HepcoMotion

For efficient lifting of any load in environments where moisture or chemicals can compromise the mechanism, or where hygienic and contaminant-free operation is a prerequisite, the latest introduction from HepcoMotion® is a real breakthrough. Its new ZIMM Z-Series provides an off-the-shelf range of Screw Jacks that is both corrosion resistant and competitively priced. On most, if not all comparable systems, corrosion protection is ‘extra’ not ‘standard’.

CRT Heaven has created a cathode ray tube (CRT) screen splitting process that is unparalleled in its speed, energy efficiency and reliability. The very nature of that process however creates sub-5 micron glass dust that can – and did – play havoc with system’s linear bearings. Dust infiltrated the ball-race causing premature failure of the bearings on the first ever CRT Angel machine but a swift change to HepcoMotion® linear bearings made the problem short-lived.

The new Heavy Duty Slide System HDS2 from HepcoMotion® is the iron man of linear motion with system capacities up to 68kN. It has been engineered to provide an exceptionally rugged product to meet increased load and life requirements. In so doing it addresses new markets in heavy materials handling that involve much larger X-Z gantry systems.

For speedy ordering and swift despatch of linear motion components HepcoMotion® has introduced its Shop Online facility at www.hepcomotion.com To date the off-the-shelf options have included the Simple Select and DualVee® linear motion systems as well as telescopic slides and ball guides. However as the service has proved so successful HepcoMotion® has now extended its scope.

The continuous development of the HepcoMotion Utilitrak® linear motion systems has already brought significant benefit in terms of enhanced quality, availability and cost. The Utilitrak linear guide provides a narrow, compact profile that is well suited to a variety of production environments where smooth, high speed motion is required. And now thanks to the introduction of standard bridge connections parallel Utilitrak systems can be installed with ease.

Machine Building is an important event for R. A. Rodriguez as it provides the opportunity for the company to showcase its new range of drives to UK industry and also to emphasise its competence in linear motion technology. In addition to the modular Werner systems the company will also be demonstrating examples from its own linear range.