3arm Catalog 2021

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ESROGLOUSNTIMOIOPMNLICSE

MARCH 2018

Integrating a solution

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america Each 3arm® is customized for your tool and application at the factory to optimize
the arm for your process and achieve out-of-the-box performance.
3arm® is a division of the Tecnospiro
Machine Tool Company located in QUESTIONS: Head Member Design
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, Spain a WHAT TOOL DO YOU
small village about 40 miles west of WANT TO HOLD? Determine the tools you need to use with your 3arm®.
Barcelona. Tecnospiro is a small family TYPE: This will also help you select a head member based on
owned company which has been in the type of application and neccessary orientations. To
business since the 60s. They have a MAKE: ensure proper fit a 3D STP file of the tool is required.
state of the art manufacturing facility
and a dynamic engineering staff that MODEL: Balanced Design
is very innovative when it comes
to the concept and design of new ORIENTATION: Tool weight is key to determining which arm will suit your
products. The 3arm® ergonomic arm application. All of our arms are precision calibrated at the
is the strongest, most dependable arm WEIGHT: factory to balance the weight of the tool.
available in the world market place
today. It can be used for assistance in TOOL DRAWING (3D STP): Great Reach
assembly, deburring, off line machining,
and all types of lifting operations. Any WHAT ARE YOUR A 3arm® can be base-mounted, ceiling-mounted or wall-
situation in which productivity, quality APPLICATION mounted. You can easily add precision reach by applying
or operator fatigue and employee REQUIREMENTS? a rail, make it mobile with a trolley or add vertical reach
safety are of concern, 3arm® has a with a mounting column. Check out our solutions system
solution. The EuroLink has been the HORIZONTAL REACH: on page 22.
North American representative and
importer since 2006. VERTICAL REACH: Integrated Braking

106 West Ohio Avenue MOUNTING ORIENTATION: Tool trigger braking of the arm is available. Effortlessly
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 □ FLOOR □ WALL □ CEILING position your tool, stop it in place, release trigger and
float it to the next job. (Brakes are necessary for certain
phone (740) 392-1549 MOUNTING SOLUTIONS: applications)
fax (740) 392-0230
www.eurolinkinc.com □ MOBILE □ BEAM Handling Force

SAFETY WARNING 3arm-America® products □ ELEVATOR □ COLUMN The durable closed-case design of 3arm® is able to
are engineered and manufactured with absorb considerable force. Knowing your requirements
safety in mind. The heat treat specifications □ RAIL □ MAGNET for torque can help us determine the best 3arm®
exceed or meet all standards. All of the configuration.
products manufactured by 3arm-America® BRAKES:
are designed to perform without any undue □ NOT REQUIRED WARRANTY
safety issues when caution, common sense □ MANUAL
and proper safety practices are followed. □ PNEUMATIC 3arm-America® arms carry a full one year warranty of
The use of cutting tools and toolholders is □ MANUAL LOCKING BASE the arm against manufacturer defects. The warranty
safe when proper application and protection □ TOOL TRIGGER ACTIVATED does not cover any damage caused by overloads,
guidelines are observed. Even when these improper use and handling, and using the arm for
proper precautions are taken, it is possible TORQUE: anything other than its intended use. Our warranty
that fragments of a cutting tool, cutting covers labor and parts during the one year period.
material, or holding device may be thrown at
a very high rate of speed and have potential to
cause severe bodily harm. It is imperative that
general safety precautions and safety glasses
be used at all times.

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Markets and Applications 4 INDEX
The Versatile Ergonomic Solution 5

Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 6

6 8 10 12 14

The Encoder Head Members + Brakes 20

16 System Solutions 22

The Manipulator

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Worker Injury 24

Prevent the Problem 25

Build Your 3arm® 26

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SERVEDINDUSTRIES

Machine Shops Fabrication

Welding Automotive Assembly Aerospace

Medical Mechanical Chemical Metrology

Painting Construction Food Marine
Processing

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Versatility and Productivity

3arm® has been designed to keep weightless any tool and device
up to 77 lbs, with different working areas, including more than
29 head systems and be fixed in any position according its
accessories and having more than 1000 standard combinations
available.

Ergonomic Safety

The weightlessness and the skill to absorb a considerable tool
torque reaction depending on the headmember and the option to
lock the arm in any position and movement helps to prevent the
operator fatigue and injuries, giving them high work sensitivity
and increasing productivity.

