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News Release from: HepcoMotion | Subject: SL2 stainless steel
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 September 2007
Linear motion system offers corrosion
resistance
HepcoMotion's SL2 stainless steel is designed to be maintenance-free and is suitable for use in arduous conditions.
HepcoMotion's SL2 stainless steel range offers the maximum level of corrosion resistance This material uses many of the standard slide options in the GV3 series for general automation, but in ground stainless steel
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The system is designed to be maintenance-free and is suitable for use in arduous conditions.
The Hepco V concept and the quality of the manufacturing process provide the SL2 system with its inherent smooth running and low-friction characteristics.
These qualities allow it to be operated without lubrication for sensitive applications.
In most circumstances however, the system can be equipped with cap seals that prevent the ingress of dirt, provide positive lubrication and extend service life.
Greases used can be high-temperature-resistant or food-compatible.
All bearing assemblies are made of stainless steel and are available in either twin-bearing or double-row formats.
They are hardened and precision-ground to special tolerances and raceway conformity to suit the application.
The double-row assembly has a high radial load capacity and is suited to harsh environments and high-speed conditions.
Both types are supplied lubricated for life but for applications where low-level radiation is a consideration they can be supplied with special grease lubrication internally.
Special bearing greases for high-temperature and food compatibility can also be provided similar to the lubrication products used in the cap seals.
HepcoMotion offers standard ground rings up to 1.6m diameter.
The choices extend from small sizes for light-load applications to high-capacity rings for heavy indexing.
Complete ring and track systems with multiple carriages are available for packaging, medical device manufacture and for filling lines.
Heavy-duty single and double-edge systems complete with stainless bearings up to 95mm in diameter may be specified for high- load applications where corrosion resistance is required. Request a free brochure from HepcoMotion ...
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