Product Description:

The MCS040-3S-0180-NNNN is an ironless linear motor secondary part produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for its MCS Linear Motors series. As the passive track of a moving-magnet system, it provides the magnetic path that the active primary section follows. This arrangement enables precise, friction-free translation in pick-and-place stages, gantry axes, and other industrial automation modules where direct linear motion and accurate positioning are required.

The mechanical interface determines how this secondary part is fixed to a machine frame. It belongs to the 040 frame size class, which sets overall height and magnet spacing for compatibility with corresponding primary coils. A width of 34.3 mm allows it to slide into compact guideways while maintaining lateral rigidity. Mounting holes accept fasteners through a drill diameter of 6.4 mm, so standard M6 screws can be used without additional machining. The holes are laid out on a mounting pitch of 30 ±0.1 mm, giving consistent center-to-center spacing that simplifies alignment across multiple segments. Screw insertion must not exceed 11 mm to prevent contact with the internal magnetic circuit; respecting this limit preserves the air gap required for uniform flux distribution.

Dimensional and handling figures complete the installation data. The secondary part length is 180 mm, letting designers concatenate several units for extended strokes while retaining precise pitch continuity. With a secondary mass of only 1.9 kg, the component adds minimal inertial load to lightweight system carriages. Fasteners should be tightened to 10.4 Nm, creating the clamping force needed to resist dynamic thrust from the primary movers without deforming the aluminum carrier. An IP00 protection code means the element is open to its surroundings, so it must be installed inside a protected machine enclosure where accidental contact and contamination are controlled, as no additional sealing or covers are provided.