New Guides Products

All-Air Web Guide for High Tension Applications

The Coast Controls RDG-5 is a robust web guide capable of handling higher web tensions common in business forms or other paper converting processes. (Sarasota, FL.) - The all-air RDG-5 from Coast Controls is a highly affordable web guide ideal for higher tension applications such as business forms or other strong webs run in widths up to 26 inches. Requiring no electrical controls or wiring, this...

Compact, High Performance Linear Motion Systems for Machine Builders

At this year's Machine Building, Drives & Automation exhibition at the NEC (25-26 March 2009), Schaeffler (UK) Ltd (stand 808) will showcase a number of innovative linear motion products, including linear actuators, miniature linear guidance sets and a unique lubricant metering valve that cuts lubricant consumption by up to 25 per cent on linear guides. Customers of industrial automation systems...

Meeting Cost Efficiency with High-Precision-Integral V(TM)

Rockford, IL - January 21, 2009 Since the products first introduction in 2008, Integral V(TM) Technology (IVT) has proceeded to gain momentum as a cost-saving solution to precision aligned linear motion. With over 20 different configurations already available and more under development, PBC Linear's Integral V linear guide system has been successfully implemented into a wide variety of...

Miniature Linear Guides suit compact machine builds.

Comprised of at least 1 inner and 1 outer guideway pair, cylindrical roller flat cages, and end pieces, Miniature Linear Guidance Sets can support forces from all directions, apart from direction of motion. Arrangement of rolling elements enables systems to transmit loads at contact angle of 45°. Made from through-hardened steel and ground on all sides, guideways are screw mounted from above to...

Elastomer Shlastomer, Right? Selecting the Right Elastomer for Your Sealing Boots and Fasteners

Different elastomer formulations affect your parts' physical properties, functions, and service life. Therefore, it's important to test a few different elastomers, when assembling your product, to determine the best one for your needs.

PBC Linear Uni-Guide Shines in Wafer Manufacturing

Rockford, IL - January 2, 2009 For Over 25 years, PBC Linear developed working relationships with its customers to help them save money and time by customizing PBC Linear products to their needs. From simple Pillow Block modification to a complex linear slides and stages, PBC Linear delivered on its expertise and the customer benefited with cost savings and rapid time to market! Class 10 clean...

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...

Miniature Linear Guide is optimized for stability.

Mini-Rail(TM) MRS Sigma guides feature flat bottomed rail; keyed, die-cast carriage; and sigma shape that improves accuracy while also preventing carriage/rail drift. Providing smooth and quiet operation, self-lubricating sigma-shaped Simplicity® polymer inserts offer trouble-free service without requiring seals or wipers. LazerStraight(TM) sigma-shaped ceramic coated aluminum alloy rail is...

Federal-Mogul Corporation Supplies Components for Nine of Ward's '10 Best Engines' for 2009

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 14 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) is proud to supply components or systems for nine of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2009 model year vehicles. Federal-Mogul has designed and manufactured parts for 50 of the 70 engines recognized as the 10 Best by Ward's in the past seven years. Federal-Mogul provides a wide range of power-cylinder, sealing and heat insulation...

Guide System lends strength, flexibility to conveyors.

VarioFlow Generation 2 Guiding System provides all framing profiles, brackets, covers, and connectors needed to build application-specific conveyor guides for VarioFlow 65/90 and VarioFlow S flexible chain conveyors. Entire system uses one common fastener size and requires only one size allen head wrench for assembly/adjustment. All brackets, spacers, and connectors are molded of carbon and...

Robotics Students Use Cable Carriers and Linear Guides

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - December 16, 2008 - igus® Inc. is the newest sponsor for Botball, an educational robotics program funded by the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics. The Botball Program aims to integrate science, technology, engineering, and math with robotics to keep students on the cutting edge of technology . For the 2009 competition, igus donated Energy Chain® cable carriers and...

TPA Motion Introduces New Curved Linear Rail Guides: the CR40 Series

For the ultimate in precision open and closed loop guided motion systems, TPA Motion is the leader in curved rail, liner guides. We specialize in engineering excellence, with products that exhibit an elevated level of precision, delivering robust performance, even under the most challenging conditions. See our video to learn more.