‘Linear Bearing’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Micro stepper motors bring pictures into focus from EMS, which we summarised at the time by saying "Electro Mechanical Systems has supplied Precistep micro-stepper motors to Life Optics to allow it to develop a compact, reliable and light-weight head-mounted microscope.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Q-Sys provides custom-designed motion systems from Q-Sys: "Q-Sys offers a complete design-and-build service for all types of precision motion and positioning systems. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) - take a look at ABB drives reduce swimming pool energy bills which says: "ABB drives have helped a UK holiday park operator save GBP77,000 a year on energy bills for its swimming pools. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Jena Rotary Technology, Jena Tec offers ballscrew repair discount, as well as Actuator system for sampling applications from Heason Technology, and Renishaw Tonic benefits wide-format printing from Renishaw.

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Designing joints and structural adhesives (November 2009)

Sally Sinai, technical manager of ITW Plexus, considers the issues that should be considered before designing joints to be bonded together with structural adhesives.

OEMDynamics enhances linear belt drive (November 2009)

OEMDynamics, a division of Animatics, has announced enhanced features on the HLD 60-H3 actuator.

Tyre pressure monitoring system saves downtime (November 2009)

Ferrybridge Power Station has fitted its Terex TS40 Motor Scraper with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TMS) supplied by AM Bromley as part of a tyre management programme with Earth Mover Tyres.

FAG Dtect prevents power-turbine failure at Corus (November 2009)

An FAG Dtect X1 online vibration-monitoring system has prevented the failure of a steam turbine at a Scunthorpe Corus plant, and in doing so has saved thousands of pounds in lost power generation.

PCB provides linear motion for abrasive blasting (November 2009)

PBC Linear was asked to provide a linear-motion system for the abrasive blasting of fabricated steel that could tolerate extreme environments.

Centa offers bespoke transmission designs (November 2009)

Centa Transmissions can create bespoke powertrain designs for wind, wave, tidal and solar power systems.

Viscotec devises drive solution for dosage units (November 2009)

Viscotec Pumpen and Faulhaber have devised a drive solution for dosage units on a system that comprises a fast DC drive and high-precision piezo rotary drive, mounted on a common spindle.

Turbine producer adopts NSK cost-saving programme (November 2009)

By employing a programme of material substitution and longer-life lubrication technology, NSK has achieved significant cost savings for a manufacturer of micro wind turbines.

Drylin R linear bearings replace bearing guides

Igus UK has introduced Drylin R linear plain bearings, which are lubricant-free, robust and corrosion-resistant.
Linear bearings resist glass dust

The all-steel slideway on the GV3 is three times stiffer than composite aluminium alternatives and this rugged construction makes it ideal for this type of heavy-duty application.