Rolling-ring drives are friction drives that convert the constant rotary motion of a plain shaft into a traversing action that moves an attached carriage. Used in positioning and reciprocating ...

These direct-drive Linear translation stages use linear motors and are designed with high load, high speed industrial precision automation in mind. The V-817 ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...

Innovative crossed roller bearings, linear guides and positioning tables offer the high accuracy and performance required for next-generation fabrication equipment. As semiconductor manufacturers work ...

The OptiDrive BS25/55 is an alternative to the asynchronous linear motor drives used previously. With the new unit the contact pressure of the drive wheel is automatically set depending on the ...

Essentially, a guide wheel is a ball bearing that has a special shaped outer race. The inner and outer races of ball bearings are a framework with a groove for the balls to rest in. Burke explained ...