Linear guides are the important bits that keep everything in line and the machine accuracy perfect. Be it a relatively simple slide runner or a fully rigid carbon linear guide with ball screw movement and servo motor positioning drive, correct choice of unit for the application is essential.
Sugatsune and THK are the partners of choice for our linear guides and together are happy to discuss application details and characteristics, to ensure the right unit is specified.
From a cost-effective miniature linear rail and carriage assembly through to a full bespoke caged ball curved slide rail, we have the experience and know-how to select the products best suited to your application. Typical applications for linear guides and associated products are:
CNC machine tools - high speed slides with rigidity accuracy to keep machine tolerances low.
Food production machines - Door openers and slides for smooth weight bearing movement
Robotics - miniature rails for grippers, heavy duty bearings for moving robot axis.
Automatic industrial doors - low friction slides for moving heavy doors with ease.
Process and packaging machinery - From miniature rails on hand driven trolleys to heavy duty guides on full production lines
Medical machinery - high accuracy and rigidity to keep resolution and accuracy high on scanners.
Automotive industry - large, long linear guides for automotive carpet cutting.