Cam Roller Runner Blocks suit vacuum applications.

Cam Roller Runner Blocks suit vacuum applications.

Designed for eLINE profiled rail systems, Cam Roller Runner Blocks run at speeds up to 12 m/s and consist of aluminum body with corrosion-resistant cam rollers. Units replace standard plastic end caps with aluminum versions, have holes to allow venting, and use vacuum-compatible grease, enabling smooth, quiet travel in vacuum environments. Available in sizes 15 and 25, runner blocks offer choice...

Read More »
Helwan Fertilizer Company Orders Five Guide Blade Carriers from Siemens Energy

Helwan Fertilizer Company Orders Five Guide Blade Carriers from Siemens Energy

Helwan Fertilizer Company, an Egyptian producer of ammonia and urea, has ordered five complete sets of guide blade carriers at Siemens Energy. In fertilizer plants, production must be completely shut down in case of a turbine outage or planned major overhaul. After a few days of downtime, the losses incurred as a result of production outage will exceed the value of the investment in strategic...

Read More »
igus to Exhibit at IMTS 2010

igus to Exhibit at IMTS 2010

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - June 24, 2010 - igus-® will be exhibiting at IMTS 2010 at booth 5613 in the Lakeside Center. Products on show will include enclosed cable carriers optimized for chip protection, a horizontal guiding system for long travel machine-tool applications, and a hybrid linear guide that both rolls and slides for machine-guard doors. igus' RX Tube range is now available in two new...

Read More »

NSK Develops High-Load Capacity, Interchangeable Rails and Ball Slides for PU/PE Miniature Linear Guide Series

NSK has developed a High-Load Capacity line for its interchangeable PU/PE Miniature Linear Guide Series, sizes 09, 12, and 15. The new products provide smooth linear motion in a compact design and enable customers to purchase individual rails and ball slides, reducing lead times. The rails and ball slides can then be randomly matched in the application. The NSK PU/PE interchangeable series...

Read More »
Linear Roller Guides offer line contact and optimized rigidity.

Linear Roller Guides offer line contact and optimized rigidity.

Suited for where heavy loads must be moved in confined spaces without loss of precision or rigidity, Tschudin and Heid linear roller cages and guides allows displacement of moving parts in axial direction via use of parallel shafts and sleeves; no radial movement is possible. Rollers offer line contact with guide, enabling low pre-load at assembly to be maintained. Rollers are arranged within...

Read More »
HCB-200 Hole Master

HCB-200 Hole Master

Light-weight and easily portable, Reed's HCB-200 Hole Master-® guide provides a means of clamping onto pipe and using a drill and hole saw to cut a hole in pipe. The HCB-200 is strong enough for supporting cuts on carbon steel or stainless steel pipe yet lightweight enough to clamp onto PVC and other plastic pipe. Use the Hole Master on depressurized piping systems only. An electric or cordless...

Read More »
Linear Motion System allows driving forces up to 280 N.

Linear Motion System allows driving forces up to 280 N.

Suitable for demanding single-axis systems and multi-axis applications, HepcoMotion-® PDU2M Profile Belt Driven Unit is comprised of rigid but lightweight aluminum slotted profile fitted with toothed belt drive and carriage, which effectively encloses unit. Belt is rated for operating speeds up to 6 m/s and loads up to 750 N. Mounted on adjustable eccentric studs, wheels run virtually...

Read More »

Avago Technologies Announces Innovative Ultra-Thin Backlighting Solution for Handset Application Keypad and Logo Illumination

Light Guide Film Technology Reduces the Number of LEDs Needed to Illuminate Backlit Handheld Applications and Keyboards SAN JOSE, Calif., and SINGAPORE, - Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced an innovative ultra-thin, high brightness, light guide film (LGF) technology for...

Read More »
Guiding System offers chip protection for machine tools.

Guiding System offers chip protection for machine tools.

Guidelok horizontal guiding system is designed to keep upper and lower cable carrier runs apart, via spring-loaded roller support, which minimizes abrasion and wear on tools caused by trapped chips and debris. Support is pushed back as cable carrier passes through and upper run rests on roller support and cannot glide on lower run. Modular system is suitable for machine tool applications up to...

Read More »
High Speed, Low Profile Linear Motion Systems Are Easy to Install and Low Cost!

High Speed, Low Profile Linear Motion Systems Are Easy to Install and Low Cost!

E. Longmeadow, MA - Low cost, linear motion systems from LM76, feature high speed travel to 10 m/sec (32.8 ft.), acceleration to 50 M/sec-² (164 ft/sec-²) and high load capability to 5600 N (1259 lbs.). Designers can select from 5 low profile linear motion systems for easy integration into manufacturing and processing equipment, and OEM Products. Easy to install linear systems such as the SG,...

Read More »

All Topics