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News Release from: Schaeffler (UK) | Subject: Linear drive
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 April 2007
Linear actuator is ideal for assembly
Schaeffler UK has introduced a linear actuator with a linear ball bearing guideway and ballscrew drive that is ideal for automation, handling, assembly and sheet metal forming applications.
Schaeffler UK has extended its linear actuator range to include a unit with a linear ball bearing guideway and ballscrew drive, offering high positional accuracy and speeds of up to 2.5m/s, ideal for automation, handling, assembly and sheet metal forming applications Schaeffler UK has extended its 'MKUVE' series of linear actuator modules with a unit that comprises a linear ball bearing guideway assembly and ballscrew drive
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The units are also easily interchangeable with other linear components in Schaeffler's range.
The new 'MKUVE20-KGT' module is ideal for moving moderate loads with high positional accuracy (up to a maximum speed of 2.5m/s), while supporting high moment loads about all three axes.
The module incorporates Schaeffler's recirculating ball guidance system with two carriages, the 'KUVE20-S'.
This enables the movement of moderate loads with high rigidity.
The actuator unit is protected using bellows.
The module is driven by a ballscrew drive, which has a nominal spindle diameter of 20mm, a pitch of 5mm, 10mm, 20mm or 50mm.
For 5mm and 10mm pitch sizes, a preloaded double nut is available.
The spindle is supported by an axial, angular contact ball bearing from Schaeffler's 'ZKLF' series.
The guidance system and drive are integrated in an extremely rigid support rail that can be easily matched to the customer's machine or production equipment using simple T-slots, making life easier for machine builders and systems integrators. Request a free brochure from Schaeffler (UK) ...
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