Bishop-Wisecarver

2104 Martin Way
Pittsburg, CA 94565

Low Temperature Guide Wheels target aerospace industry.

Available in sizes 1-4, DualVee Low Temperature Guide Wheels feature Type 440C stainless steel balls and races, and Type 304 stainless steel retainers with special lubricant formulated to withstand service temperatures from -94 to +230-

Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Shopbot Partners with Bishop-Wisecarver on Linear Motion Solution for New Buddy with Powerstick

Second Generation Buddy to be Unveiled at IWF 2008 August 12, 2008 - - ShopBot, a leading manufacturer of CNC routing machines, has selected a Bishop-Wisecarver linear motion solution for the PowerStick feature of its second generation Buddy . For years, ShopBot has used Bishop-Wisecarver's signature DualVee-® - based products in its award-winning machines, due to DualVee's ability to operate in...

Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

Heavy Duty Slide System offers capacities up to 68 kN.

Available in component form or as ready mounted assembly, HepcoMotion-® HDS2 Heavy Duty Slide System is offered in 3 sizes, including 150 mm dia vee bearing and 144 mm dia taper roller bearing. Maximum single bearing capacity is 50kN. Low friction cap wipers expel dirt and debris while providing continuous lubrication. Slides and tracks are available in single piece construction up to 4 m long,...

Material Handling & Storage

Bishop-Wisecarver Boosts In-House Production Capability

New Magerle Grinder Takes on UtiliTrak-® Linear Guide Systems Pittsburg, CA - - June 3, 2008 - - Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee-® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, announced today that it has added a Magerle MGC-L-550.35.45 grinder to its state-of-the-art machine shop. The 50 ton, 5.5 meter X-axis travel grinder, is one of the...

Electrical Equipment & Systems

Clamp Extrusion requires no track drilling or fasteners.

Designed to fit 40 mm series structural aluminum extrusion, Quicktrak-® allows trouble-free mounting of signature DualVee-® Track. Design creates solid interface between beam, clamp, and DualVee track, retaining components in state of compression, which significantly increases joint rigidity. DualVee track is available in carbon and SS, hardened or unhardened, and in single lengths up to 22 ft....

Fluid & Gas Flow Equipment

Bishop-Wisecarver Awarded Patent for Dualvee® Integral Guide Wheels

Company Granted Second DualVee Patent Pittsburg, CA - February 7, 2008 - Today, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee-® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, announced that it has been awarded a U.S. Patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office for its technology developed in the latest addition to its DualVee product line, integral guide...

Mechanical Power Transmission

Linear Actuator is built to withstand harsh environments.

Designed using DualVee Motion Technology-®, LoPro-® is available in 4 sizes and belt-, lead screw-, ball screw-, and chain-driven as well as in un-driven configurations. Carriage assembly handles radial load capacities up to 4,274 lb, depending on size, and motor mounts are available to fit motors and gearboxes from any manufacturer. Sizes 2L and 3 belt- and chain-driven systems utilize 20 mm...

Fluid & Gas Flow Equipment

Bishop-Wisecarver's Dualvee® Integral Studded Guide Wheels Now Available with Custom Stud Lengths

Customer-Specified Lengths Provide Maximum Application Flexibility Pittsburg, CA - - September 25, 2007 - - Today, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, manufacturer of the original DualVee-® guide wheel and industry leader in guided motion technology, announced the availability of custom stud lengths for its patent-pending integral studded wheels. Available in carbon steel or polymer versions,...

Material Handling & Storage

Linear Guide is available with bridge connections.

Suited for running 2 systems in parallel, UtiliTrak-® is designed to compensate for mounting errors and does not require absolute parallelism for accurate operation. Vee side serves as motion guide, while roller side allows for parallel misalignment. Available in steel and aluminum configurations, bridge connection facilitates assembly and completes system by joining 2 slides and providing...