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STRONGARM NEMA 4/12 Vertica Arm & Enclosures

STRONGARM NEMA 4/12 Vertica Arm & Enclosures
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STRONGARM NEMA 4/12 Vertica Arm & Enclosures

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Overview: The document outlines the features and specifications of Strongarm's Vertica Pendant Arms and Operator Interface Enclosures, designed for ergonomic and versatile mounting solutions in industrial environments.
Key Features:
  • Adjustable Height: Offers vertical adjustments of 13", 23", or 30", with automatic locking.
  • Construction: Made from heavy-duty cast aluminum, suitable for demanding environments.
  • Mounting Options: Includes wall, post top, machine top, and blind wall mount configurations.
  • Counterbalance System: Supports up to 100 lbs for stability and safety.
  • Enclosures: Precision-sized for various interfaces, available in custom colors and finishes, including NEMA 4X stainless steel for corrosive environments.
Mounting and Configuration:
  • Surface Mounting: Options include wall, machine top, and post mounts with rotational stops at 330° or 180°.
  • Assembly Configurations: Standard, inverted, supported, and inverted supported configurations with extensions for increased reach or height.
Extensions and Accessories:
  • Arm Extensions: Horizontal, middle joint, and vertical extensions for increased reach and adjustability.
  • Floorpost Options: Standard and short posts for mounting when structural surfaces are unavailable.
  • Additional Accessories: Include tie-off kits, freestanding floorplates, release handles, and rotational stops.
Operator Interface Enclosures: STRONGARM provides enclosures tailored to specific operator interfaces, eliminating on-site installation hassles.
Specifications:
  • Construction: Enclosures are laser-cut and TIG welded, made from 14 gauge carbon or stainless steel, reinforced for pendant arm mounting.
  • NEMA Rating: Rated NEMA 4/12 for protection against dust and water.
  • Agency Approval: UL 508c labeled as an option.
Enclosure Options:
  • Cut-outs: Custom cut-outs for operator interfaces and pushbuttons.
  • Doors and Latches: Side doors for cable access, with EMKA brand latches and concealed hinges.
  • Cooling Options: Includes filtered fans, thermoelectric coolers, vortex coolers, and heatpipe heat exchangers.
  • Power Management: AC power strips and blocks with circuit breakers.
  • Cable Entry: Cable glands and plates for secure cable routing.
  • Viewing Windows: Options for polycarbonate and safety glass windows.
  • Finish: Standard and custom color options in powder coat and polyurethane paint.
Vertica Pendant Arms:
  • Specifications: Available in different sizes with varying vertical travel and counterbalance capacities.
  • Material: Made from cast 319F aluminum alloy.
  • Rotational Stops: Various stop configurations for different mounting options.
Ordering Information: Model numbers specify configuration, mounting type, and enclosure dimensions, with options selected from a list and assigned a unique serial number.
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STRONGARM NEMA 4/12 Vertica Arm & Enclosures-1

Vertica" Pendant Arms and Enclosures Vertically Adjustable Mountings for Operator Interfaces Adjustable Height for each operator. Automatically Locks in Place when repositioned vertically. Convenient Grab Handle unlocks and automatically relocks vertical position. 13", 23", or 30" of vertical adjustment. Internal Cable Passageway sealed and safe. Versatile Mounting Styles for any plant floor location: Wall Mount Post Top Machine Top Arm Extensions include: Horizontal Extension Middle Joint Extension Rigid Wall Mount Extension Vertical Extension Counterbalances up to 100 lbs. Precision-sized Enclosures for any operator interface. Available from Stock in every configuration. Custom Colors and finishes available. Also Available in NEMA 4X Stainless Steel Vertica arms and enclosures are available for corrosive, sanitary and washdown applications. 425 Caredean Drive • Horsham, PA 19044 • Phone 215.443.3400 • Fax 215.443.3002 ©2005 STRONGARM, Inc. STRONGARM and the STRONGARM logo are registered trademarks of STRONGARM, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Access cover to Cable Passage Vertical Adjustment with Automatic Lock-in-Place and Gas Spring Counterbalance Choice of Mounting Post Top Wall Mount (shown) » Vertical Ranges up to 30" MSC™' I Instant Adjustability I 100% Counterbalanced I Locks-in-Place Automatically I Sealed Cable Passageway Industrial Strength Swivel with stop Gasketed Mounting Surface Heavy-duty, cast aluminum construction makes the Vertica arm ideal for mounting flat panel operator interfaces in demanding plant floor environments. Versatile mounting designs allow the Vertica arm to be attached to any horizontal or vertical...

