THK America, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Ball Screw Actuators employ synthetic resin cage technology.
Combining Caged Ball LM Guide Type SRS and rolled ball screw equipped with QZ Lubricator, Type ES Actuator performs for extended periods without requiring maintenance. Unit is available in 4 models with widths from 32–50 mm, heights from 40–52.5 mm, and strokes from 50–600 mm. Also using rolled ball screw with QZ Lubricator, Type EC Actuator comes in 2 models with widths from 40–48 mm,...
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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 an astronaut. This July, THK's robotic hand traveled...
Read More »Ball Screw carries heavy loads up to 92 m/min.
Type SBKH features re-circulation structure, where balls are picked up in tangential direction and lead-angle direction by end caps, that accommodates high-speed operation at- DN value of 130,000.- THK Caged Technology lends to smooth motion and minimized noise, while motorized drive facilitates maintenance and promotes energy conservation, machine control, and positioning accuracy. Available...
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Caged Ball LM Guides delivers low-waving, rigid performance.
Available in 5 models with LM rail widths from 30–60 mm, Type SPR and Type SPS LM Guides feature 8 rows of raceways, small diameter balls, and extended length blocks. Ball deformation is minimized,- which promotes rigidity, while number of balls reduces amplitude of rolling element. Also included, THK Caged Technology eliminates need for frequent lubrication and fosters long-term,...
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LM Guide features lightweight design.
Designed with cold drawn hollow rail and aluminum block, Light LM Guide enables high-speed operation. Unit includes hardened steel raceways and THK Caged Technology, which employs synthetic resin cage with patented curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from next one. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease and act as lubrication system for long-term, maintenance-free operation.
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Linear Guide Ball Bushings are optimized for smooth motion.
LG bushings employ rotation prevention function, where 4 rows of circular arc grooves are arranged on shaft, to ensure precision movement. Product is dimensionally interchangeable with linear bushing, as outer tube has same OD. Since outer tube and shaft are interchangeable, combination of outer tube and shaft may be selected. Tube OD ranges from 8-15 mm, with tolerances from 0 to -0.011, while...
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Compact Ball Screw is optimized for high speeds.
SBK Ball Screw employs THK Caged Technology, which promotes smooth operation as well as long-term, maintenance-free operation while also preventing collision noise between balls. Recirculation structure, where balls are picked up in tangential direction, and lead-angle direction by end caps makes this product suited for high-speed operation at DN value of 130,000. Models are available with screw...
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Miniature LM Guide utilizes caged ball technology.
Available in heights from 6-6.5 mm, block widths from 12-17 mm, and block lengths from 14.2-19.4 mm, Model SRS5M/WM employs synthetic resin cage with curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from next one. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease and act as lubrication system. With low particle generation, guide is suitable for precision equipment applications, including medical,...
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Linear Actuator targets clean room environments.
Featuring corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free design, Model CGL15N/CGL20N includes seal mechanism and full size cover for minimized particle generation. THK Caged Technology employs synthetic resin cage with curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from next one. Spaces between rolling elements retain grease and act as lubrication system. Offering high-speed capabilities, CGL15N/CGL20N...
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THK Develops New LM Guide Accuracy Standards to Accommodate Increased Application Demands
Schaumburg, IL - (September 5, 2006) To meet a wide range of application requirements, THK has developed new accuracy standards. The accuracy grades created by THK in 1973 have been adopted as the Global Standard. After 30 years, THK's manufacturing capability has improved the accuracy standards of LM Guides. In addition to revising specifications, THK has added two new accuracy standards (Ct7...
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