The Solution

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■ Allows the full range of motion required to complete any
task efficiently and safely.

■ Permits use of heavy tools more accurately.

■ Eliminates tool weight, providing not only an ergonomic
benefit, but also increasing productivity.

■ Reduces operator fatigue and the chance of injury
due to strain.

■ Holds any tool up to 77 lbs, keeping the tool weightless,
while eliminating possible damage caused by dropping the
tool.

■ The Simple Ergonomic Solution you've been looking for.

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1SERIES

REACH MAX.

VERT. HORZ. up to

44in 42in 22 lbs Solutions Series 1 arm

Series 1 arms are capable of america Column
the most difficult operations Lifter
and positions required. A Trolley Column
with Lifter can add
the mobility needed T-Headmember
for your application Multiposition
and add even more
vertical reach at the Articulated Pistol
same time.

See More
Solutions, pg 22

Column Mounted
Trolley Cart

ARM EDP ORIENTATION Dual
Tilting Arms Add
1SN1DS Floor Mounted
1AM1DS Ceiling Mounted Extra Vertical
Reach
Compare Series, pg 26

COMPATIBLE HEAD MEMBERS

A, B, BR, C, D, E, EA, F, G, N, T, X

See Headmembers, pg 20

BRAKE OPTIONS

L00 Not Required

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FROM ANY
DIRECTION

Light and nimble with great vertical reach

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2SERIES

REACH MAX. TORQUE
up to up to
VERT. HORZ.
13 lbs 120 Nm
22in 34in

A combination radial arm and tilting arm, each
capable of 360º rotation. Two arms of different
length give you the ability to reach separate
working areas. A range of headmembers
options offer solutions for a wide variety
of tools and devices.

Elevating
Base

(Optional)

ARM EDP BASE An Excellent
Assembly
BB Floor Mounted Solution for
BE Elevating Base Small Work
BA Ceiling Mounted Areas

Compare Series, pg 26

COMPATIBLE HEAD MEMBERS

A, B, BR, C, D, E, EA, F, G, N, X

See Headmembers, pg 20
BRAKE OPTIONS

L00 Not Required

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BALANCE ...

IN YOUR WORK

A compact multi-purpose arm for use when brakes are not required

TORQUE RECOMMENDATIONS

Work Head Member Max. Torque
Nm ft-lbs
VERTICAL
120 88
B2: Stationary Flat with Ring 60 44

E2: Flat Articulated with Ring

HORIZONTAL 90 66
60 44
B2: Stationary Flat with Ring
E2: Flat Articulated with Ring

ANY ANGLE

E2: Articulated Flat + Ring 60 44

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3SERIES

REACH MAX. TORQUE

VERT. HORZ. up to up to

42in 68in 77 lbs 650 Nm

The most popular 3arm® due to versatility. Features
“turning & tilting” brake locking systems (pneumatic or
manual) allowing the operator to immobilize the arm,
in a fixed position, on all axes
simultaneously or separately.

Elevating
Base

(Optional)

Mount Tilting Arm

Radial Arm

REACH MAX

ARM EDP FLOOR MOUNTED VERT HORZ LBS

PSBS Short Radial + Short Tilting 27.8 41.7 77

PSBM Short Radial + Long Tilting 44.5 53.5 40

PLBS Long Radial + Short Tilting 27.8 55.9 77

PLBM Long Radial + Long Tilting 44.5 67.6 40

CEILING MOUNTED

ASBS Short Radial + Short Tilting 27.8 41.7 77

ASBM Short Radial + Long Tilting 44.5 53.5 40

ALBS Long Radial + Short Tilting 27.8 55.9 77

ALBM Long Radial + Long Tilting 44.5 67.6 40

ELEVATING BASE

PEBS Elevating Radial + Short Tilting 27.8 43.7 77

PEBM Elevating Radial + Long Tilting 44.5 55.8 40

Compare Series, pg 26

BRAKE OPTIONS COMPATIBLE HEAD MEMBERS

L00 Not Required ALL
L11 Manual
L22 Pneumatic See Headmembers, pg 20
L50 Manual Locking Base
L92 Tool Trigger Activated

