The MS46 positioning slides are lightweight, come in almost any length, and handle light to medium loads. Strokes are to 1634 mm (64 in.), with a load capacity to 330 N (74 lbf). The slides are available in pre-loaded ballscrew, lead screw, and belt-drive methods of linear actuation. Belt-drive models allow twice the slide length […]
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MD&M Expo sets its stage out East
From June 11 through June 14, 2007, the Jacobs K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY was crowded with engineers, quality control specialists, manufacturing executives, and others for the Medical Design & Manufacturing East Conference and Exposition. Attendees had the chance to see new-to-market products, as well as the latest advances in plastics/disposables; testing […]
Global Semicon Automation Partnership
Pleasanton, CA – The Bosch Rexroth Corporation announced it will provide precision linear motion solutions for a leading semiconductor automation company located in Fremont, CA, with manufacturing in Asia. Under the agreement implemented from its Technology Center West in Pleasanton, CA, Bosch Rexroth will supply Ball Rail linear motion guides with cleanroom greases. Also in […]
Miniature Slides For Linear Motion Applications
SKF® miniature slides deliver high carrying capacity, smooth motion, and precision guidance for linear motion applications requiring short strokes. Their compact dimensions ideally suit the smallest design eAnvelopes. Typical applications include a wide range of equipment and devices in the fiber optics, medical, pneumatics, semiconductor, microassembly, and electronics industries, among others. These miniature slides are […]
MISUMI offers an extensive line of linear ball bushings.
With varying shape, length, material and surface finish combinations MISUMI linear ball bushings feature a range of available types. Choose from either 52100 bearing steel or 440C stainless steel materials with Electroless Nickel Plating offered as an optional surface treatment for 52100 bearing steel. Furthermore, compatible spacers, stopper plates and mounting housings are offered to […]
New Micro Website From Thomson
(WOOD DALE, IL) – A new micro website from Thomson promises to help users linear guides go from making functional selections to specifying the optimal guide for their particular application. Visitors to www.linearguidance.danahermotion.com can take a linear aptitude test, review round vs. square technology and related case studies, get answers to questions in the FAQ […]
Bishop-wisecarver’s Dualvee® Integral Studded Guide Wheels
Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee® guide wheel, announced the availability of custom stud lengths for its patent-pending integral studded wheels. Available in carbon steel or polymer versions, integral wheels feature a one piece design. Lower profile and larger diameter fasteners provide greater rigidity and increased mounting torque capability. Specified stud […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]
DualVee® Washdown Wheels
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable with standard vee wheels for ease of replacement. […]
Kerk RGS 10000 Slide
Waterbury, CT — HaydonKerk Motion Solutions™ offers its Kerk® RGS® 10000 Slide. The Kerk RGS 10000 Slide is designed to provide both exceptional value and performance for use in a diverse range of motion control applications. The Kerk RGS 10000 Slide builds on the revolutionary RGS platform first introduced with the RGS 6000. The RGS […]
