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Miniature leadscrews handle precision tasks
Small-diameter precision-rolled leadscrew assemblies provide reliable precision motion control at up to one-tenth of the cost of miniature ballscrews.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 August 2008
Slides offer precise motion
Kerk Motion Products' RGSW and RGSWX slides offer precision motion in a convenient package.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 August 2007
Actuator is e-mech alternative to pneumatics
Linear actuator incorporates high precision, long life, innovative design and patented technology in a value-priced rod-type device.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 September 2006
Motion control in the semiconductor industry
The last five years have been somewhat of a roller coaster ride in the semiconductor industry - with an emphasis on downward motion, says Dave Arguin of Kerk Motion Products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 August 2006
CAD models allow closer look at motion control
Kerk Motion Products has added downloadable CAD models to its website.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 May 2006
Antibacklash assembly controls vibration
Antibacklash assembly is billed as an ideal linear actuator for design operations requiring precise positional accuracy and repeatability, at a minimum cost.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 April 2006
Guide screw key for packaging upgrade
Rapid guide screw helps maker of high-quality container handling and packaging equipment increase flexibility of shrink bundlers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 March 2006
Nut material provides extras for massage machine
Linear motion product guides and translates massage machine's spray water jet assembly, which moves back and forth along a linear shaft.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 February 2006
Slide for linear motion applications
Kerk Motion Products announces the RGSO 10000 Slide for linear motion applications in the packaging industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 January 2006
Ball screw replacement eliminates drag and wear
The VHD anti-backlash assembly from Kerk Motion Products is for eliminating drag and wear associated with high pre-load forces and is a replacement for ball screws.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 December 2005
Lead screws eliminate drag and wear
Kerk Motion Products reckons its VHD Series of non-ball lead screws is ideal for eliminating drag and wear associated with high preload forces.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 October 2005
Light-load linear rail needs no lubrication
The LR Series linear rail system is designed for light load applications where minimal frictional drag, long wear life and low cost are the primary concerns.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 July 2005
Compact linear actuator suits semi processing
The Mini ScrewRail is a compact addition to the popular ScrewRail line of linear actuators from Kerk Motion Products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 May 2005
Lead screw assemblies suit medical devices
Kerk Motion Products has developed its Mini Series of non-ball lead screw assemblies for a variety of medical device applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 April 2005
Precision motion control at affordable cost
The Mini Series of non-ball lead screws is ideal for demanding miniature applications, such as data storage drives, miniature pumps and dispensing systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 September 2004
No backlash from lead screw assemblies
The NTB series of anti-backlash lead screw assemblies is designed for high load applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 May 2004
Rapid guide screw is speedy slider
The RGS rapid guide screw is a value-priced device claimed to offer exceptional linear speed, accurate positioning and long life.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 April 2004
Lead screw technology rolls over ball screws
Lead screws offer the latest technology for motion control, with many distinct advantages, says Tom Solon of Kerk Motion Products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 November 2003
Dry lubricant boosts lead screw performance
Kerk Motion Products offers superior performance lead screw, linear rail, spline shaft and ScrewRail actuator assemblies with its Kerkote TFE coating.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 October 2003
Spline shafts now available in steel
Featuring three times the stiffness of Kerk's aluminium spline shafts, the company's steel spline shafts are designed for heavier side loads and applications with rough handling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2003
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