RK linear axes automate floor conveyors
To modernize an existing conveyor concept for a plastic injection moulding plant, RK Rose+Krieger worked with Lenord, Bauer & Co. to implement fully automatic positioning systems for a multi-level conveyor.
To modernize an existing conveyor concept for a plastic injection moulding plant, RK Rose+Krieger worked with Lenord, Bauer & Co. to implement fully automatic positioning systems for a multi-level conveyor.

Rolling bearing and linear technology
Rodriguez has recently started working with two new sales partners in Scandinavia: Jan Axelsson Consulting in Stockholm/Sweden and Harmek in Oslo/Norway.
Leantechnik positioning system
Leantechnik has developed the AFP modular system, with which different variants of a product can be produced economically on a single production line. The system was commissioned by a customer from the automotive industry.

New stainless steel gas struts from Norelem are available in addition to the regular steel models. The piston rod is made of stainless steel 1.4305, the pressure tube of stainless steel 1.4301.

Linear units are used in many areas of application. Uwe Schmitz, Team Leader Product Management at Item, explains the advantages they have over robotics and what new areas they could be used in.

Even after a decade of operation, the GV3 system from Hepcomotion is still a maintenance-free solution for demanding carpet production.
Pistenbock-Cross is a recreational sport for the snow-free months. The vehicle is steered in a similar way to a toboggan. High-quality vehicle components such as ACE rotation brakes help to dampen unexpected steering impacts and smooth out the steering.

A manufacturer of blow molding systems was not satisfied with the service life of the linear guides on which the mold's clamping plates move. After analyzing the causes of failure, NSK recommended switching to the NH series linear guides.
Rodriguez ball bearing slewing rings can also be found in many unusual applications: For example, a high-performance four-point bearing from the specialist was chosen for the refurbishment of a lighthouse floodlight on the Shetland island of Bressay.

The LS Hybrid hybrid transfer system from Weiss promises up to 20 percent faster cycle times. The further development of the LS 280 transfer system with purely mechanical drive relies on a combination of mechanical cam drive and direct drive.
The linear technology specialists from Rollon will be showcasing their seventh axis concept and the powered Speedy Rail at Motek.

The compensation of weight forces and the generation of stroke-independent constant forces are the primary areas of application for the Magspring magnetic spring in Jung's linear technology range (JA² ).

Bosch Rexroth doubles the speed of the Heavy Duty electromechanical cylinder, EMC-HD 150, and increases the dynamics of powerful movements with new variants of the EMC-HD plug & play actuator. They are primarily used for bending, forming, pressing, flanging or folding.

While some design engineers are still amazed at the vehemence with which IT technologies are pushing their way into factories, basic technologies are also changing. Take linear technology, for example: while many still regard it as a purely mechanical matter, more recent developments paint a different picture.

Icotec presents its new EMV-KEL-U and EMV-KEL-E cable entry strips. Their frames are highly conductive metallized and, together with EMV-KT cable grommets, enable shield- and field-bound interference to be dissipated efficiently.

Torwegge is presenting its smooth-running mini heavy-duty roller rails at a trade fair for the first time. The conveyor elements consist of galvanized sheet metal rails fitted with burnished steel rollers or flanged rollers.

Mädler presents a range of products for drive technology solutions: Roller chain, timing belt and V-belt drives, gears, connecting shafts, bearings, couplings and spindles through to pneumatics.

At Motek in Stuttgart, Hepco will be exhibiting both its 1-Trak system and the GFX guidance system for the Beckhoff XTS (eXtended Transport System), which allows carrier plates, so-called movers, to be controlled individually.

Igus has now developed a filament made of the material Iglidur J350 in order to be able to quickly replace wear parts for applications in the high-temperature range. The filament can be processed within a very short time using a high-temperature 3D printer.

RK Rose+Krieger comes up with innovations in linear and pipe connection technology.