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Vertica Pendant Arms ™ Vertica Selection and Articulation Vertica – 13" of Vertical Adjustability Typical Application For ergonomic height adjustment of the display which eliminates the nearly impossible engineering task of mounting the display at “just the right height” to please everyone. Swivel 22.3" Top of Travel/Horizontal (15.7" Bottom of Travel) 6.2" (159) 45˚ See Surface Mounting Styles Enclosure Mounting Surface Vertica L – 23" of Vertical Adjustability Typical Application 22.3" Top of Travel/Horizontal Set-up and monitoringBottom of Travel)interface is pulled down for machine (15.7"...

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Vertica Pendant Arms ™ Surface Mounting Selection Wall Mount A Wall Mount Vertica Arm attaches to a vertical surface with a thru-hole pattern (4) 0.53 ∅. Cables enter through the center of mounting surface or female 2½" NPT access cap opening. Rotational stops at 180° (±90°) are standard; alternate stops can be specified. Cabling access opening (2½" NPT) can be used as Alternate Cable Entry. ½", ¾", or 1" NPT adapter caps available as options. Blind Wall Mount The blind wall mount is simply the wall mount with the thru-hole mounting plate removed. Typically used for a cleaner look on OEM equipment....

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Vertica Pendant Arms ™ Assembly Configuration Selection Standard Configuration The mounting surface supports the arm and the enclosure is suspended from the arm. This is the most popular configuration. Inverted Configuration The mounting end is inverted, resulting in the arm being suspended from the mounting surface. Inverted post-mounted arms are popular for supporting the arm from the ceiling. Supported Configuration The mounting surface is supporting the arm and the enclosure is supported by the arm. A vertical extension is required for this configuration so that the arm does not come in contact...

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Vertica Pendant Arms ™ Horizontal Extension The horizontal extension increases the overall length of the arm. The horizontal extension is inserted between the mounting surface pivot and the Vertica arm. Vertical travel does not change. Swivelto-swivel length is increased by dimension "L". Middle Joint Extension The middle joint extension adds a third pivot to the Vertica arm for in/out adjustability. Optional Stacked Middle Joint Configuration

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Vertica Pendant Arms ™ Arm Extensions (continued) Rigid Wall Mount Typically used when there is a mounting surface available but not in the ideal location. The rigid wall mount essentially moves the mounting surface. Both length and angle can be specified. These extensions are preferable over horizontal and middle joint extensions for applications that require a long reach. 6.0" 5.3" (Cable Entry 4.75" through Mounting Surface or optional conduit coupling) (Cable Entry 4.75" through Mounting Surface or optional conduit coupling) Ø 0.53" holes for ½" bolts (4) Places Vertical Extension 4.75" (Cable...

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Vertica Pendant Arms ™ Vertica Options Floorpost For use with a post top mount Vertica arm, the floorpost is a very popular method of mounting an arm when a structural surface is not available. The 74" post is for Vertica arms and the 79" post is for Vertica arms with a middle joint extension. Fabricated from heavy wall 3½" structural tube welded to a 12" x 12" x 3/8" thick baseplate. A 1½” female NPT coupling near the base for cable entry, additional couplings can be specified or located differently. (79" used for Middle Joint (79" used for Middle Jointextension) extension) 1½" NPT Ø 0.56" for...

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Vertica Options (continued)

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Operator Interface Enclosures Perfectly-sized Enclosures Set-up and Ready to Install Full size rear access door Reinforced for Pendant mounting Side doors for cable and drive access as required Clean, seam-welded construction Lift-off Door Hinges Accurately sized and cut out for the operator interface ndividually sized for the exact model of operator interface. I houghtful consideration of engineering details. T   onvenient side access doors for cabling and drives. C   quare and precise laser cut and TIG welded construction. S   eadily available custom finishes include both paint and powder coat....

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