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 »
A linear actuator converts rotational motion into push or pull linear motion, which can be used for lifting, dropping, sliding, or tilting of machines or materials. They provide safe and clean motion control that is efficient and maintenance free. 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 »
The THK Type RU Roller Ring features compact, yet highly rigid construction. The double-row roller structure and integrated inner and outer rings of the Type RU result in 20 to 30 percent higher rigidity than other manufacturers’ models. 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 »
There are two main types of a recirculating THK ball guide: one that rides on round shafts and one that rides on profiled rails. Because both types are based on recirculating balls, the terminology used to refer to them is very similar and often overlaps. Here’s a breakdown of the most common terms that are used for each one. Read more »
A motion control programming system is a straightforward concept: Initiate and control the movement of a load to perform work. They are capable of precise speed, position, and torque control. An application requiring the positioning of a product, synchronization of separate elements, or the rapid start and stop of motion are case examples for the use of motion control. Read more »
