Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Guideway",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Easy-assembly guideway moves light loads smoothly from
Rodriguez (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Belt-driven four-lubricated-wheel design can accommodate direct loads of up to 400N and side loads of 1080N".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Guideway provides quiet operation from
LG Motion: "Monorail BM can provide load support for direct-drive linear motor or servo-driven ballscrews, where accuracy, stability and precise velocity control are application requirements".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Rodriguez (UK)
concerning its BM linear guideway
- take a look at Linear guideway offers trouble-free operation
which says: "Rodriguez' ball-cage based design has high-precision, gothic arch raceway profiles for long life, low noise and the accommodation of high loads".
Take a look also at the news release from Micromech, Linear bearings offer high load ratings,
as well as Optical encoder incorporated into guides from LG Motion,
and Linear guidance system reduces throughput times from Schaeffler (UK).
See also:
Linear actuator offers high positional accuracy
(April 2007)
Schaeffler's MKUVE20-KGT linear actuator is ideal for moving moderate loads with high positional accuracy
Linear motion components reduce downtime
(March 2007)
Field reports confirm that HepcoMotion linear components are still operating well in tea bag machines and packaging machines after four years' service
News on the UtiliTrak linear guideway system from HepcoMotion
(February 2007)
The HepcoMotion UtiliTrak linear guideway system offers increased load carrying capability while requiring no additional design space as the carriage plate is simply longer, not wider
Miniature carriages eliminate cage creep
(February 2007)
Schaeffler's new range of corrosion-resistant, miniature carriage units now incorporates ball flat cages and a positive cage control option, designed to eliminate cage creep
Tandem actuator reaches 3m/s
(February 2007)
Schaeffler UK has extended its range of tandem actuators to include a unit with a maximum speed of 3m/s
Assemblies allow increased productivity
(November 2006)
HepcoMotion will be focusing the attention of Machine Building 2007 visitors onto its multi-axis solutions on Stand C73
Guideway assemblies engineered for long life
(November 2006)
New series of linear guideways incorporates a patented recirculation system for smooth linear motion with very little noise
Bearings upgrade medical equipment performance
(October 2006)
Precision bearings and a novel direct drive system have been developed for the latest CT scanners, helping to cut noise levels in half and enabling faster examination times
Alliance marries gears with drives
(September 2006)
Gudel UK is working with EURMotion to offer drive packages based on Gudel's high precision worm and planetary gearboxes and the versatile SmartMotor series of industrial drives
Division focuses power transmission expertise
(August 2006)
New division aims to expand sales of work handling and linear drive components throughout the UK and Ireland
CMM raises accuracy and throughput
(May 2006)
The Libero is a high-performance CMM aimed at the high-accuracy high-throughput market dominated by the automotive and aerospace industries
Slides keep cutting machines in precise position
(March 2006)
The Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding machines uses HepcoMotion SBM GV3 slides with integral supports
Guidance system in heavy duty and low noise types
(February 2006)
Four-row ball monorail guidance system comes in full complement version for heavy duty operation and low noise level version for where the primary requirement is not load carrying capacity
Website features drive component CAD models
(April 2005)
Fully specified 3D CAD models of Gudel's precision drive components can now be downloaded on demand from the system integration specialist's recently updated website
Guides reduce design and assembly time
(March 2005)
Two new products from THK provide a unique and innovative set of solutions to help machine builders and OEMs in the packaging sector reduce design and assembly time as well as cost
Linear guides come with digital feedback
(March 2005)
Two new versions of the Schneeberger Advanced Measuring System are now available with digital interfaces: the AMSD 3-A (for Roller Monorail) and 4-A (for Ball Monorail)
Fast-fit cover keeps linear guideways smooth
(December 2004)
Schneeberger has made a significant addition to its line of Monorail BM linear guideway accessories
Novel cross guide cuts machine build time
(August 2004)
The latest high accuracy linear Caged Ball guide from THK UK has been developed to help machine builders and OEMs reduce design and assembly time and cost
Linear guides integrate encoders
(June 2004)
Schneeberger will exhibit two new versions of its Advanced Measuring System AMSA Generation 3-A (for Roller Monorail MR) and 4-A (for Ball Monorail BM) at IMTS 2004
Semicon launch for motion control ranges
(April 2004)
Schneeberger will exhibit two new product lines at Semicon West in July - the Minimodule and a new motion controller to compliment its line of multi-axis positioning systems
Compact design for linear guidance system
(April 2004)
The Minimodule is a compact, linear guidance system with a miniature ball guideway and tooth belt drive
Compact monorail carriages save valuable space
(March 2004)
Schneeberger is announcing the addition of the extremely compact BMK ball monorail carriage to its family of carriages for the BM monorail
Linear guides integrate their own encoders
(November 2003)
Schneeberger has developed two new versions of its advanced measuring system: AMSA Generation 3-A (for roller monorail MR) and 4-A (for ball monorail BM)
Monorail gains linear bearing carriage options
(November 2003)
Schneeberger has added three new carriage types to its line of ball monorial precision linear guides
Precision linear guides now available from stock
(October 2003)
The Schneeberger Minirail series is a family of robust, two-row miniature guideways made from stainless steel, ideal for compact environments
Rack and rail approach to linear guidance
(September 2003)
The Monorail BZ35 features a combination of rack and rail that satisfies cost pressures and quality demands in many industrial applications
Driverless taxi tipped for success
(August 2003)
An eco-friendly driverless taxi is closer to accepting its first fares thanks to a GBP 125,000 award from NESTA
News on the KUE, KUVE and KUSE guideway assemblies from Schaeffler (UK)
(August 2003)
A new range of guidance systems can achieve maintenance-free operation in a wide range of application areas
Robust linear guideway is cost-effective solution
(June 2003)
Micromech now stocks the Monorail BM range of guideways from Schneeberger
Dry-running ring slide provides clean precision
(May 2003)
German medical device manufacturer Richard Wolf was faced with a dilemma when the linear motion system on its new Piezolith 3000 kidney stone 'crusher' proved messy and unstable under load
Linear motion guideways offer lower noise
(April 2003)
Precision Movement Specialists is now offering the latest ranges of Hiwin linear motion guideway assemblies in the UK
Bearings are key to monorail guidance systems
(February 2003)
Monorail guidance systems are frequently specified for linear motion applications where there are particular requirements for accuracy, performance or compact bearing arrangements
Five-sided machining on show
(April 2002)
Five-sided machining of up to 20 similar, or totally different components in the same machine setting, is being demonstrated at the Brackley headquarters in Northamptonshire of Traub Heckert UK
Launches galore at Drives and Controls
(March 2002)
Bearings, gears, linear motion, aerospace and conveyor products will all be featured on the RA Rodriguez stand at Drives and Controls, with new additions to each