HSB Beta 60-SGV Quick guide

FM 240 Master MuW Manual Beta Type S Rev.01
HSB Automation GmbH
In Laisen 74
72766 Reutlingen
Germany
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www.hsb-automation.de
Distributor:
SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG
Spann- und Greiftechnik
Bahnhofstr. 106 - 134
74348 Lauffen/Neckar
Germany
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Original
Assembly and
Maintenance Manual
Linear Unit
Types
Beta 60-SGV-SSS
Beta 70-C-SRS-SSS
Beta 80-SRS-SSS
Beta 80-SGV
Beta 100-D-SSS
Beta 110-SRS-SSS
Beta 110-C-SGV
Beta 120-C-SSS
Beta 140-SRS-SSS
Beta 140-C-SSS
Beta 165-SSS
Beta 165-SGV
Beta 165-C-SGV
Beta 180-SSS
Beta 180-C-SSS

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Contents
1Safety........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Symbols used............................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Regulation use .......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 General safety........................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Use in explosive environments.................................................................................. 4
1.6 Technical condition of the linear unit.......................................................................... 5
1.7 Modifications to the linear unit ................................................................................... 5
1.8 Requirements for personnel....................................................................................... 5
1.9 Obligations of the operating company........................................................................ 6
2Warranty ...................................................................................................................7
3Technical data –Standard model...........................................................................8
4Product description...............................................................................................17
5Transportation and storage ..................................................................................20
6Installation and adjustment...................................................................................21
6.1 Installing the linear unit by mounting rails ................................................................ 21
6.2 Screwing the linear unit into place from below......................................................... 22
6.3 Setting maximum travel........................................................................................... 22
6.3.1 Setting the positions of the inductive limit switches ..................................22
6.3.2 Setting the positions of the mechanical limit switches...............................24
6.4 Mounting a drive unit ............................................................................................... 25
6.4.1 Mounting a motor.....................................................................................26
7Start-up...................................................................................................................27
8Operation................................................................................................................28
9Shutdown................................................................................................................29
10 Maintenance...........................................................................................................29
10.1 Lubrication............................................................................................................... 29
10.2 Replacing cover bands............................................................................................ 33

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About this manual
Applicability
This manual applies to the following linear units with spindle drive:
•Beta 60-SGV-SSS
•Beta 70-C-SRS-SSS
•Beta 80-SRS-SSS
•Beta 80-SGV
•Beta 100-D-SSS
•Beta 110-SRS-SSS
•Beta 110-C-SGV
•Beta 120-C-SSS
•Beta 140-SRS-SSS
•Beta 140-C-SSS
•Beta 165-SSS
•Beta 165-SGV
•Beta 165-C-SGV
•Beta 180-SSS
•Beta 180-C-SSS
The drawings show the Beta 60-SSS type and serve as examples for
all other types, though some of the details may differ.

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1 Safety
The Assembly and Maintenance Manual is a component element of the
product package, and must always be kept to hand as a reference
source.
The Manual must be passed on if the unit is sold on or given away.
If there is anything in this manual which you do not fully understand,
please be sure to contact the manufacturers.
1.1 Symbols used
This manual employs the following symbols to indicate hazards as well
as other types of symbol:
Indicates immediate danger.
Failure to observe this notice entails risk of death or very serious injury.
Indicates moderate risk.
Failure to observe this notice may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a danger carrying a medium to high risk.
Failure to observe this notice may result in light to moderate injury or
damage to property.
Note
Indicates tips on use of the machine and optimising its efficiency.
1.2 Regulation use
The mechanical linear unit is intended for installation in machines, and
is used solely for manipulating, positioning, transporting, palletising ,
loading, unloading, clamping, clocking, tensioning, testing, measuring,
handling and pushing workpieces or tools.
Pay attention to the basic applications of the linear unit set out in
sections 4 and 3.
In order to comply with the EU Directive governing Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC), the mechanical linear unit may only be used in
industrial environments.
Any other use, or use for purposes beyond those stipulated, will be
classed as illegitimate. The manufacturers accept no liability for any
loss thereby incurred. The risk is borne solely by the operators.

