Robots aren’t all humanoid and SCARA; some take the form of linear-motion arrangements. In fact, we’ve covered how Cartesian arrangements in particular offer better energy efficiency and price points than more stereotypical robotic arrangements. You’ll get copious amount of information on such linear designs and technologies at the 2019 Robotics Summit (on commercial-robotics design, development, […]
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THK to show low-inertia ballscrew-spline BNS-V during IMTS
In two weeks, IMTS visitors will be able to see THK’s ballscrew-spline BNS-V at booth #134514. Featuring an exceptionally compact and lightweight structure, the low-inertia BNS-V enables quick starts and stops during high-speed operation. The BNS-V is a stroke-rotary unit with ball screw grooves and a ball spline groove that cross one another on a […]
THK expands manufacturing plants and automated processes in response to LM guide demand
THK is taking major steps to meet the growing worldwide demand for linear motion products. In fact, as the world leader in linear motion guides, THK has recently invested over a half-billion dollars in new brick and mortar facilities that will increase floor space for their global manufacturing operations to just under 10.5 million square […]
THK’s latest guide for linear motion users — Online resource center
Linear-motion manufacturer THK America Inc. has developed an online Resource Center packed with the latest industry insight and information. Built into the navigation of thk.com, searchable content consists of industry relevant white papers, briefs, case studies, articles, infographics, videos, e-books and web content. Subjects within the site cover a range of topics, including The Value […]
Guide systems that turn corners
The shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, but some applications dictate moving in curved sections and around corners. When two or more axes are combined, as in a Cartesian or gantry system, a method of control called contouring can be used to create radii and round the corners of traditional rectilinear coordinates. […]
Profiled rail + rack & pinion = integrated solution
Profiled linear guides are typically used in conjunction with a drive system, such as a belt or ball screw, to provide rigid, accurate motion. When the specification calls for extremely long travel and high thrust force, the drive mechanism of choice is commonly a rack & pinion system. Fortunately for design engineers and machine builders, several […]
THK Has A Hand In Space Exploration With Development Of Robotic Hand
Schaumburg, IL – THK’s advanced technology has recently been applied to the area of space exploration. For use in experimental missions in outer space, THK has developed a robotic hand with small ball-screw actuators. This robotic hand is designed to safely assist astronauts in their work, as well as to enable work without the presence of […]
THK Introduces High-Speed, High Axial Load Capacity Ball Screw Type SBKH
THK’s Type SBKH Ball Screw reaches speeds of up to 92 m/min while carrying heavy loads. The Type SBKH features the high load carrying capacity of THK’s Type HBN Caged Ball Screw and the high-speed capability of the Type SBK Ball Screw. The Type SBKH’s re-circulation structure, where balls are picked up in the tangential […]
THK – Low-Waving, High Rigidity Types SPR and SPS Caged Ball LM Guides
THK’s Type SPR and Type SPS LM Guides with Caged Technology are designed for low-waving and rigid performance. Featuring eight rows of raceways, small diameter balls and super long blocks, the rigidity of these types surpasses conventional LM Guides. In addition, the waving performance of each of these types is approximately 1/10th the waving value […]
