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Precise miniature slide guides from NB Corporation

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

slide guides

SEBS-B type slide guides from NB Corporation feature standard radial clearances that are twice as accurate. The guides are available in both retained-ball (whose elements allow for easier handling because the guide block may be removed from rail without ball loss) or low-cost non-retained ball lines. Available sizes are from 2 mm with friction-free travels […]

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: linear guide, Linear Slides, NB Corp. of America

Slide ways for precise motion control

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

slide ways

NB Slide Ways are non-recirculating linear motion bearings used primarily in optical and measurement equipment where high precision movement is required. The SV style consists of two roller cages with precision rollers in a cross arrangement and four rails with V-shaped raceways. The SVW has one rail with V-shaped grooves on both sides and two […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Linear Slides

Gen 2 linear slide actuators from AutomationDirect

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear slide actuators

AutomationDirect has added second generation (Gen 2) linear motion slide actuators to its SureMotion line of motion control products. The SureMotion lineup includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a wide variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. The new Gen 2 Compact […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators, Linear Slides

New motorized linear stages from Haydon Kerk

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has announced the release of its new line of WGS motorized linear stages. The WGS line is now directly integrated into Haydon Kerk’s step motor family using its patented design. The motorized WGS can be ordered and shipped within 24 hours from the Haydon Kerk e-commerce website at www.haydonkerkexpress.com. The WGS […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: haydonkerk, Linear Slides

Seven Interchange Tools for Linear Guides and Bearings

★ By Danielle Collins 1 Comment

In linear motion, there are few types of components that are truly interchangeable—that is, where a product from one manufacturer is a dimensional and technical replacement with a product from another manufacturer. In fact, only linear ball bearings (bushings) and shafts are commonly interchangeable between manufacturers, with very few dimensional and technical differences. Not only […]

Filed Under: Applications, Ball + roller guides, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: linear bearing, linear guide, Linear Slide, Linear Slides, profiled rail, roller rail

Parker announces North American production of high moment rodless linear actuator series

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Linear Actuator

Now manufactured in the USA, the HMR attains greatly improved lead times and new customization options. Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, is pleased to announce the domestic manufacturing for the complete line of High Moment Rodless (HMR) electromechanical linear actuators. “This move will serve to greatly improve product lead times […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Belt + chain driven, Industry news, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Actuators, Linear Actuator, linear motion, Linear Slides, parker

New economical linear slide from PHD

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PHD LInear Slide

Built on the foundation of long-life products for industrial automation, PHD Optimax actuators are designed to meet machine builders’ performance requirements at a competitive prices. These economical, efficient, and reliable actuators provide an alternative choice to PHD’s standard “built-to-order” product line, delivering even more cost-effective solutions to meet industrial application needs. In a continuing effort […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Pneumatic cylinders Tagged With: Actuators, Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, Linear Slide, Linear Slides, phd

Hardened way slides provide durability for long-life operations

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Hardened Way Slide

Gilman Precision explains the basics of a hardened way slide, including which applications they are good for and how to keep yours in great working condition. Predominantly used for high production, hardened way slides provide linear rigidity for heavy duty applications. “A hardened way slide is a linear positioning device that incorporates precision, ground rectangular […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Stages + gantries Tagged With: gilman, Linear Actuators, Linear Guides, linear motion, Linear Slide, Linear Slides

We’ve Got You Covered: A Quick Guide to Platings and Coatings

★ By Danielle Collins 4 Comments

Machine builders and end users have many factors to consider when choosing linear motion components and systems – travel length, speed, acceleration, positioning accuracy and repeatability, just to name a few. But sometimes the most challenging requirement isn’t a traditional application spec. It’s the environment that the system will be working in. Many industries have processes […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all), Linear bearings, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Actuators, Ball Screw, Coating, Harsh Environment, Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, linear guide, Linear Guides, linear motion, Linear Slide, Linear Slides, Plating, Protection

Three Ways to Save Space with Linear Actuators

★ By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Linear actuators are available in configurations that address virtually any application – rail, shaft, or cam roller guideway; screw, belt, or linear motor drive; with or without protective covers; and a wide variety of features to meet unique environmental or technical requirements. All these options make it relatively easy to find the right actuator for […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Actuators, Linear Actuator, Linear Actuators, Linear Drives, linear motion, Linear Slide, Linear Slides, linear stage

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