See Brakes, pg 20

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CARRY THE
WEIGHT

Long reach and the ability to carry the heaviest loads

10ᵒ

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NOT RECOMMENDED

10ᵒ WITHOUT LOCKING

TORQUE RECOMMENDATIONS

Work Head Member Max. Torque
Nm ft-lbs
The VERTICAL
Workhorse 650 479
of the 3arm® B3: Stationary Flat with Ring 120 88
E3: Flat Articulated with Ring 300 221
Series R3: Revolving
250 184
HORIZONTAL 120 88
250 184
B3: Stationary Flat with Ring
E3: Flat Articulated with Ring 120 88
R3: Revolving 200 147

ANY ANGLE

E3: Flat Articulated with Ring
R3: Revolving

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4SERIES

REACH MAX. TORQUE
up to
VERT. HORZ. up to
300 Nm
54in 58in 53 lbs

The innovative connections between the parts of the arm
allow completely free movement of rolling up, down and
sideways. Capable of reaching the most difficult positions
or work with weightless precision.

REACH MAX

ARM EDP DESCRIPTION VERT HORZ LBS

DS Floor Mount, Short Arm 42.3 48 53 Dual Tilting
DM Floor Mount, Long Arm 55.5 57.5 43 Arms Expand
ADS Ceiling Mount, Short Arm 42.3 48 53 the Range of
ADM Ceiling Mount, Long Arm 55.5 57.5 43
Movement
Compare Series, pg 26

COMPATIBLE HEAD MEMBERS

ALL

See Headmembers, pg 20

BRAKE OPTIONS

L00 Not Required
L11 Manual
L22 Pneumatic
L50 Manual Locking Base
L92 Tool Trigger Activated

See Brakes, pg 20

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ANGLE ...

MAKES ALL THE
DIFFERENCE

Extended vertical reach with uncomprimised strength

TORQUE RECOMMENDATIONS

Work Head Member Max. Torque
Nm ft-lbs
VERTICAL
300 221
B4: Stationary Flat with Ring 120 88
E4: Flat Articulated with Ring 300 221
R4: Revolving

HORIZONTAL

B4: Stationary Flat with Ring 250 184
E4: Flat Articulated with Ring 120 88

R4: Revolving 250 184

ANY ANGLE

E4: Flat Articulated with Ring 120 88

R4: Revolving 200 147

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6SERIES

REACH MAX.

VERT. HORZ. up to

26in 86in 44 lbs

An extendable arm with ball Get Your
linear guideways attached to a Tool into
pendulum base arm, both capable Tight Spaces
of 360º rotation. A compact arm
that offers versatility for any Safely
type of tool. The telescopic top
arm allows the user to work on
hard to reach areas comfortably,
quickly and safely.
Built for a wide
variety of
applications.

ARM EDP DESCRIPTION

BPRABM Series 6 Base

Compare Series, pg 26
COMPATIBLE HEAD MEMBERS

v800: ALL v1200: N, T only

See Headmembers, pg 20
BRAKE OPTIONS

L00 Not Required

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WITHIN
REACH

Extended horizontal reach spans more than 7 ft.

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THEENCODER Encoder SmartControl system integration
available on Series 2 and 3 3arm®

REACH MAX.

VERT. HORZ. up to

42in 68in 77 lbs

Precision programming of jobs USB Connection Internal memory for
that define fastening position and up to 30 jobs, and
sequence. Import/Export 50 fastening positions
BMP images
Tool and jobs

Factory Touch Screen
customized
for your tool Manual job selection
using the touch screen

Encoder 1

Series 3 arm

Encoder 2

ARM STYLE Versatile ■ Counting of parts remaining
to complete the current job and
BB2L+L80 Series 2 Base ■ Additional programs parts completed
PSBS+L80 Series 3, Short + Short previously created to add or
PSBM+L80 Series 3, Short + Long modify fastening positions and ■ Configuration in 3 languages
PLBS+L80 Series 3, Long + Short modify the precision parameters (Spanish, English and French)
PLBM+L80 Series 3, Long + Long and programming of torque (the
fastening sequence cannot be ■ Possibility of password
COMPATIBLE HEADMEMBERS edited) protection for the system

A, B, BR, C, D, E, EA ■ Possibility of working with up to ■ Possibility of inlaying a
7 different fastening programs in representative BMP image
See Headmembers, pg 20 the same job into the jobs

16 740-392-1549 ■ Communication with the tool ■ Identifier (overprinted message)
controller to select the different of jobs finished correctly
fastening programs (I/O)

■ Communication with the tool
controller to enable or block the
functioning of the tool (I/O)

■ Communication with the tool
controller to receive the correct/
incorrect fastening signal (I/O)

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Quickly and easily Increase productivity Adaptable headmember
for a wide variety of tools
create new sequences and safety

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THEMANIPULATOR

REACH MAX. MOUNT

VERT. HORZ. up to Top

28in 60in 55 lbs Base

The Manipulator can be equipped with a variety of
specialty gripping tools. It is engineered to manually
handle, center and set loads of up to 55 lbs in a weightless
condition, in any direction. The Manipulator aids the
operator in precise ergonomic work handling, effortlessly
and safely.

