic rail.
Covers are mounted between the carrier and the superconductor as well as the rail in order to properly isolate the work space from the surrounding environment. Using electric axes, both the cryostat with the superconductor and the levitating carrier connected to it can be moved along the magnetic rail.
The particularly large levitation gap makes cleaning the application much easier – which is particularly beneficial in laboratory automation, medical technology, the food or pharmaceutical industry, or packaging technology. The carrier can also easily be levitated over small obstacles.