A support arm system carries an HMI, touch panel, monitor or control box at the machine, so the operator can turn, tilt and swing it to a comfortable working position while the cables run protected inside the tubes. Combined with an operator control panel or HMI enclosure, it creates an ergonomic operator station on machine tools, packaging lines, robot cells and process plants. SCN supplies support arm and control panel systems from Teknokol.<\/p>\n
The range is modular: support arm systems<\/a> in aluminium rated for 450 N or 1,100 N at 1,000 mm arm length, and the stainless steel TK048 series; operator control panels and HMI enclosures<\/a>, including TKP2000 enclosures and IP66 stainless steel enclosures in the IP150 series; keyboard systems<\/a>, kiosk and stand systems<\/a>, coupling towers<\/a> and LED signal lights<\/a>. TK60 modules such as wall brackets, rotatable joints, tilt modules and VESA and HMI adapters connect the parts. Touch panels themselves are under industrial HMI and operator panels<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to choose:<\/strong> start with the total weight of panel, enclosure and keyboard and the arm length you need, because the load rating falls as the arm gets longer. Then choose material and IP rating for the environment, mounting on wall, machine or floor, and the interface to the HMI: VESA or HMI adapter.<\/p>\n It depends on the system size and the arm length. The Teknokol systems in the range are rated at 450 N or 1,100 N with a 1,000 mm arm, roughly 45 kg or 110 kg. A shorter arm carries more and a longer arm less, so add up the weight of HMI, enclosure, keyboard and cables and keep a safety margin.<\/p><\/details>\nFrequently asked questions<\/h3>\n
How much weight can a support arm system carry?<\/summary>