MOUNT + +HEAD STYLE HANDLE

PB3BS3 Base CA3 Horizontal MA3 Handle-Joystick
PT3BS3 Top CB3 Revolving MS3 Basic

CC3 Rotating MB3 Vertical Handle
CD3 Vertical

+GRIPPING SYSTEM

GG Gripper
GM Magnet
GV Vacuum
GC Custom

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Handle-Joystick +-90º Horizontal GRIPPING SYSTEM

Basic Gripper

V. Handle 360º Vacuum
4x90º

+-90º Revolving

90º 360º
+-90+º-90º 4x90º

+-90º Rotating Magnet

90º/ Customized
180º

Vertical

360º

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HEAD MEMBERS

A B BR C
Vertical Vertical
Vertical Vertical with
G Flat Ring Adjustable
Quick
H I J
Change Magnetic
Heavy-Duty Magnetic Articulated
Applications Vertical Drill Drill

M N P Q

Constant Multiposition Double Heavy-Duty
Pressure Articulated Articulated Multiposition
Support
Flat Articulated

SB T U X

Heavy-Duty Multiposition Heavy-Duty Adjustable
Giraffe Articulated Multiposition Quick
Pistol Change
Multiposition Articulated
Pistol

BRAKES L00 L11

Not Manual
Required Brakes

No Brakes Manually
turned
handle

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D E EA F
Articulated Flat Flat Articulated
Orientable Adjustable
Articulated Articulated
L with Ring LC
Adjustable LA Horizontal
Ball and Vertical LB
Socket Horizontal Pneumatic Ball
Pneumatic Ball and Socket
R and Socket Adjustable Ball
Revolver and Socket

Z RA S SA
Fork Swing
Giraffe Giraffe
L22 Revolver Revolver Multiposition
Pneumatic
Brakes Custom AVAILABLE ON SERIES 3, 4, and 6* only
Ask us about a
custom toolholding HI J LA LC

solution. M P Q R RA S SA
SB U

*Compatability shown for Series 6-800. Series 6-1200 is
compatable with N, T head members only.

L50 L92
Tool
Manual Trigger
Locking Activated
Base
Pneumatic,
Handle at activated
base only through the
tool

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MOUNTING SOLUTIONS

Add reach to
your build with a

Swing Beam

Small Clamp Large Clamp Magnetic Swing Beam

RA0001A RA0002A Support RA0035A
5” x 2 1/2” 5” x 5” x 2 1/2”
RA0016A 39” x 10 1/2”
capacity capacity 9 13/16”

Arm Limiting Base Radial

RA00104A Extension

RA0188A
19” x 2.7"

We will engineer the perfect solution
for your application

Our experts will ensure your 3arm® build is properly balanced with your accessory.

More Reach A ceiling or wall
mounted beam
Easily add conserves floorspace
dependable reach and can help eliminate

to your arm. trip hazards.

Rail Beam

RA0045A R15415A
6.5 ft
6.5 ft
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Custom sizes available Acheive
extreme vertical
Add mobility and
reach by mounting reach with an
your 3arm® on a Elevator
Trolley with Column
Elevator

R76096A
57.1”

Mounting Column Trolley with Column

RA0010A RA0007A

13 3/4” x 13 3/4” x 29 1/2” 27.55” x 27.55” x 37

Lifter Add even more
vertical reach to
RA0012A
your Column
19.4”

Mobile Work Space

Custom sizes available

Knee Table Small Table Medium Table Large Table

RA0003A U1000A U1102A RA0006A
43 5/16” x 33 7/16” x 33 7/16”
19 11/16” x 19 11/16” x 35 7/16” 27 1/2” x 27 1/2” x 28” 34 1/2” x 34 1/2” x 28”
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INJURYManufacturing Industry Worker

SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

MOST COMMON MOST COMMON

Type of Injury Bodily Injuries

Sprains and Shoulders
Strains

Cuts and
Lacerations

Back

Fractures

MOST COMMON Hands Knees
Ankles
Cause of Injury

Overexertion

Repetitive
Motions

Struck, Cut
or Caught by
Equipment

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PROBLEM WITH
Missed Work
APPLYING
3125% MISS
Ergonomics
DAYS
Weightload is Taken Off
OR MORE of the Worker

MEDIAN Worker Can Be More
Productive with Less Strain
7MISSED
Eliminate the Most Common
DAYS Causes of Worker Injury

16%ONLY WORKER
MISSED
1 DAY Safety
OR FEWER
Worker's Limbs are Kept at a
THE COST Safe Distance from Hazards

of Worker Injury Get the Tool into Tight Spaces,
While Keeping Workers Safe.
EMPLOYERS SPEND
Eliminate the High Costs of
2000$MORE THAN Worker Injury
ANNUALLY
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60%MORE THAN

OF WORKER INJURY

IS POTENTIALLY
PREVENTABLE

1. CHOOSE

THE ARM

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VERT HORZ LBS
SERIES 1 1SN1DS Floor Mounted
1AM1DS Ceiling Mounted 42 44 22
42 44 22

SERIES 2 B Floor Mounted 22.2 33.9 13
BE Elevating Base 22.2 33.9 13
BA Ceiling Mounted 22.2 33.9 13

SERIES 3 PSBS FLOOR MOUNTED 27.8 41.7 77
PSBM 44.5 53.5 40
PLBS Short Rad. + Short Tilt. 27.8 55.9 77
PLBM Short Rad. + Long Tilt. 44.5 67.6 40
Long Rad. + Short Tilt.
Long Rad. + Long Tilt. 41.7 77
53.5 40
PEBS CEILING MOUNTED 27.8 55.9 77
PEBM 44.5 67.6 40
ASBS Short Rad. + Short Tilt. 27.8
ASBM Short Rad. + Long Tilt. 44.5 43.7 77
Long Rad. + Short Tilt. 55.8 40
Long Rad. + Long Tilt.

ALBS ELEVATING BASE 27.8
ALBM 44.5
Elevating + Short Tilt.

Elevating + Long Tilt.

SERIES 4 DS Floor Mnt, Short Arm 42.3 48 53
DM Floor Mnt, Long Arm 55.5 57.5 43
ADS Ceiling Mnt, Short Arm 42.3 48 53
ADM Ceiling Mnt, Long Arm 55.5 57.5 43

SERIES 6 BPRABM Telescopic Arm 26.4 86.2 44

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2. CHOOSE A 3. CHOOSE A

HEAD MEMBER BRAKE OPTION

+HEAD MEMBER +BRAKES
A Vertical L00 Not Required
B Vertical Flat L11 Manual Brakes
BR Vertical with Ring L22 Pneumatic Brakes
C Vertical Adjustable L50 Manual Locking Base
D Articulated Orientable L92 Tool Trigger Activated
E Flat Articulated
EA Flat Articulated with Ring NEED A MOUNTING
F Articulated Adjustable
G Quick Change SOLUTION?
H Heavy-Duty Applications
I Magnetic Vertical Drill □ Small Clamp
J Magnetic Articulated Drill □ Large Clamp
L Adjustable Ball and Socket □ Magnetic Support
M Press Support □ Swing Beam
N Multiposition Articulated □ Arm Limiting Base
P Double Flat Articulated □ Radial Extension
Q Heavy-Duty Multiposition Articulated □ Rail
R Revolver □ Beam
RA Swing Revolver □ Mounting Column
S Giraffe Revolver □ Trolley with Column
SA Giraffe Multiposition □ Lifter
SB Heavy-Duty Giraffe Multiposition □ Elevator
T Multiposition Articulated Pistol □ Knee Table
U Heavy-Duty Multiposition Articulated □ Small Table
X Pistol □ Medium Table
Z Adjustable Quick Change Fork □ Large Table

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MEMBER OPTION

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106 West Ohio Avenue
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
phone (740) 392-1549
fax (740) 392-0230
[email protected]

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Commitment

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and easy to do business with - EVERY DAY, EVERY
TIME. To offer innovative high quality solutions at
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identifying solutions for our customer's
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Published MAR. 2018

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