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1.3 General safety
Preconditions for
operation
The linear unit must not be put into operation until the machine or line
into which it is installed conforms to the following:
•Relevant accident prevention regulations
•Generally accepted safety standards
•EU directives
•Standards governing the electromagnetic compatibility of machinery
•Other applicable standards
•Applicable national legislation.
Safe operation
To ensure safe operation, refer to the following documents:
•This operating manual for the linear unit, particularly the technical
data
•The operating manual for the line into which it is installed
1.4 Use in clean rooms (ISO 14644)
The linear units used in clean rooms are fitted with a vent hole
(generally G1/2“) at the basic profile.
The following guidelines must be observed:
•The linear unit must be subjected to a negative pressure of 0.2 bar.
•The linear unit must be relubricated with a grease suitable for use
in clean rooms (basic lubrication carried out using Klübersynth
BEM 32-34).
1.5 Use in explosive environments
The linear units are suitable for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres, but the supplement to these assembly and maintenance
instructions " FM_319_Use-in-Atex-zones-MuW " must be observed.

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1.6 Technical condition of the linear unit
State of the art
The unit conforms to the current state of the art and applicable rules
and regulations. The unit conforms to the EU Machinery Directive,
harmonised European standards or corresponding national standards:
•Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
•DIN EN ISO 12 100:2011-03 Safety of Machinery, General Design
Guidelines, Risk Assessment and Reduction
•DIN EN ISO 13850:2008-09: Safety of machinery; emergency-stop
devices
•DIN EN 60 204-1:2006: Electrical equipment for industrial machines
•2004/108/EC: EMC Directive
•EMVG: German law relating to the electromagnetic compatibility of
equipment dated 26.02.2008 (Federal Gazette I p. 220)
1.7 Modifications to the linear unit
Modifications
The linear unit must not be modified, either in its basic design or in its
safety components, without our written consent. Any such unauthorised
modification will void our liability in respect of the unit.
The operating company may only carry out the maintenance and repair
work detailed in this operating manual. Any other measures, such as to
replace wearing parts and components, may be carried out only in
consultation with our service engineers, by the service engineers
themselves, or by us directly.
Installed safety devices must never be dismantled or disabled.
When fitting special attachments to the unit, follow the fitting
instructions provided by the manufacturers!
1.8 Requirements for personnel
The linear unit has been designed and built in accordance with the
state of the art and accepted safety standards. Hazards may
nevertheless be posed when operating it. Consequently, the unit may
only be installed and operated by trained, competent personnel.
All personnel assigned to install, operate, maintain, repair or dismantle
a linear unit must have read and understood this operating manual, and
in particular section 1, “Safety”.
Work on parts carrying live electrical current may be carried out only by
trained electricians. Such work includes:

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•Installing safety limit switches
•Mounting a drive unit
•Checking the direction of rotation of the drive
1.9 Obligations of the operating company
Instruction of
personnel
In accordance with EU Health and Safety Directive 89/655/EEC articles
6(1) and 7 and with the Framework Directive 89/391/EEC articles 1(1)
and 6(1), the company operating the linear unit must provide personnel
assigned to install, operate, maintain, repair or dismantle the unit with
appropriate instruction, in particular with regard to safety.
We recommend that companies require their personnel to provide
written confirmation of having received such instruction.
Checking the unit
In accordance with EU Health and Safety Directive 89/655/EEC article
4a, the operating company must subject to the unit to thorough
checking prior to putting it into operation, after carrying out repairs, and
after malfunctions have occurred.
Legibility and
maintenance of
affixed notices and
labels
The operating company must ensure that all notices and labels
attached to the unit are fully legible (in particular details of the serial
number) and must ensure compliance with all instructions contained on
them. Damaged or illegible notices and labels must be replaced.

