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1 Harrison Close Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8PA
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1908 303050
http://www.thk.co.uk
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Listing of all 64 news releases from THK UK:
Cylindrical actuator has two drive options
THK's EKR60 actuator offers two drive options - belt or ballscrew drive - and features integrated caged ball technology that provides smooth motion under high speed operation.
News from THK UK ( 8 July 2008)
THK actuators designed for clean room use
THK has introduced linear actuators, which have a number of features to guard against particle emission during operation for use in clean room manufacturing.
News from THK UK (14 April 2008)
No angular backlash with cylindrical ball spline
THK has introduced the LBS cylindrical ball spline, which eliminates angular backlash and can transmit torque at high linear and rotational speeds, making them ideal for use in robotics.
News from THK UK (14 February 2007)
Scraper system prevents dust contamination
THK, the world's largest dedicated developer of linear motion technology, has developed a new scraper system to be used with its renowned recirculating ball linear motion guides.
News from THK UK (30 January 2007)
Actuators and linear motion guides
User application article Actuators and linear motion guides from THK are helping Burnley Packaging Machinery to make improvements to the performance of its packaging machines.
News from THK UK (15 January 2007)
Precision linear motion guides cut costs
In the demanding worlds of optical engineering and instrument manufacture, the latest precision linear motion guides from THK are providing solutions that enhance performance.
News from THK UK ( 1 January 2007)
Sensor positioning with linear guides
User application article Linear motion guides from THK are providing convenient and cost-effective solutions in a wide range of scientific and metrology applications.
News from THK UK ( 6 December 2006)
Linear motion guides improve woodworking machines
User application article Latest linear motion guides are delivering major advances in the reliability and performance of woodworking machines, as well as offering significant cost savings.
News from THK UK (22 November 2006)
10 years of caged ball technology celebrated
THK - developer and manufacturer of linear motion products and systems - is currently celebrating ten years of production for its Caged Ball linear motion technology.
News from THK UK ( 7 November 2006)
Motion control in civil engineering
Technical background article Bernard Lawton, Senior Business Development Engineer at THK, looks at the potential for linear motion guides in civil engineering projects
News from THK UK (30 October 2006)
THK innovations deliver benefits in print
Space and cost savings, enhanced precision and outstanding reliability are among the key benefits that innovative linear motion products from THK
News from THK UK (30 October 2006)
Ballscrews rotate much faster and smoothly
Two ballscrews collectively offer simproved levels of performance and provide exceptionally smooth rotational movement at speeds of up to 160,000DN - faster than competing ballscrews.
News from THK UK (15 September 2006)
Clean environment actuator has high accuracy
An actuator provides an outstanding level of accuracy and excellent rigidity, comprising of a miniature linear motion guide and ballscrew in a complete, compact unit for use in clean environments.
News from THK UK (11 August 2006)
Linear actuators enhance CMM precision
User application article A coordinate measuring system is using high performance linear actuators to provide exceptionally high levels of accuracy, with a measuring frequency of 1kHz and a resolution under 30nm.
News from THK UK (31 July 2006)
Linear slides and guides for safer transport
A new range of linear slides and guides has been launched by THK, the world's largest dedicated developer and manufacturer of linear motion technology, for use in on- and off-road vehicles.
News from THK UK ( 5 June 2006)
Cross motion linear guides reduce assembly time
An extended range of high accuracy SCR cross motion linear guides have been developed to help machine builders and OEMs reduce design and assembly time and costs.
News from THK UK (28 April 2006)
Linear motion R and D to improve reliability
R and D programme into linear motion technology that can be used both in the most extreme manufacturing and process applications in order to dramatically improve reliability.
News from THK UK (20 April 2006)
High performance linear motion systems get larger
A range of high performance, virtually maintenance-free linear motion systems with high levels of rigidity, accuracy and reliability, now include larger sizes of 130mm and 150mm versions.
News from THK UK (30 March 2006)
Caged roller guides have greater load capacity
Caged roller guides now have extra wide guide rails to provide greater load capacity, in terms of weight and overall size, with excellent levels of rigidity, positional accuracy and repeatability.
News from THK UK (20 February 2006)
Linear actuator designed for use in clean room
A linear actuator is designed for use in clean room, bio-medical and containment environments combines rigidity, accuracy and reliability in a compact, virtually zero maintenance unit.
News from THK UK ( 9 February 2006)
Linear motion systems improve automation cells
Linear motion guides are compact, lightweight
Rigid, accurate guides are maintenance-free
Caged ball technology speeds ballscrews
Small linear actuators have high performance
Precision lubrication gives precision results
World's smallest linear guide?
THK invests in new UK facilities
Laminated scrapers extend linear guide lives
Linear motion guides are almost maintenance-free
Novel cross guide cuts machine build time
High capacity ballscrew takes twice the load
Linear actuators can replace pneumatic cylinders
High capacity linear guide takes 780 tonnes load
Linear bushings provide extended travel
Maintenance-free linear motion parts make sense
Production track cuts assembly time, saves costs
High rigidity guide unit uses low profile rollers
Partnership extends linear motion solutions
Miniature linear motor module is integrated
Linear and spiral motion offered in a single unit
Wyko to distribute THK motion control products
Precision ground ballscrews meet DIN 69051 part 5
Rigid, caged roller products accept heavy loads
An alternative to purchasing new ballscrews
Caged balls improve ballscrew performance
Caged ball linear guides reduce maintenance
Cross roller bearings can improve machinery
Circular motion guide ensures milling accuracy
Unit combines linear motion guide and motor
Circular guides provide rotary motion quickly
Linear guide maker doubles capacity
Latest linear motion systems speed die cutter
Ballscrew options and fitments expanded
Scraper system keeps guide rails clear
Motion control and actuator technologies combined
Bearing and slideway review increased flexibility
LM guides have minimum dimensions
LM guide and linear motor combined in single unit
Compact linear actuator is outstandingly accurate
Miniature guides load equally in four directions
THK names UK distributor for linear motion items
Linear caged roller guide system takes high loads
Caged ball increases ballscrew life
