HepcoMotion

Incorporating Hepco DLS units & GV3 slide beams into

Hepco MCS and other proprietary framework systems
There are 5 basic types of junction when attaching DLS and SB units to a framework system. These are shown in the
illustrations of examples.
There are 3 basic types of fixing bracket in several sizes available for connecting DLS and SB units to a framework
system. These are shown on page 2.
Hepco fixing brackets are also suitable for attaching DLS and SB units to corresponding sizes of profile supplied by
most other framework system manufacturers. Simply check that T slot opening and T slot centres correspond with Hepco
MCS and use the manufacturers T nuts with required thread size. (Screw lengths may need adjusting).
To determine the possible combinations of fixing bracket and DLS/SB units for the required junction, refer to the table
on page 3. For detailed information on relevant Hepco products, please consult the following catalogues:
DLS ...... DLS linear transmission and positioning system.
SB ........ GV3 linear guidance and transmission system pages 30 & 31.
MCS...... MCS aluminium frame and machine construction system.

Hepco DLS3

DFC-3-S

DFC-45

Hepco MCS profile 45 x 45

Hepco MCS profile 90 x 90

Hepco DLS3

2A

DABL40

Hepco MCS profile 45 x 45

Hepco SBS35 slide beam

Hepco MCS profile 90 x 90

Hepco MCS profile 80 x 80

DABL40
Hepco MCS profile 45 x 45

5
DABL40

SBM44 slide beam

DAB4

Hepco MCS profile 80 x 80

Hepco MCS profile 90 x 90L

4
DAB3

SBS35 slide beam

MCS 1-242-2028

Hepco MCS profiles 80 x 80

Fixing brackets
DABL20

DABL40

40

DABL45

60

20

40

22.5
22.5

2.5

45
22.5

30

DAB3

22.5

DAB4

80

20

MCS 1-242-2028

20

20

30

30

30

65
20

2.5

22.5

30

22.5

30

40
22.5

30

5
2.5

22.5

30

20

2.5

2.5

2.5
30

45

2.5

2.5

DABS

60

20

15

0.8

15

4
28

20

30

40

20

20

30
45

40

20

30

4
45

20

28

30

DFC45

DFC40

70

9
45

23

70
40

M8

DFC4S

DFC3S

25

25

23

23

23

M8

M8
19

19

19

19

All brackets have holes and slots with clearance for M6 screws, unless otherwise stated. (Screws specified but not supplied: refer to table.)

Compatibility Table
JOINT

SB / DLS

BRACKET

T-Nut

T-Nut

Screw

Screw

(MCS) (DLS/SB) (MCS) (DLS/SB)

MCS PROFILE
1-242DFC-3-S

DLS3 DLS4
SBS & SBM

2A

DLS3 & SBS

DFC-40

1002

M8x22

DFC-45

1002

M8x25

DABL-40

1001

DABL-45

1001

DABL-40

SBS

2 x DABL20

M6x16
M6x12

30x90 40x40 40x80 45x45 45x60 45x90 60x60 80x80 90x90 80x160

RTN8M6

M6x16

1001

RTN8M6

M6x16

1026

M6x12

1001

M6x12

1001

M6x16

1026

RTN8M6

M6x12

1001

M6x16

1026

M6x12

M6x16

1-242-2028

5
DAB4

DLS4 & SBM

1-242-2028

1001

M6x12

1001

M6x16

RTN8M6

M6x12

1001

M6x16

1026

M6x12

1001

M6x12

These joints are possible.

The joint is possible for only one

orientation of the MCS section

The joint is possible but the bracket is

wider than the MCS section.

M6x16

M6x16

M6x16
M6x12

1026

M6x12
M6x16

M6x12

1026

M6x12

1001

M6x12

DAB3

1026

1001

1-242-2028

1026

M6x16

RTN8M6

M6x16

M6x16

1-242-2028

M6x16

M6x12

1001

M6x16

1001

M6x16

1001

1001

DAB3

DAB3

1-242-2028

1-242-2028

NONE

M6x16

M6x16

SBM

M6x16
RTN8M6

1001

SBS

DLS3 & SBS

M8x25

DAB3

DAB4

NONE

1001
1001

30x60

1 x DABL20

3
SBM

1026

M8x22

1002

DLS4 & SBM 2 x DABL20

2 x DABL40
DLS-3
DLS-4

M6x22

DFC-4-S

DAB-S
2

30x30

1026

Joint is possible but the hollow

in the SB is partially exposed.

Joining DLS units together to make multi-axis systems

The lightweight DLS profile may be preferable for high inertia Y axis applications. Please refer to Hepco DLS and GV3
catalogues. X and Y axis DLS units may be coupled together in any combination of size. Fixing holes must be drilled
and tapped accordingly. For Z axis requirements please refer to Cantilever axis in DLS catalogue.
Clamp method
For attaching Y axis in orientation as shown. Please refer to DLS catalogue for details of the DFC-3-L and DFC-4-L

M6x20 screws
DFC-3-L
fixing clamp

DFC-3-L
fixing clamp

Y
M6 customer
mounting holes

DLS3 units

T-nut method
For attaching Y axis in either orientation (refer both illustrations). Heavy duty T-nut TN8M6 or T-nut strip TN8S should
be used if lightweight Y axis profile is required (see GV3 catalogue).

DLS3 or
SBS beam

RTN8M6
T nuts

DLS3 units
DLS3 carriage
removable
top plate

HepcoMotion, Lower Moor Business Park,

Tiverton Way, Tiverton, Devon, England EX16 6TG
Tel: +44 (0) 1884 257000
Fax: +44 (0) 1884 243500
E-mail: sales@hepcomotion.com
Ref: DLS/GV3/MCS-02-UK

Extra holes
required
M6 screws
fix carriage to
T nuts in beam