Linear Guides withstand contaminated environments.
Press Release Summary:
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 applications with heavy exposure to particles, such as graphite powder and sawdust.
Original Press Release:
NSK Precision America Develops Linear Guides for Contaminated Environments
New series ideal for machine tool, laser, graphite and welding applications
Franklin, Indiana, January 27, 2009 - NSK's V1 series of linear guides for contaminated environments delivers outstanding functionality and long operating life for manufacturing equipment applications with heavy exposure to particles like graphite powder and sawdust.
Offering dramatically improved sealing capability, the linear guide series features high-performance seals with a multi-lip structure, as well as caps for rail mounting holes which reduce the entry of fine contaminants to less than 1/10 of existing NSK products. The series' operating life is also five times longer than standard products in dusty environments.
The V1 series is available with low-temperature chrome or fluorinated chrome plating surface treatments. The linear guides are also equipped with NSK's patented K1(TM) Lubrication Units. This feature allows for long term, maintenance-free operation, and is ideal for environments where grease is either difficult to replenish or easily washed away.
About NSK Precision America
A subsidiary of NSK Americas, NSK Precision America produces world class precision ball screws, linear guides and linear actuators. By manufacturing domestically in Franklin, Indiana, the company achieves unparalleled flexibility in meeting the design, delivery and engineering needs of the US industry. For more information on NSK Precision America's products and services, please contact Dan Passero at 317.738.5089 or passerd@nskprecision.com.
