By: Tony Kliber, Lead Project Engineer-Precision Automation Components, Nexen Group, Inc., Vadnais Heights, Minn.
Linear drive systems are a critical part of a variety of manufacturing processes, from machine tooling and glass cutting to medical and aerospace applications. Conventional rack and pinion systems have traditionally been the solution of choice, but their limitations can impede production goals and efficiency initiatives. Roller pinion systems are designed to overcome the performance challenges associated with rack and pinion systems and to provide the motion control these applications demand without suffering expensive errors. Before installing a linear drive system, you should know what technologies are available, as their individual strengths and limitation can significantly impact overall production costs.
Filed Under: Linear Motion Tips, Motion control • motor controls