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Misumi expands linear motion units

A Misumi product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Dec 23, 2008

Misumi Europa's range of ready-to-install linear motion units now includes models with manual drive and bellows.

Misumi has recently added a number of linear units with manual drive for applications in which no repetition frequency is required, or the units only need to be repositioned infrequently, or occasionally re-adjusted.

The assembly consists of an extruded aluminium base (strength class T5) in which the slide is driven by a handwheel via an acme screw drive.

This is available in three variants: two are equipped with a plastic handwheel, one of which is retractable, and the third has a spoked handwheel made of metal.

The units can be assembled to enable both vertical and horizontal motion.

Insertion slots to receive the respective positioning scales are provided on the sides and bottom of the base.

The spindle can be locked in place with the aid of indicator collars.

Models with bellows, Jack types, are another recent product release.

These models are further divided according to the motor they use, into KUAJ types for operation with servo motors and KUBJ types for operation with stepping motors.

Units with bellows are suitable for cleanroom applications, and also for use with machines and systems in the food industry or surface treatment applications such as painting.

The shield prevents lubricant from being ejected by the threaded spindle and escaping; it also prevents contaminants from getting inside the unit and affecting the movement of the guide.

As for the KUA and LX series linear motion units, Misumi also offers a range of shaping options and step-less dimension variations (flexible configuration and sizing), which enable users to customise the product to the specific requirements of an application.

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