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News Release from: Schneeberger | Subject: Minimodule
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 April 2004
Compact design for linear guidance
system
The Minimodule is a compact, linear guidance system with a miniature ball guideway and tooth belt drive.
The Minimodule is a compact, linear guidance system with a miniature ball guideway and tooth belt drive The integrated tooth belt drive design allows minimised overall dimensions of the module
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 26 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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With an extremely small cross section and minimum height of 16mm, Minimodule offers one of the most compact designs in the marketplace.
Both the rail and carriage are manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel, as is the main structure of the modules.
Thus, Minimodules are ideal for high accuracy applications.
Additionally, Minimodule is available with a variety of options including integrated limit switch, cover strip, and bottom-mounted motor flange (top mounting is standard).
For higher load capacities, a second Minirail carriage can also be added to the module as well as a parallel installation of a standard Minirail.
Based on Minirail sizes 9, 15 and 42, Minimodule is available in corresponding sizes MLM 9, MLM 15 and MLM 42.
A maximum length of 1142mm is available and a maximum stroke of 886mm is possible.
Maximum speeds of 5m/s can be achieved.
In application tests, a repeatability of better than +/-0.03mm has been observed.
Typical operating temperatures are -40 to +80C.
Short-term temperatures up to 120C are possible.
Installation and connecting dimensions are in accordance with DIN standard.
The Schneeberger Minirail series is a family of robust, two-row miniature guideways made from stainless steel, ideal for compact environments.
An advanced ball-retainer design simplifies installation and maintenance, reducing total cost of implementation and increasing application versatility.
Typical applications can be found in the microelectronics, semiconductor, metrology, automation, medical/pharmaceutical, life sciences and other industries.
Unlike many conventional miniature guides, the Minirail carriage can safely be removed from its guide without balls falling out and is also interchangeable.
This makes handling and installation fast and easy.
The large number of load-bearing balls provide the carriages with high permissible load values and torque.
Each carriage includes wipers on each end to prevent contamination and help retain lubricant inside the carriage.
Schneeberger offers its own relubrication set as well.
Two lubrication ports are located at each end of the carriage for easy lubrication.
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