When selecting a linear system – ball screw, linear guide, or actuator – most of the focus is on application data such as load, speed, travel, and duty cycle. But there’s another factor that should be considered, especially for technically demanding applications or harsh environments. That factor is sealing. How are the bearings protected against […]
Linear Slides
New Whispah™ Linear Slide from LM76
E. Longmeadow, Mass. – The new Whispah™ Linear Slide from LM76 is a low-cost, quiet linear slide designed to use the properties of LM76’s Minute Man Linear Bearings series such as low friction, high load capacity, high speed (400 sfm), shock absorption, self lubrication, zero absorption, and low coefficient of friction (0.09 to 0.12). The […]
Miniature Piezomotor Linear Slide
Auburn, MA – Physik Instrumente’s (PI) patented P-653 piezomotor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. It features a travel range of 2mm with force generation to 0.15N and comes pre-assembled and mounted on a PC board and is only 8mm long. This true linear […]
Heavy-Duty Slide 2 Carries Heavy-Cantilevered Loads with Ease
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the newly improved Heavy-Duty Slide 2, constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads. The 225mm wide, modular design is available in travels from 122mm (4.8in.) to 2722mm (107.2in.) with a new wraparound motor mounting kit that allows […]
Significant Lead Time Reduction for Selected Thomson Linear Slides
WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson has significantly reduced lead times for some of its most popular Thomson slides. Lead times for Thomson 2DA, 2CA, 2BA, IB Series, IC Series, ID Series and IV Series linear guides have been reduced to just 2 days. Lead times for Thomson 2DB, 2EB, MS, 2HB, 2HE, 2RB AND 2RE driven […]
Custom Linear Slide Kit from GAM
Long lead times are a thing of the past with customized LSK mounting solutions from GAM now available in only 5 days. When mounting a motor or gearbox to a linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator, a customized Linear Slide Kit (LSK) from GAM can be your hassle-free, simple solution. Compatible with any linear […]
