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News Release from: SKF UK | Subject: LLR series of linear motion guides
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2007
Linear motion guides reduce friction
SKF's LLR series of linear motion guides provide high torsional stiffness and strokes up to a maximum of 6m for applications where precision and smooth motion are vital.
A linear motion guide range from SKF has been developed to minimise friction and maintenance costs while maintaining repeatability and precision under heavy loads The LLR series provides high torsional stiffness and strokes up to a maximum of 6m for applications where precision and smooth motion are vital, such as in automated factory devices, laboratory equipment, and in the materials handling industry
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The LLR linear guide carriages can incorporate composite inserts, which act as lubrication reservoirs, extending component service life and eliminating the need for frequent lubrication and costly maintenance.
The carriages also feature optimised ball recirculation geometry and special plastic ball separators, which reduce friction and vibration still further, providing an almost silent, high-speed operation.
The LLR linear motion guides are able to withstand far heavier loads than traditional guides, while maintaining high levels of precision and repeatability at all times.
This is achieved by the profile configuration between carriage and rail, which provides structural rigidity and motion stability.
Torsional stiffness prevents rail misalignment and enhances the contact points with ball bearings for greater smoothness of movement and a long, low-maintenance service life.
The modular LLR profile rail guides offer a high degree of flexibility and efficiency, with carriages providing a static bearing capacity of between 7.8 and 128.5kN and a dynamic capacity from 6.8 to 90kN.
Eight types of carriage are available in five different sizes, with rail widths ranging from 15 to 45mm and system heights from between 24 and 70mm.
Standardised rails are available with or without cover seals and enable interchangeability for all carriage versions.
Ready to install, the latest LLR linear motion guides can be customised to meet the most demanding application requirements, with complementary product consumables, such as external scraper seals, being readily available. Request a free brochure from SKF UK ...
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