A ball screw spline is a combination of two components — a ball screw and a rotary ball spline. By combining a driving element (the ball screw) and a guiding element (the rotary ball spline), a ball screw spline can provide both linear and rotary … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between a ball screw spline and a traditional ball screw?
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How to calculate linear ball bushing life (and how it differs from other life calculations)
The standard life calculation for linear ball bearings is widely known as: L = bearing life (m) C = rated dynamic load (N) F = applied dynamic load (N) But linear ball bushings often … [Read More...] about How to calculate linear ball bushing life (and how it differs from other life calculations)
Round-rail linear guide or profile-rail linear guide?
In this article, we outline how to choose a linear guide for your application and environment. By Lindsey Brimage and Eric Schultz | Thomson Industries Ian Miller | Motion Industries … [Read More...] about Round-rail linear guide or profile-rail linear guide?
X-Y gantry with precision ball screw actuators
A new overhead XY gantry from IntelLiDrives is built with precision ball screw actuators. The gantry features travel lengths from 100 to 600 mm, with speeds to 100 mm/sec and resolution to 5 … [Read More...] about X-Y gantry with precision ball screw actuators
How does shaft hardness affect the life of a linear ball bushing?
A linear ball bushing riding on a round shaft is often compared to a radial ball bearing, with the bushing acting as the outer race of the bearing and the shaft acting as the inner race. But in linear … [Read More...] about How does shaft hardness affect the life of a linear ball bushing?
What are stroke ball splines and how do they differ from standard ball splines?
Standard ball splines use balls that recirculate within a nut, or housing, similar to that of a recirculating ball linear bushing. But the mechanisms and geometry required for ball recirculation … [Read More...] about What are stroke ball splines and how do they differ from standard ball splines?
THK debuts fast LM guide with speeds to 15 m/sec
With speeds reaching 15m/sec, THK’s Type FHS is said to be the fastest LM guide available on the market today. The performance of the Type FHS makes it suitable for applications requiring the fastest … [Read More...] about THK debuts fast LM guide with speeds to 15 m/sec
High precision triple-axis stage from OES
The XAB-050-XX-01 from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is a low-cost solution for the precise measurement of compound angles or the rotation of an object to precise angular positions. It … [Read More...] about High precision triple-axis stage from OES
What’s the difference between a ball screw spline and a traditional ball screw?
A ball screw spline is a combination of two components — a ball screw and a rotary ball spline. By combining a driving element (the ball screw) and a guiding element (the rotary ball spline), a ball … [Read More...] about What’s the difference between a ball screw spline and a traditional ball screw?
Direct drive high force linear actuator features 5-micron resolution, zero cogging
A new 5-micron resolution linear actuator, also known as an electric cylinder, has been released by Moticont. This high resolution, high speed, zero cogging, zero backlash linear actuator also … [Read More...] about Direct drive high force linear actuator features 5-micron resolution, zero cogging
Haydon Kerk Pittman launches the MiniSlide MSA series of linear actuators
As a world leader in compact linear motion systems, Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions division, is pleased to announce the release of our new MiniSlide MSA … [Read More...] about Haydon Kerk Pittman launches the MiniSlide MSA series of linear actuators
Successful transformation: from individual components to smart mechatronic solutions
Over the past three decades, Bosch Rexroth’s portfolio of ready-to-install linear axes has been further developed on an ongoing basis. In response to customer requirements, it now focuses on … [Read More...] about Successful transformation: from individual components to smart mechatronic solutions
How to make sure you get the right linear bushing interchange
Linear ball bushings are one of the few interchangeable product types in linear motion, with industry-standard sizes and styles, so that a product from one manufacturer can often be substituted with a … [Read More...] about How to make sure you get the right linear bushing interchange
7th axis extends range for robots
igus now offers a ready-to-connect 7th axis that allows a robot to move over a distance of several meters and includes a maintenance-free drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with a corresponding adapter … [Read More...] about 7th axis extends range for robots
Automated farm equipment uses rugged linear components
Precision agriculture is the discretization of farming — defined as the analysis of highly variable (and often unpredictable) landscapes to: • Break larger agricultural fields into smaller discrete … [Read More...] about Automated farm equipment uses rugged linear components
THK OMNIedge System provides predictive failure detection of linear motion components
THK’s innovative OMNIedge System enables predictive failure detection of linear motion components for improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs. The OMNIedge network sets up … [Read More...] about THK OMNIedge System provides predictive failure detection of linear motion components