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2 Warranty
The warranty conditions are laid down in the terms and conditions of
delivery and payment issued at time of order. Warranty cover will be
voided if:
•the unit is not operated in accordance with the stipulated regulation
use;
•the instructions set out in this operating manual are not followed;
•the unit is modified without the consent of the manufacturers;
•screws sealed by locking varnish are unlocked.
The manufacturer’s warranty in respect of maintenance and repair work
applies only if original replacement parts are used.

Technical data –Standard model
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3 Technical data –Standard model
Technical data - Linear unit
Sizes
Beta type with spindle drive
Beta 60
Beta 70-C
SSS
SGV
SRS
SSS
Drive element
BSD2)
TSC3)
BSD
TSD
BSD2)
TSD3)
BSD
TSD
Max. speed [rpm]
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
Spindle diameter [mm]
20
16
Spindle pitch [mm]
5
10
20
50
4
8
16
5
10
20
50
4
8
16
5
10
20
4
8
5
10
20
4
8
Moment of inertia [kgm²/m]
8.50 x 10-5
3.25 x 10-5
Max. velocity1) [m/s]
2,50
1,00
Max. acceleration [m/s2]
20
20
No-load torque [Nm]
0,70
0,35
0,40
Maximum travel (standard) [mm]
5120
2730
Repeat accuracy [mm]
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
Operating temperature [°C] (continuous
operation)
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
Geometrical moment of inertia IY[mm4]
474324
583502
563227
Geometrical moment of inertia IZ[mm4]
577693
852344
852687
Length of standard carriage [mm]
180
180
190
Length of long carriage [mm]
230
-
240
Weight (without travel) [kg]
4,30
3,65
3,65
3,50
Weight (per 100 mm travel) [kg]
0,80
0,65
0,45
0,60
Weight of standard carriage [kg]
1,50
1,15
1,60
1,25
Weight of long carriage [kg]
1,80
-
2,02
1,60
Noise emission max. [dB A] 4)
85
80
80
1) Dependent on spindle pitch at max. speed
2) Ball Screw Drive
3) Trapezoidal Screw Drive
4) The figure will vary based on assembly with other system components

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Technical data - Linear unit
Sizes
Beta type with spindle drive
Beta 80
Beta 100-D
SRS
SSS
SGV
SSS
Drive element
BSD2)
TSD3)
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
Max. speed [rpm]
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
Spindle diameter [mm]
20
25
24
20
Spindle pitch [mm]
5
10
20
50
4
8
16
5
10
20
50
4
8
16
5
10
25
50
5
10
5
10
20
50
4
8
Moment of inertia [kgm²/m]
8.50 x 10-5
2.25 x 10-4
8.50 x 10-5
Max. velocity1) [m/s]
2,50
2,50
Max. acceleration [m/s2]
20
20
No-load torque [Nm]
0,60
0,80
1,00
1,30
Maximum travel (standard) [mm]
5020
5060
Repeat accuracy [mm]
±0,03
±0,03
±0,03
±0,03
Operating temperature [°C] (continuous
operation)
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
Geometrical moment of inertia IY[mm4]
1274608
1371407
917778
1274608
Geometrical moment of inertia IZ[mm4]
1706029
1677472
2328902
1706029
Length of standard carriage [mm]
210
210
Length of long carriage [mm]
270
-
270
Weight (without travel) [kg]
5,40
6,20
12,50
6,20
Weight (per 100 mm travel) [kg]
0,70
1,10
1,40
0,75
Weight of standard carriage [kg]
2,20
5,80
3,40
Weight of long carriage [kg]
2,80
2,40
-
4,00
Noise emission max. [dB A] 4)
80
80
80
80
1) Dependent on spindle pitch at max. speed
2) Ball Screw Drive
3) Trapezoidal Screw Drive
4) The figure will vary based on assembly with other system components

