‘Guideways’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Schaeffler launches HLE hydrostatic linear guides from Schaeffler (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Schaeffler has developed the HLE range of hydrostatic linear guides that is said to combine good dampening characteristics with the compact dimensions of a profiled linear guide.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Schaeffler offers monorail guidance software from Schaeffler (UK): "Calculation software for monorail guidance systems that helps distributors and end users to minimise development times for new machine builds is available, for free via the Internet. ".

In February 2009, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK) - take a look at Miniature linear guides offer high load capacity which says: "A range of miniature linear guidance sets has been developed by Schaeffler to suit the latest industrial machinery, which requires compact machine components to provide high performance. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Schaeffler (UK), Schaeffler releases guideway system catalogue, as well as Track roller and shaft guidance systems library from Schaeffler (UK), and Monorail guidance systems explained from Schaeffler (UK).

Latest stories...

Publication provides track roller guidance (June 2008)

Schaeffler UK's guide includes information on load carrying capacities, life calculations, lubrication options, design of bearing arrangements, fitting instructions and operating limits.

Four-row linear guides provide capacity boost (May 2008)

The HG series guideways are designed for load capacity and rigidity over 30% higher than similar products with a circular-arc groove and structure.

Online software calculates bearing stresses (February 2008)

With Bearinx Online Linear Calculation allows users to determine actual stresses, while taking various loads into consideration.

Lightweight guides provide accuracy boost (February 2008)

The Kwem-MKS linear guide has a metal end piece, which makes the unit suitable for high-temperature environments or for applications with high dynamic forces.

Automation saves Eur45,000 at coating factories (January 2008)

Collini Wien of Austria is making savings of around Eur15,000 euros per year after installing FAG Motion Guard Champion automatic lubricators from FAG Industrial Services.

Linear bearings offer high load ratings (July 2007)

Micromech's RSDE linear bearings offer higher load ratings and stiffness without changing the envelope dimensions.

Linear motion catalogue released (June 2007)

WMH is offering Hiwin's HG series of linear guides and rails up to size 65.

Guides provide precise linear motion (May 2007)

Micromech RSD linear bearings can be fitted with ball or roller cages with alternately crossed rollers.

Guideways with 30% more load capacity and rigidity

WMH Transmissions now offers Hiwin Linear Guides and Rails up to size 65, designed for load capacity and rigidity over 30% higher than other similar products
Precision linear guideways go a long way

The Minirail line of precision linear guideways is now available in longer lengths.