Product category:
Lubricants
News Release from: Unimatic Engineers | Subject: NSK Translide
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2003
Cutting the cost of linear transfer
systems
A novel design of rolling element linear motion bearing can reduce the cost of implementing product transfer lines and linear transportation systems without compromising on performance.
A novel design of rolling element linear motion bearing can reduce the cost of implementing product transfer lines and linear transportation systems without compromising on performance Highly cost-effective, the Translide linear bearing from NSK combines a high capacity with high levels of dust proofing and a maintenance-free design, making it ideal for arduous applications in vehicle manufacturing, machine tools, tyre manufacture, wood working machinery and other materials handling tasks
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 26 Apr 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Translide is the result of a newly developed manufacturing process for the construction of the rails, and of a design review of ball slide construction.
It is advances in both these areas that have contributed to the substantial cost reductions over traditional designs.
Overall, Translide benefits from a simplified structure, whilst dust-tight high performance end seals, bottom seals and inner seals are built in as standard to enhance the dustproof capability.
The linear bearing is supplied as standard with NSK's K1 lubrication unit to provide long term, maintenance-free operation, and Translide is characterised by its long operational lifespan.
In endurance tests performed on the product, no deterioration in surface roughness was evident on the ball tracks on the rails after running the full distance of the estimated lifespan.
Translide rolling element linear motion bearings are available in single rail lengths up to 4040mm (with butting rails providing for longer lengths) and can accommodate loads from 16,700 to 35,900N. Request a free brochure from Unimatic Engineers ...
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