Product Usage

Selecting and replacing the correct timing pulleys, synchronous pulleys, and tensioning rollers

Belt systems are used where mechanical energy must be efficiently transferred. Depending on the specific requirements for power transmission, precision or even noise minimization, different belt profiles and components such as timing pulleys, synchronous pulleys or tensioning rollers are used. This article shows what to look for when making a selection.

Linear MotionTransmissionTransport
10 Minutes read

Aluminum groove profile - Overview and calculation of deflection

Aluminum construction profiles and system profiles act as load-bearing frame profile in mechanical and process engineering. Together with the respective attachments, the aluminum profile forms a stable and lightweight structure for housings and structural and functional tasks. In this article, you will get an overview of available aluminum construction profiles and how to calculate deflection.

12 Minutes read

Reamer bolts and their advantages for an aligned assembly

In many industries, from mechanical engineering to tool making and precision mechanics, the precisely tolerated positioning of components determines the quality and longevity of a product. Conventional threaded joints are often insufficient to precisely align and securely join components. This is where reamer bolts come into play – they ensure a play-free guide in bores and ensure repeatable assembly with the highest precision. In this article, you will learn why reamer bolts are the better choice for aligned joints, and the role of tolerances, thread runouts, and undercuts for optimal assembly.

JoiningPositioningStandard parts
7 Minutes read

LX Units - Calculating service life using preselection and calculation tool

Industrial reliability and longevity are key – especially for linear units that operate under high loads and in demanding production environments. But how can you accurately determine the service life of a linear unit? This blog post will show you how to precisely calculate the service life and what factors affect the durability of your systems. Avoid unplanned downtime, optimize your maintenance intervals, and rely on the precise design of your linear components.

ConstructionLinear Motion
19 Minutes read

Complete solutions for linear motion - linear units, linear modules and linear actuators

Linear motion allows loads to move in a straight line path instead of rotating loads about an axis. This is an important part of industrial automation.

ConstructionLinear Motion
8 Minutes read

Mechanical power transmission: Movement types, timing belts and gears

There is the uniform movement wherein a body moves at the same speed at all times, and is neither accelerated nor decelerated.

Non-uniform movement occurs when the speed or direction of a body changes during the movement process, which can lead to acceleration or deceleration. There are two cases: uniform acceleration and non-uniform acceleration.

Rotary Motion
10 Minutes read