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New LMHB linear ball bushing can press fit into assemblies

February 11, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

THK America Inc. now offers a type LMHB linear bushing for linear-motion applications. This linear bushing is press-fit into moving elements of linear motion axes to allow smooth traversal of round shaft. The THK LMHB linear bushing achieves smooth and silent motion thanks to the spring effect provided by curved metal plates within the assembly […]

Filed Under: Applications, Industry news, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: THK

THK introduces Type KR-RL LM Guide Actuator with ball screw

June 7, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

New from THK, the Type KR-RL LM Guide Actuator features a driving element that uses right/left threads and enables symmetrical movements with a single motor. Formerly available only as a custom system, THK responded to the high demand for a right/left actuator by adding the Type KR-RL to its lineup. The Type KR-RL Actuator integrates […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: THK

THK debuts fast LM guide with speeds to 15 m/sec

October 9, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear guide

With speeds reaching 15m/sec, THK’s Type FHS is said to be the fastest LM guide available on the market today. The performance of the Type FHS makes it suitable for applications requiring the fastest motion, including robot transfer devices and laser cutters. The Type FHS can be installed in horizontal, vertical, inverted, and wall-mounted orientations. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry news, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: THK

THK OMNIedge System provides predictive failure detection of linear motion components

September 16, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

THK’s innovative OMNIedge System enables predictive failure detection of linear motion components for improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs. The OMNIedge network sets up automatically and sensors are simply installed on existing components for convenient and easy remote monitoring of operating conditions. Data is securely collected through a dedicated closed IoT network for analysis and […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: THK

THK develops smoothest moving miniature LM Guide, the Type RSX

September 2, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

New from THK, the Type RSX Miniature LM Guide offers the smoothest movement in its class. Featuring, an optimized circulation structure, it achieves smoother movement than existing miniature LM Guides. The compact outer dimensions of the Type RSX enable the realization of space-saving designs. It is available in a standard Type RSX-M and a Type […]

Filed Under: Ball + roller guides Tagged With: THK

THK debuts high load capacity, high reliability telescopic-type utility slider

August 17, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

slide

THK’s new Telescopic Type ATG Utility Slider combines proven smooth motion technology with fully hardened raceways to enable high load capacity and ensure a long service life. The Type ATG uses THK Circular-Arc Raceways for equal to or higher permissible load capacities than Gothic Arch Raceway designs. Circular-Arc Technology achieves less differential slip between the […]

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THK adds high-speed SDA-V/SDAN-V caged ball screws to linear motion offerings

July 16, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

THK’s new Type SDA-V/SDAN-V caged ball screw is engineered to enable the development of high-speed machine designs. Featuring newly developed circulation components, the Type SDA-V/SDAN-V picks up balls in the tangential direction and achieves a maximum rotational speed of 5,000 rpm — for a maximum DN value of 160,000. Torque remains stable even during long […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Ball + leadscrew driven, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: THK

Ball screws feature high speed, high load capacity for machine tool applications

November 7, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

ball screw

Featuring high-speed performance and load capacities that exceed existing full ball standards, THK’s new Type BSM ball screw is ideal for use in machine tools. The Type BSM uses a newly developed circulation structure and a large lead to meet high-speed performance demands. The DN value is 170,000, contrasted with 130,000 in conventional products. The […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured Tagged With: Ball Screw, THK

Space-saving integrated guide, linear encoder from THK

October 18, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear encoder

The new Type SHS-LE from THK integrates the global standard THK Type SHS LM guide with a THK linear encoder (linear position sensor). This combined model allows for compact machine designs that require less assembly time. THK’s Type SHS Caged Ball LM Guide performs with high speed and precision. Each row of balls is arranged […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: linear encoder, THK

THK roller LM guide type HRX for myriad applications and harsh environments

October 7, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

A new Roller LM Guide Type HRX from THK America Inc. meets the demands of myriad applications and environments. The Type HRX boasts a duplex face-to-face structure (DF Structure) and a full roller design for resilient performance in even harsh settings. Features include a highly rigid, yet simple structure, caged rollers and an extensive dust […]

Filed Under: Applications, Crossed-roller slides, Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: THK

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