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Bug-O DC DRIVE W/BG (50:1) 42VAC - BUG-5104-CBG

SKU: BUG-5104-CBG
$3,050.00
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The Bug-O DC DRIVE W/BG (50:1) 42VAC - BUG-5104-CBG provides reliable power and motion control for automated welding systems in reduced-voltage environments. This versatile DC-IV drive unit features a 50:1 gear ratio, positive rack and pinion drive, and solid state speed control, enabling operation in any position when mounted to compatible carriages on rigid or flexible rails with a minimum radius of 10' (3 m).

Overview
Bug-O DC DRIVE W/BG (50:1) 42VAC - BUG-5104-CBG

 

The Bug-O DC DRIVE W/BG (50:1) 42VAC - BUG-5104-CBG is the foundational drive unit for many Bug-O automated welding and cutting systems designed for reduced-voltage environments. This versatile DC-IV drive features a 50:1 gear ratio that provides an optimal balance of speed and torque for a wide range of welding applications. Operating on 42VAC power, this drive unit delivers reliable performance with enhanced operator safety in conductive environments while offering the precision control essential for producing consistent, high-quality welds in automated operations.

Designed for maximum versatility, this drive unit mounts directly to Bug-O carriages specifically designed for DC drives, creating a complete motion system when paired with appropriate rails. The positive rack and pinion drive mechanism ensures slip-free operation in any position - horizontal, vertical, or overhead - when used with Aluminum Rigid Rail, Aluminum Flex Rail, or Bent Rigid Rail with a minimum radius of 10' (3 m). The integrated wide-range solid state speed control allows for precise adjustment of travel rates to match specific welding procedure requirements, enhancing both productivity and weld quality in automated applications requiring reduced-voltage equipment.

 

Key Features

 

  • The DC-IV Drive Unit is the basic drive for many BUG-O SYSTEMS machines
  • Mounts on BUG-O carriages designed for DC drives
  • Positive rack and pinion drive with a wide range solid state speed control
  • Once mounted on a carriage, the drive unit will run in any position using Aluminum Rigid Rail, Aluminum Flex Rail or Bent Rigid Rail [with a minimum radius of 10' (3 m)]
  • Features 50:1 gear ratio for optimal balance of speed and torque
  • Operates on 42VAC power for enhanced safety in conductive environments
  • Provides precise travel speed control essential for consistent weld quality
Drive Load Chart

Pinion
Gear
Used
Speed Range

in/min. (mm/min.)
Continuous Model Number
Vert.
LBS
Load
KG
GEAR
RATIO
120/50-60/1 240/50-60/1 42/50-60/1
Low
Speed
1.5-30 (38-750) 50 22 50:1 BUG-5100-CBG BUG-5102-CBG BUG-5104-CBG
High
Speed
8-160 (200-4000) 3 1.4
Low
Speed
.7-15 (19-380) 75 34 100:1 BUG-5100-EBG BUG-5102-EBG BUG-5104-EBG
High
Speed
4-80 (100-2000) 15 7
Low
Speed
.5-10 (12-255) 100 45 150:1 BUG-5100-FBG BUG-5102-FBG BUG-5104-FBG
High
Speed
2-50 (50-1250) 30 14
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