Nook Industries, a leading innovator of linear motion components and systems, offers the ActionJac™ series worm gear screw jack product line. ActionJac models are ruggedly designed and produced in standard styles with load-handling capabilities from ¼ to 100 ton and can be used individually or in multiple arrangements. There are no specific travel lengths and each […]
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Compact Series from PBC Linear offers low profile linear motion solutions
PBC Linear has recently released a low profile linear guide system, the Compact Series. This addition to the Mechantronics Enabled initiative is designed to provide smooth, accurate, and repeatable linear motion in tight spaces. Boasting a 23 mm standard height, and with the flexibility to be configured to adapt to the demands of a given […]
Planetary Screw Assemblies: New sizes with increased capacity range
Rexroth opens up new fields of applications with planetary screw assemblies with new sizes. The drive elements with screw diameters up to 75 mm and leads up to 20 mm achieve static load capacities up to 1,496 kN while featuring a compact design. They are ideal for use in medium sized and heavy-duty machinery such […]
Ball screw lubricant from Nook Industries
Nook Industries, a leading innovator of linear motion components and systems, offers E-900 ball screw lubricant for use on any of its ball screw products, such as ball screw assemblies, ActionJac ball screw jacks and ball splines. The E-900 lubrication provides a lasting film for wear protection and corrosion resistance. The lubrication system offers a wide […]
Self-lubricating plastic bearing for continuous high rotational speeds
With the new iglide L500 material, igus has announced the release of their newest specialist bearing. Suitable for continuous operation in high-speed rotation applications under low loads. The L500 material combines wear resistance in long-running, high speed applications. Continuous rotational speeds of more than 16 ft/s are possible, and the L500 material performs even under […]
Standard ball screws now available from Nook Industries
Nook Industries, a leading innovator of linear motion components and systems, proudly offers a complete line of standard ball screw products. An upgrade from acme screws, ball screws provide advantages similar to those had by antifriction bearings over plain bushings. Ball screws serve a variety of applications, including machine tools, assembly devices and robots.Nook’s precision […]
Compact Stages for Scanning and Indexing
The Velmex XSlide assembly is a compact positioning stage highly suitable for high performance incrementing and scanning of smaller loads. Its compact design makes it ideal for limited space applications. Constructed with hard-coat anodized aluminum dovetail ways and smooth motion PTFE bearings, XSlide assemblies deliver higher rigidity for longer life and more precise movement when […]
On the straight and narrow
by Mark Huebner, PBC Linear Minimize corrosion and maximize the life of linear roller bearing systems by following a few simple guidelines on lubrication. Linear roller bearing systems offer distinct advantages in applications requiring high speed or quick change of direction. Because their diameter is larger, they also perform well in contaminated environments where they […]
New video shows the benefits of prism guided linear units in wash-down applications
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has released a new video to showcase the benefits of its prism guided linear units for wash-down applications. Kyle Thompson, Global Product Line Manager, Systems at Thomson, explains in the video, “The M75 Movopart belt-driven, prism guided linear unit is ideally suited to applications […]
PTDA 2015 membership directory
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released its 2015 Membership Directory. The Directory is the good resource for connecting with the top decision-makers of the global power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. PTDA member companies distribute and manufacture products including motors, bearings, gears, belts, drives, lubricants, and dozens of other PT/MC products vital to business […]