Like all Aurora Bearing spherical bearings, the LCOM series features a one piece steel raceway, swaged around the ball for a smooth, precise, close tolerance fit, along with the benefit of the strength and vibration resistance of steel. In addition, this series is optionally available with Aurora’s proprietary AT series PTFE liner, for a zero […]
Misumi Expands Line of Precision Linear Shaft Designs
Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces that it has significantly expanded its line of Precision Linear Shafts, components frequently utilized in machine building and in the design of industrial automation machinery and systems. The new line is featured in Misumi’s 2009 Catalog of Mechanical Components for Assembly Automation. The new Precision Linear Shafts are […]
Custom Linear Slide Kit from GAM
Long lead times are a thing of the past with customized LSK mounting solutions from GAM now available in only 5 days. When mounting a motor or gearbox to a linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator, a customized Linear Slide Kit (LSK) from GAM can be your hassle-free, simple solution. Compatible with any linear […]
Marked Increase in Sales at Bosch Rexroth for 2008
Hoffman Estates, IL — Bosch Rexroth AG, parent company of Bosch Rexroth Corporation in North America, announces $8.3 billion (5.9 billion Euros) in sales for 2008 – up 9.8 percent from the previous year. Sales in the Americas were up nearly eight percent in U.S. dollars. The company, a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, anticipates […]
Lubrication-free Polymer Ball Bearings from igus
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® now offers lubrication-free polymer ball bearings due to increasing customer demand for maintenance-free solutions in this area. The company’s Xiros ball bearings are technically optimized, available from stock and have a predictable service life. They are designed to fill the gap where conventional ball bearing performance is limited by parameters […]
Linear Slide Moves Up Smoothly
Roscoe, IL – A manufacturer of silicon wafer handling equipment touts the ability of its equipment to deliver smooth vertical transportation of wafers. Such smooth motion comes from the Uni-Guide linear slide, from PBC Linear. Standard Mechanical Interface (SMIF) Pod safely transports wafers between production processes. The Pods are attached to a Pod elevator that allows […]
Amacoil/Uhing Improves RS Linear Drives
Amacoil/Uhing model RS linear drives are now available with five linear pitch settings and adjustable axial thrust. This permits varying pitch/thrust combinations until optimum settings are achieved. Optimizing pitch and thrust settings results in very smooth linear movement making the drives ideal for metrology applications and other linear motion processes requiring backlash-free, smooth movement. Turning […]
Ultra-low Profile Roller Guides
The RB series of ultra-low profile roller guides from NSK Precision America are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the machine tool industry. Compared with NSK’s conventional RA series roller guides, the series offers a 26% reduction in overall height, which helps downscale equipment and lower the center of gravity of precision/positioning tables. Optimizing […]
New Belt Driven Actuator from PBC Linear
Rockford, IL – PBC Linear has expanded the PL series product line by introducing the belt driven PLB actuating system. With its inherent lightweight design, the PLB actuator provides easy installation for long-lasting linear motion. Built for high speed and load applications, the PLB actuator features Integral V™ guided cam rollers, SIMO™ precision machining (Simultaneous […]
Haydon 21000 Series Linear Actuators from Haydonkerk
Haydon™ 21000 series, Size 8, linear actuators from Haydonkerk Motion Solutions are the newest and smallest addition to the company’s extensive hybrid motor line. These linear actuators occupy a minimal 21mm (0.8”) square space and include numerous patented innovations that provide high performance and endurance in a very small package. The Haydon 21000 series linear […]
