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 […]
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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 […]
Pacific Bearing Announces New Catalog
The 2007 Pacific Bearing Catalog has several new innovative products, six of which were recently launched at the Hannover Fair trade show in Hannover, Germany. The catalog layout makes searching for products simple. Each product family is color- coded and coinciding color tabs indicate their space in the catalog. The original Simplicity bearings are in […]
Parker Releases New Products & Systems Catalog
Port Washington, NY – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Bayside brand of motion and control systems products. The 240-page, full-color guide covers linear and rotary positioning stages, frameless kit motors, gearheads, integral gearmotors and a special section devoted to Parker Bayside’s Engineered Solutions Group, a highly qualified […]
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 […]
UtiliTrak Guide System Delivers Stable & Smooth Operating Medical Carts
Dave BartaChristian StefanovitzMPE Inc. Carts that carry ultrasound and other medical devices must be sturdy and have shelves that are easily raised and lowered without binding. Dual vertical linear guides are commonly used, however, when the guides are not precisely parallel, they bind. Recently, MPE, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a contract manufacturer of custom carts […]
