NSK Americas
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
NSK Precision America Offers New Series of Ultra-low Profile Roller Guides
Series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the machine tool industry Franklin, Indiana, March 6, 2009- NSK recently introduced the RB series of ultra-low profile roller guides. Compared with NSK's conventional RA series roller guides, the series offers a 26% reduction in overall height. This facilitates downscaling of equipment and lowering the center of gravity of precision/positioning...
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NSK Precision America's Food and Medical K1(TM) Lubrication Units Conform to FDA Standards
February 9, 2009 Franklin, Indiana, February 9, 2009 - NSK's patented Food and Medical K1(TM) Lubrication Units act as a maintenance-free lubricant and are FDA approved for use in food processing equipment and medical devices, where cleanliness and safety are paramount. The units, which allow long-term, maintenance-free operation when used with an NSK ball screw or linear guide, now feature...
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Linear Guides withstand contaminated environments.
Available with low-temperature chrome or fluorinated chrome plating surface treatments, V1 Series features multi-lip seal structure, as well as caps for rail mounting holes that minimize entry of fine contaminants. K1(TM) Lubrication Units allow for long-term, maintenance-free operation in environments where grease is difficult to replenish or easily washed away. Guides are suited for...
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Linear Guides are sealed against contaminants.
LH25, LH30, LH35 and LH45 ball slide models have side seal that significantly reduces entry of fine contaminants such as graphite or ceramic powder and particulate matter such as rubber or wood particles into ball slide. Applications include wood working machines, tire-buffing machines, welding lines and laser cutting machines.
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Ball Screw Seal reduces contamination.
High-performance seal on NSK ball screws reduces entry of contamination to less than 1/10 that of standard seals, and increases service life of ball screws by more than 4 times that of standard seals. Seal features lip-type design that matches ball screw's groove profile. Ball screw shaft features raceway design that eliminates grinding reliefs to match seal profile. Seal is used in conjunction...
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Linear Guides are self-aligning to absorb mounting errors.
Miniature LH Series, designed with 50 deg contact angle, provide large vertical load capacity and good rigidity. Guides are made from stainless steel, and have 4 row offset Gothic arch groove configuration for 2 point contact and high impact resistance. Ball cage for size 10 and 12 provides ball retention when bearings are removed from rail. Maximum rail lengths range from 376 to 800mm.
Read More »NSK Appoints USA Aftermarket Vice President
ANN ARBOR, MI. — Tokyo, Japan-based motion control products manufacturer NSK Corporation on Wednesday announced the appointment of Reid Jajko to Vice President, Aftermarket Business Unit, USA. Jajko joined NSK in August, 2010 as Aftermarket Business Unit Director of Sales, later expanding his responsibilities to become General Manager for the Business Unit in 2013. Reid's results-oriented...
Read More »NSK Releases 2013 Sustainability Achievements
NSK Americas (NSK) has released its 2013 sustainability achievements, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to environmental protection. The year's accomplishments show that NSK saved: •39,200 trees - equivalent to 485,688,000 sheets of newspaper •1,028,000 gallons of oil - enough to heat 6,456 homes for a year •15,556,000 gallons of water - enough to meet the daily needs of...
Read More »NSK Releases 2012 Sustainability Achievements
Bearings manufacturer continues commitment to environmental leadership ANN ARBOR, MI. — NSK Americas (NSK) today released the results of its 2012 sustainability initiatives, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to achieving environmental excellence. The year’s impressive accomplishments show that NSK saved: • 30,689 trees - equivalent to 379,134,000 sheets of newspaper •...
Read More »NSK Announces Plans to Establish a Manufacturing Subsidiary in Mexico
ANN ARBOR, Michigan - NSK announced today that the company would establish a manufacturing subsidiary in Mexico, as outlined below. NSK has decided to establish a manufacturing subsidiary in Mexico in order to better deal with the expansion of automobile production in Mexico, and in order to keep up with expected growth in the automotive segment among the North American Free Trade Agreement...
Read More »NSK Wins Prestigious Quality Award from PSA Group
Supplier Award for Quality handed over to Ralf Duning, NSK Europe Automotive Business Unit Director. On March 19, PSA Peugeot Citroen, second largest automotive manufacturer in Europe, held its suppliers' day in Poissy, France. This event brought together the group's 300 leading suppliers, representing around 90% of the total group supplies. As one of the only 14 awarded suppliers in five areas...
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NSK Precision America Offers New Series of Ultra-low Profile Roller Guides
Series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the machine tool industry Franklin, Indiana, March 6, 2009- NSK recently introduced the RB series of ultra-low profile roller guides. Compared with NSK's conventional RA series roller guides, the series offers a 26% reduction in overall height. This facilitates downscaling of equipment and lowering the center of gravity of precision/positioning...
Read More »
NSK Precision America's Food and Medical K1(TM) Lubrication Units Conform to FDA Standards
February 9, 2009 Franklin, Indiana, February 9, 2009 - NSK's patented Food and Medical K1(TM) Lubrication Units act as a maintenance-free lubricant and are FDA approved for use in food processing equipment and medical devices, where cleanliness and safety are paramount. The units, which allow long-term, maintenance-free operation when used with an NSK ball screw or linear guide, now feature...
Read More »
Linear Guides withstand contaminated environments.
Available with low-temperature chrome or fluorinated chrome plating surface treatments, V1 Series features multi-lip seal structure, as well as caps for rail mounting holes that minimize entry of fine contaminants. K1(TM) Lubrication Units allow for long-term, maintenance-free operation in environments where grease is difficult to replenish or easily washed away. Guides are suited for...
Read More »NSK Precision America Adds SolidComponents(TM) CAD Software to Website
Franklin, Indiana, May 30, 2008 - NSK Precision America is pleased to announce that SolidComponents(TM) now serves as the company's primary CAD file software tool. The online library, which is located at npa.solidcomponents.com, allows design engineers to configure and download 3D CAD files and supports a wide range of formats, including SolidWorks, SAT, Step, Pro/E, Parasolid, Iges, DWG and DXF....
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Linear Guides are sealed against contaminants.
LH25, LH30, LH35 and LH45 ball slide models have side seal that significantly reduces entry of fine contaminants such as graphite or ceramic powder and particulate matter such as rubber or wood particles into ball slide. Applications include wood working machines, tire-buffing machines, welding lines and laser cutting machines.
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