THK Expands on Caged Technology Line with Larger Sized LM Guides and Ball Screws Schaumburg, IL - THK has developed the demonstrated execution of its confined innovation LM Guides and Ball Screws with the presentation of its additional huge line of items. THK's new Type SNS300 LM Guide is the biggest LM Guide with Caged Ball Technology. The SNS300 highlights a tallness of 300 mm, a square width of 540 mm, a square length of 976 mm, and a rail width of 300 mm. Read more »
Type SRS-N block lengths start from size 9 to 15. This is an increase in block length from the Type SRS LM guide, where blocks range from 30.8 mm to 55.5 mm. The dynamic load rating for the Type SRS-N starts at 3.48 C (kN) (2.69 for the Type SRS), while static load ratings start at 3.34 Co(kN) (2.31for the Type SRS LM guide). Read more »
The Linear Motion Guide for medium to low vacuums exhibits an incredible vacuum reachable degree. The grease that is utilized on the medium to low vacuum LM Guide has a lower moving opposition contrasted and fluorine grease that is utilized in typical vacuums and can acquire a steady moving movement. Read more »
THK's high-speed Type SKR Actuator is now available in two new smaller sizes of 20mm and 26mm. With the Type SKR, customers can get the benefits of THK's Caged Technology Ball Screw and Caged Ball LM Guide Technology in one high-speed actuator. Read more »
Manufactured in the U.S.A., THK's Latest Actuator Type GL-N Offers Dramatic Improvements over All Actuators Schaumburg, IL - Made in the U.S.A. THK's new Actuator Type GL-N offers a newly engineered enhancement to offer the best of all actuator features with the unique benefits of Caged Technology in one actuator. Read more »
Medical robotics is a relatively new field. The first documented robot-assisted surgical procedure took place in 1985, and 15 years later the da Vinci Surgical System became the first robotic surgical system approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for general laparoscopic surgery. In a short period of time, the market for surgical robots and other medical robots has grown considerably, with total global sales estimated at $4.2 billion in 2015. Read more »
Linear rail guides are designed for applications that call for precise motion with high load-bearing capability. But improper mounting can add unnecessary loads, reduce life, and undermine the inherent travel accuracy of the linear guide system. Understanding and following the three mounting specifications described below will help ensure your THK linear guide installation achieves the desired accuracy and doesn’t succumb to premature failure. Read more »
Motion controllers are the brains of any motion control system. In feedback-based systems, they take an input command from the user, compare it with a feedback signal from the motor, and take corrective action to bring the output (or actual position) and input (or desired position) in line with one another, ideally with little or no error. Here, we discuss exactly what a motion control board is. Read more »
We are surrounded by things that move in a linear fashion. At THK, their roots lie in the development of a THK LM Guide that can guide a device accurately along a straight line. This manufacturing know-how has let THK continue expanding the range of linear guidance products they produce. Read more »
Motion control is a sub-field of automation, encompassing the systems or sub-systems involved in moving parts of machines in a controlled manner. The main components involved typically include a motion controller, an energy amplifier, and one or more prime movers or linear actuators. Read more »
