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A workhorse for multi-axis production winding is the Cyclone.

The Cyclone can be configured with 3 to 6-axes of computer controlled motion and employs all digital AC servo technology.

The Cyclone is also driven by our powerful Windows® based Flexwind control and Composite Designer pattern development software and is well optioned to meet your specific winding requirements.

Cyclone Brochure

• 3 to 6-axes of Computer-Controlled motion
• All Digital AC Servo Technology
• Modular Horizontal Carriage Bed
• Helical Rack and Pinion Drive Systems
• Can be configured with multiple spindles

• Spindle - Mandrel Rotation 
  Axis-1

Diameter Range.........
Spindle Capacity........
Number of Spindles....

1,2,3 or 4m [39 - 157"]
std 2721 kg [6,000 lbs] up to 22,680 kg [50,000 lbs]
1-3

• Horizontal Carriage
  Axis-2

Carriage Stroke..........
Maximum Speed........
Carriage Capacity.......

2.2 - 35.2m [87 1,386"]  Note: 3m increments
1 m/sec [200 ft/min]
227 kg [500 lbs]

• Cross-feed
  Axis-3

Carriage Stroke..........
Maximum Speed........
Carriage Capacity.......

std 760 mm [30"] up to 3000 mm [118"]
1 m/sec [200 ft/min]
227 kg [500 lbs]

• Eye Rotation
  Axis-4 (optional)

Stroke.......................
Maximum Speed........
Inside Diameter..........

± 180 degrees
150 RPM
254 mm [10"]

• Eye Yaw
  Axis-5 (optional)

Stroke.......................
Maximum Speed........

± 95°
360° / sec

• Elevation
  Axis-6 (optional)

Stroke.......................
Maximum Speed........

± 380mm [15"]
1 m/sec [125 ft/min]