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  • Thomson linear units - ball guide & wheel guide (image 525x363px)

Linear Units

 

What is a linear unit?

 

  • A linear unit is a device that can move a part, product or machine.
  • It is designed to carry load in any direction.
  • It protects the mechanical building blocks it is made of from dust dirt and sometimes also water.

 

What is a benefit of choosing a linear unit?:

  • Proven functionality, parts designed to fit together.
  • Predictable and easily calculable lifetime.
  • Support tools such as calculation programs & 3D models.
  • Wide variety of options and accessories and most important,
  • more cost efficient and quicker.
  • Short delivery time. In some cases only 1 week.

 

The linear units can be ordered with (internal) ball guide, with (external) wheel guide - as well as - (internal) prizm guide. In case of massive side loads units can be ordered with long coaches and double coach design also avaiable.

 

Features of belt drive units:

  • Maximum stroke: 12000mm
  • Linear speed: ≤ 10m/s
  • Acceleration : 40m/s2 -ig
  • Accuracy: ≤ 0,05mm

 

Features of ball screw drive:

  • Maximum stroke: 11000mm
  • Linear speed: ≤ 2,5m/s
  • Accuracy: ≤ 0,005mm

 

Sizing Tool: www.linearmotioneering.com