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Technical data - Linear unit
Sizes
Beta type with spindle drive
Beta 110
Beta 110-C
Beta 120-C
SRS
SGV
SGV
SSS
Drive element
BSD2)
TSD3)
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
Max. speed [rpm]
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
Spindle diameter [mm]
25
24
25
24
40
32
Spindle pitch [mm]
5
10
25
50
5
10
5
10
25
50
5
10
5
10
20
40
7
5
10
20
40
6
Moment of inertia [kgm²/m]
2,25 x 10-4
1,65 x 10-3
6,45 x 10-4
Max. velocity1) [m/s]
2,50
2,00
2,00
Max. acceleration [m/s2]
20
20
20
No-load torque [Nm]
1,00
1,50
1,50
2,00
Maximum travel (standard) [mm]
4920
4920
5120
Repeat accuracy [mm]
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
Operating temperature [°C] (continuous
operation)
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
Geometrical moment of inertia IY[mm4]
4999522
4974348
4940967
7217779
Geometrical moment of inertia IZ[mm4]
6042239
5898662
5979329
8754150
Length of standard carriage [mm]
320
320
320
Length of long carriage [mm]
500
-
500
Weight (without travel) [kg]
12,50
13,50
15,40
22,00
Weight (per 100 mm travel) [kg]
1,40
1,70
2,25
2,70
Weight of standard carriage [kg]
5,80
5,30
6,00
8,00
Weight of long carriage [kg]
9,10
8,30
-
12,00
Noise emission max. [dB A] 4)
80
80
80
80

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Technical data - Linear unit
Sizes
Beta type with spindle drive
Beta 140
Beta 165
SRS
SSS
SSS
SGV
Drive element
BSD2)
TSD3)
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
Max. speed [rpm]
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
Spindle diameter [mm]
25
24
25
24
40
Spindle pitch [mm]
5
10
25
50
5
10
5
10
25
50
5
10
5
10
20
40
7
5
10
20
40
7
Moment of inertia [kgm²/m]
2.25 x 10-4
1.65 x 10-3
Max. velocity1) [m/s]
2,50
2,00
Max. acceleration [m/s2]
20
20
No-load torque [Nm]
1,00
1,50
3,00
Maximum travel (standard) [mm]
4920
4910
Repeat accuracy [mm]
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
±0,03
±0,03
Operating temperature [°C] (continuous
operation)
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
Geometrical moment of inertia IY[mm4]
3160259
21411115
24649421
Geometrical moment of inertia IZ[mm4]
9121665
25986463
31365033
Length of standard carriage [mm]
320
400
Length of long carriage [mm]
500
600
Weight (without travel) [kg]
14,00
15,00
37,90
35,00
Weight (per 100 mm travel) [kg]
1,40
1,90
4,20
3,80
Weight of standard carriage [kg]
6,20
7,00
11,50
10,50
Weight of long carriage [kg]
9,70
10,90
17,25
16,25
Noise emission max. [dB A] 4)
80
80
80
80
1) Dependent on spindle pitch at max. speed
2) Ball Screw Drive
3) Trapezoidal Screw Drive
4) The figure will vary based on assembly with other system components

