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MK5 8PA
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Listing of all 98 news releases from THK UK:
A decade of linear motion evolution
Technical background article Bob Love, Technical Manager for THK UK, chronicles the evolution of the linear motion guide mechanism and his company's Caged Ball technology.
News from THK UK (13 April 2007)
Cylindrical ball spline removes angular backlash
THK has introduced its latest LBS cylindrical ball spline, which is designed to eliminate angular backlash while providing high levels of rigidity and accuracy from a compact, rugged device.
News from THK UK (12 February 2007)
Scrapers clear contamination from linear guides
Scraper system for recirculating ball linear motion guides is an efficient and cost effective solution to the problem of dust contamination in the cutting mechanism of carpet looms.
News from THK UK (26 January 2007)
Linear motion products bring machines up to date
User application article High performance actuators and linear motion guides help Burnley Packaging Machinery to make considerable improvements to the performance of its packaging machines.
News from THK UK (11 January 2007)
Linear motion guides keep optics on track
User application article In the demanding worlds of optical engineering and instrument manufacture, precision linear motion guides not only enhance performance, but also cut costs and reduce maintenance requirements.
News from THK UK (22 December 2006)
Reliable circular motion from guide assembly
User application article In a liquid crystal display evaluation machine, THK's HCR-series circular guides are playing a key role by enabling very precise positioning of the sensor
News from THK UK ( 6 December 2006)
Linear motion guides keep woodworking in line
User application article The latest linear motion guides from THK are delivering major advances in the reliability and performance of woodworking machines, as well as offering significant cost savings in many cases.
News from THK UK (21 November 2006)
Linear motion technology clocks up ten years
THK is currently celebrating ten years of production for its innovative Caged Ball linear motion (LM) technology.
News from THK UK ( 8 November 2006)
Linear motion products move into printing
User application article Space and cost savings, enhanced precision and outstanding reliability are among the key benefits that innovative linear motion products deliver in printing-industry applications.
News from THK UK (31 October 2006)
Slides make a move into door market
Innovative linear motion products help produce quieter and more compact operating mechanisms for sliding doors in elevators and general building applications.
News from THK UK (17 October 2006)
Stainless steel guides have medical applications
New generation linear motion products have the potential to change the face of practices within the surgical, dental, ophthalmic and healthcare industries.
News from THK UK ( 4 October 2006)
Linear motion products suit food and vending
THK has introduced its latest range of linear motion products for use in a wide range of food and vending machinery, from soup dispensing to sushi making equipment.
News from THK UK ( 6 September 2006)
Ballscrews and guides suit mining and oilfields
The latest range of linear actuators and ballscrews from THK are designed for use in a wide range of mining and oilfield applications.
News from THK UK (23 August 2006)
High performance linear actuators
User application article Linear actuators from THK are being used in an innovative new coordinate measuring system to provide exceptionally high levels of accuracy
News from THK UK (31 July 2006)
Linear technology advances fitness equipment
THK has introduced its latest range of linear actuators and bushes for use in a wide range of contemporary fitness equipment.
News from THK UK (27 June 2006)
Linear guides suit automotive applications
A new range of linear slides and guides is designed for use in on- and off-road vehicles.
News from THK UK ( 5 June 2006)
Heavy duty guides aid the generation game
Linear guides and ballscrews are designed for use in a wide range of applications in the power generating and associated sectors.
News from THK UK (19 May 2006)
Linear guides come in smaller sizes
New sizes of cross motion linear guides are especially suitable for use in compact automation and production systems.
News from THK UK ( 1 May 2006)
Linear motion technology evolves to extremes
The focus of THK's R and D programme is to evolve a new generation of linear motion technology that can be used both in the most extreme operating conditions.
News from THK UK (21 April 2006)
Roller guide range adds larger sizes
THK has extended its range of high performance linear motion systems still further, with the launch of two larger sizes to the Super Roller Guide (SRG) series.
News from THK UK ( 3 April 2006)
How to specify linear motion guides - Part 2
Wider guides handle heavier loads
Actuator protects surrounding environment
Linear motion gear for making drive shafts
How to specify linear motion guides
Low-cost actuators target domestic market
Linear guides take on heavier duties
Guides now available in larger sizes
Alliance celebrates first successful year
Guides reduce design and assembly time
Ballscrews prove bigger isn't necessarily better
Linear guides turn to civil engineering
Linear actuators come in smaller sizes
Miniature guides keep it quiet
Precision lubrication gives precision results
THK invests in new UK facilities
Small claims for linear motion guides
Scraper keeps linear guides running smoothly
Novel cross guide cuts machine build time
Ballscrews handle heavy loads smoothly
Revolutionary linear actuator replaces pneumatics
Linear bushings provide extended travel
Linear guides are spot on for bio research
Novel production track cuts assembly time
Roller guides boost linear performance
Module provides complete linear motion package
THK extends partnership with Renishaw and HMK
Splines supply superior system performance
Wyko extends distribution network
Caged roller guides carry on quietly
Caged balls improve new ballscrew performance
Guides take new CNC concept to reliable conclusion
Cross roller bearings handle higher loads
Guides simplify circular motion
Linear system provides food for thought
European plant to double production capacity
Linear motion system for electronics assembly
Linear motion is key to die-cutting accuracy
Contact scraper smooths out linear guides
Actuator moves to electronics assembly
Guides smooth the way to real coffee
Actuators provide complete solutions
Ball skills are central to CNC success
Linear motion sets the balls rolling
Caged ball guides handle more load
Miniature actuator for increased accuracy
Link balls drive Inspiration forward
Guides handle equal loads in all four directions
BSL named as official distributor
Low-profile guide for linear motion
Silent ballscrew offers impressive performance
High corrosion resistance on new linear guide
Ultra-wide caged ball linear guide introduced
Caged Ball technology in pick and place machinery
Linear guide production begins in Europe
High temperature linear guides handle 150C
Specialist lubricants for linear guides released
Extra-wide versions of linear guides introduced
Linear guides ideal for restricted spaces
Linear guide aimed at wet applications
Linear actuator covers 100mm to 2700mm
Linear guide hits 23,000km on single lubrication
Smoother circular motion from THK
More reliable, accurate link motion
Low cost and high accuracy from ballscrews
