Rockford, IL – With new advancements made to our production process, costs on products such as Commercial Rail have been significantly reduced. This simple linear solution fits a number of applications at a very economical cost. PBC Linear’s recent addition of two Flexible Manufacturing Systems into their production line allows for 24/7 production. Time to […]
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Specifying and sizing linear rails for motion systems
Updated February 2019 || The best approach to specifying and sizing linear rails is to define the most critical parameters of the application first; narrow the choices based on these requirements; and then apply critical variables to make the final linear-rail selection. When the system requires motion in X, Y, and Z axes, consider each axis […]
Integral V Technology from Pacific Bearing
Rockford, IL – Pacific Bearing Company proudly introduces our new line of cost effective, easy to specify linear guide systems—Integral V Technology. A unique, patent pending process allows for tighter tolerances without additional cost. The design itself is capable of carrying heavy loads at high capacity, velocity, and acceleration while still excelling in wear resistance. […]
Caged Ball LM Guide from THK
Schaumburg, IL – With the introduction of the SRS5M/WM, the benefits of Caged Technology are available for the first time in a miniature LM Guide. THK Caged Technology employs a synthetic resin cage with a patented curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from the next one. The spaces between the rolling elements retain […]
Mechanical Motion Solutions Brochure from Danaher
A new Mechanical Motion Solutions brochure is available from Danaher Motion. The brochure provides an overview of key product features and specifications for the complete Thomson mechanical product portfolio. The portfolio includes Linear Ball Bushing® bearings and 60 Case™ shafting, profile rail linear guides, ball screws and components, lead screws, linear units, positioning slides, linear […]
THK’S New Lightweight LM Guide
Schaumburg, IL – The new Light LM Guide from THK America, Inc. enables high-speed operation. Featuring a cold drawn hollow rail and an aluminum block, the Light weighs approximately 40% less than conventional guides (calculated for a 1000 mm rail length with one block). To ensure a long service life, the Light includes the same […]
NSK’s RA Series Roller Guides
Franklin, Indiana – NSK has combined its extensive experience in roller bearings and linear guide technologies to develop the RA series of roller guides. Optimally designed to meet the rigorous demands of the machine tool industry, the RA series employs advanced technology to provide the industry’s highest load capacity, superior motion accuracy and unprecedented operating […]
Linear Guide Blocks and Guide Rails
Garden City Park, New York — QBC announces a new line of linear guide blocks and guide rails. The rails, identified as the BBRAILMHSR Series, are made of AISI 1055 Steel and are available in lengths ranging from 160 mm to 3000 mm. They have predrilled mounting holes at spacing ranging from 60 mm to […]
Hydrostatic compact linear guide
The INA Linear Technology sector of Schaeffler Group Industrial has developed a hydrostatic compact linear guide for machine tools which achieves excellent hydrostatic damping characteristics and is manufactured to fit in the same installation space as conventional profiled rail linear guides. Hydrostatic compact linear guides combine hydrostatic damping characteristics with the compact dimensions of a […]
Miniature Linear Guides
Misumi USA offers a full line of miniature linear guides in short, wide, and regular blocks with tapped-hole or dowel-pin constructions. Block height is selectable and rail length can be configured in 1 mm increments from 41 mm to 469 mm to suit various applications, including automated assembly machines and inspection equipment. Guides can be […]