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Technical data - Linear unit
Sizes
Beta type with spindle drive
Beta 140-C
Beta 180-C
Beta 180
SSS
SSS
SSS
Drive element
BSD2)
TSD3)
BSD
TSD
BSD
TSD
Max. speed [rpm]
3000
1500
3000
1500
3000
1500
Spindle diameter [mm]
25
24
32
32
Spindle pitch [mm]
5
10
25
50
5
10
5
10
20
40
6
5
10
20
40
6
Moment of inertia [kgm²/m]
2,25 x 10-4
6,45 x 10-4
6,45 x 10-4
Max. velocity1) [m/s]
2,50
2,00
2,00
Max. acceleration [m/s2]
20
20
20
No-load torque [Nm]
1,50
2,50
2,50
Maximum travel (standard) [mm]
4920
4930
4930
Repeat accuracy [mm]
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
±0,03
-
Operating temperature [°C] (continuous
operation)
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
0 ... 80
Geometrical moment of inertia IY[mm4]
3117373
9351064
Geometrical moment of inertia IZ[mm4]
9047121
24300412
Length of standard carriage [mm]
320
380
380
Length of long carriage [mm]
500
600
600
Weight (without travel) [kg]
15,00
37,00
33,50
Weight (per 100 mm travel) [kg]
1,90
3,00
2,80
Weight of standard carriage [kg]
7,00
14,30
10,80
Weight of long carriage [kg]
10,90
15,40
15,50
Noise emission max. [dB A] 4)
80
80
80
1) Dependent on spindle pitch at max. speed
2) Ball Screw Drive
3) Trapezoidal Screw Drive
4) The figure will vary based on assembly with other system components

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Forces and moments - Beta linear unit with spindle drive
Type designation
Dynamic forces [Nm]
Dynamic moments [Nm]
FX
FY
FZ
-FZ
MX
MY
MZ
Mno-load
Beta 60-SSS
4000
600
1800
1200
60
180
120
0,7
Beta 60-SGV
4000
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,7
Beta 70-C-SRS
2000
300
1000
400
35
120
60
0,3
Beta 70-C-SSS
2000
600
1800
1200
60
180
120
0,4
Beta 80-SRS
4000
500
1500
800
50
180
100
0,6
Beta 80-SSS
4000
800
3000
2000
100
250
250
0,8
Beta 80-SGV
6000
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,5
Beta 100-D-SSS
4000
1800
4000
3000
350
750
750
1,5
Beta 110-C-SGV
16000
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,5
Beta 110-SRS
6000
3000
5000
2500
400
800
600
1,5
Beta 110-SSS
6000
2000
8000
4000
300
600
450
1
Beta 120-C-SSS
12000
4000
12000
6000
600
1500
1000
2,0
Beta 140-SRS
6000
2500
5000
3000
350
700
700
1,5
Beta 140-SSS
6000
2500
6000
4000
500
1000
1000
1,8
Beta 140-C-SSS
6000
3200
7500
5000
600
1200
1200
1,8
Beta 165-SGV
18000
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
Beta 165-C-SGV
25000
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,2
Beta 165-SSS
18000
5000
15000
8000
700
1400
1100
3
Beta 180-SSS
12000
6000
12000
6000
1500
3000
1500
2,5
Beta 180-C-SSS
6000
6000
15000
8000
1800
3600
1800
2,5
Figures in ( ) relate to the long carriage.
Mno-load = No-load torque ±30%
The forces and moments quoted are maximum values for the single load. In the event
of combined loading or simultaneous occurrence of multiple moments or forces, the
individual values must be reduced. In case of doubt consult Technical Support.

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Dynamic load ratings of ball screw drives - Beta linear unit
Model and size
Nominal Ø in
[mm]
Pitch in [mm]
Cdyn [N]
Beta 70
Beta 70-C
16
5
9300
10
14300
20
7450
Beta 60
Beta 80
Beta 100-D
20
5
10500
10
13500
20
11500
50
12300
Beta 110
Beta 140
Beta 140-C
25
5
12300
10
13200
25
15800
50
14500
Beta 120-C
Beta 180
Beta 180-C
32
5
21500
10
33100
20
29700
40
14900
Beta 165
Beta 110-C-SGV
40
5
23800
10
38000
20
33300
40
35000
Beta 165-C-SGV
50
10
68700
20
60000
Dynamic load rating of ball screw nut to DIN 69051, 1989

