Linear motion, linear technology, handling systems

Linear axes, linear modules, linear tables, linear guides – everything for your linear motion

Due to the constantly increasing level of automation in production and the rising requirements machines have to fulfil with regard to speed, precision etc., even linear systems need to continue to improve.

Areas of application / use

Machine movements are realised with linear systems. For example, linear axes for the X-, Y- and Z-movements are used in flying saws, laser cutting-off machines, glass processing machines, machine tools etc.

Linear systems are also used in the material flow for pick & place applications. For one, a gantry robot / handling system realised with the use of linear axes offers significant advantages over a classic 6-axis robot.

Gantry systems and/or handling systems are used in a wide range of industry sectors and branches, such as in automation, machine tools, electrical engineering/electronics, the automotive industry, printing industry, special-purpose machines, clean room applications in the semiconductor industry, food industry etc.

In addition to the industry sector, it is above all the application of the handling system and the associated requirements which play a decisive role. The physical sizes which the application is based on are crucial for the selection of the suitable axis types, the suitable drive systems, and the optimal guide systems for the linear axes.

Our experts will assist you with the dimensioning of your linear system and/or the selection of suitable components, such as

• Linear axes, linear modules
• Linear tables
• Rail guides