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Dynamic load ratings of rail guides - Beta linear unit
Model
Size
Number
of rails
Number
of
carriages
Load rating
per carriage
Cdyn [N]
THK / Rex*
Preten-sion
FV
[N]
THK / Rex*
Mt [Nm]
THK / Rex*
Guide
spacing in
direction x
(lx1) [mm]
Guide
spacing in
direction y
(ly) [mm]
Beta 60
15
1
2
11271 / 9860
564 / 620
60 / 74
106 (156)
Beta 70-C
15
1
2
11271 / 9860
564 / 620
60 / 74
124 (174)
-
Beta 80
20
1
2
17700 / 23400
885 / 1500
210 / 240
128 (188)
-
Beta 100
20
1
2
11271 / 9860
564 / 620
210
152 (272)
-
Beta 100-D-SSS
15
2
4
25160 / 28600
1258 / 1820
-
150 (210)
56
Beta 110
25
1
2
35558 / 36500
1778 / 2540
340
203 (383)
-
Beta 120-C
30
1
2
11271 / 9860
564 / 620
580
184 (364)
-
Beta 140
15
2
4
17700 / 23400
885 / 1500
-
180 (330)
72
Beta 140-C-SSS
20
2
4
49448 / 51800
2472 / 3350
-
210 (360)
76
Beta 165-SSS
35
1
2
17700 / 23400
885 / 1500
985 / 890
219 (329)
-
Beta 180-SSS
20
2
4
25160 / 28600
1258 / 1820
-
247 (467)
84
Beta 180-C-SSS
25
2
4
11271 / 9860
564 / 620
-
233 (453)
84
Figures in ( ) relate to the long carriage
The load rating and pre-tension figures relate to the standard linear guidance system with recirculating linear ball bearings
* Rex = Rexroth

Technical data –Standard model
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Tightening torques [Nm] for fixing screws
Fixing screws
M4
M5
M6
M8
M10
M12
The figures given are intended as
guides.
For shorter insertion depths, the
figures must be adjusted
accordingly.
DIN912/ISO4762-8.8
2,7
5,4
9,0
22,0
43,0
74,0
DIN912/ISO4762-10.9
3,0
5,7
9,0
22,0
43,0
74,0
DIN912/ISO4762-12.9
3,0
5,7
9,0
22,0
43,0
74,0
Tightening torques [Nm] for clutch with clamping hub
Size
14
19
24
28
38
Clutch diameter [mm]
30
40
55
65
80
Screw size
M3
M6
M6
M8
M8
Tightening torque [Nm]
1,34
10,50
10,50
25,00
25,00
Tightening torques [Nm] for clutch with clamping ring hub
Size
14
19
24
28
38
Clutch diameter [mm]
30
40
55
65
80
Screw size
M3
M4
M5
M5
M6
Tightening torque [Nm]
1,34
2,90
6,00
6,00
10,00

Product description
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4 Product description
Linear unit with
spindle drive
Key
1
Fixed bearing
5
Movable bearing
2
Carriage
6
Base profile
3
Lubricating nipple
7
Driver
4
Cover band
Figure 1: Component assemblies of the Beta 60 linear unit with spindle drive

Product description
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Roller bearing and
linear guidance
system
Key
2
Carriage
9
Roller bearing guidance system
6
Base profile
10
Recirculating ball bearing
8
Thread drive
11
Guide rails
Figure 2: Guide elements
A mechanical linear unit converts rotational motion into linear motion
and is used to move loads quickly, safely and precisely from one
position to another. It consists of an aluminium base profile, a moving
carriage supported by a guide element (recirculating ball bearing or
roller bearing guidance system) and a drive element (screw or timing
belt drive).
Depending on its design, the carriage is able to absorb forces and
moments in all directions, and is positively connected to the guidance
and drive elements by way of the so-called drivers.
The base profile is self-supporting up to a certain length, and is
equipped with grooves for mounting.
As an option, the linear unit can be equipped with accessories such as
a cover, screw supports, inductive or mechanical limit switches and
other fittings (see section 6.3).