R.A. Rodriguez UK Ltd.,

The range of KHK gears from R. A. Rodriguez is now extensive. The latest edition of the company’s master catalogue contains 500 pages of stock gear types and variants, several of which are new to the range. The guide also includes 200 pages of theoretical and practical information to assist the designer in choosing the right product for the job.

In the absence of a viable automated alternative, the Danish engineering company Linatex had, for more than a decade, continued to use manual labour to feed parts into a CNC turning centre. The company avoided robots because they were not only too expensive for its needs but also inflexible as the systems required dedicated and specialist support to convert them to other tasks.

PCS Instruments manufactures equipment for testing fuels and lubricants and counts amongst its customers all the major oil companies as well as many national standards laboratories and test houses. Its products perform well and look good. So when specifying components for its tribology test equipment and laboratory instruments, PCS needs to satisfy both performance and appearance criteria. And for two of its popular models this need is ably met by the IEF Werner domiLINE linear motion system from R. A. Rodriguez.

The IEF Werner easyLINE linear motion system from R. A. Rodriguez has the quality of its materials and manufacture to thank for its clean room classification. This however is a standard product not a special and as such carries no price premium. Consequently easyLINE has become the product of choice for many involved in automated production in the medical, pharmaceutical and electronics sectors.

To ensure optimum operating efficiency, the Howden Donkin integrally geared turbo compressors come with a choice of control systems to provide infinitely variable air flow in combination with a simple constant speed motor. All rely on the effective actuation of two sets of vanes that influence the air flow into the compressor according to process performance. This is an operation that requires high forces at slow speeds and for this reason the Mini range of actuators, from Framo Morat were selected for the job.

IEF Werner component palletising systems have proved hugely popular in mainland Europe and now they are available in the UK from the company’s UK representative, R. A. Rodriguez.

The Compacta slip-on geared motors, manufactured by Framo Morat and distributed in the UK by R. A. Rodriguez, are ideal for repeatable positioning and reversing tasks in stage technology. Their power to weight ratio is extremely high. They are also lightweight, quiet running and exceptionally reliable and the design’s integral and easily adjustable mechanical limit switch contributes to the product’s exceptional flexibility. And with this sector very much in mind a new version of the Compacta has now been developed.

For more than 30 years, R. A. Rodriguez worldwide has been providing full engineering support to military and aerospace companies. Indeed its bearing products are fitted to a huge range of military and aircraft applications including many spacecraft. They are also used in many associated leading edge technologies such as optical sighting systems and laser range finding.

The KHK range of metric gears from R. A. Rodriguez is already considered to be one of the most comprehensive with 80 standard gear products and more than 3,500 individual items. Japanese manufacturer, KHK, has however found room for even more variation. Its product programme has recently been boosted by 570 configurations of fine pitch gears.

As far as R. A. Rodriguez is aware, there is nothing to compare with its new Universal Robot. It’s a small, light weight industrial robot arm that has six axes of movement and above all is exceptionally quick and easy to install. A specially developed graphical user interface means no expert programming is needed. Within a couple of hours it can be ready to run. The Universal Robot truly provides plug-and-play productivity.

Deliberately restricting the size of component that its VECTOR machine handles was a shrewd move for Colchester-based Curtis Machine Tools. It has effectively cornered the market in small parts grinding by creating a highly efficient and compact machine, with short distances between grinding and loading, to cut cycle times. In particular, the VECTOR machine is now seen as an automotive industry standard but it is also being used for applications such as cutting parts of power tools.

As its name suggests the new Framo LiMax from R. A. Rodriguez is a linear actuator with a maximum force rating. Its modular design uses an in-line layout of motor, planetary gearing and lead or ballscrew drive to achieve a high force rating in relation to the diameter of the body. It is also available with a wide range of options enabling the actuator to be tailored to the exact requirements of the application. These include a choice of motors, encoders and other customised adaptations including stroke lengths. Various types of mounting and end connections may also be specified.

Available from sole UK distributor, R. A. Rodriguez, is the latest edition of the KAYDON® slewing ring and turntable bearing catalogue. It contains several new products and makes it even easier for design engineers to choose the best bearing for their application.

For its entire operational life in the UK, R. A. Rodriguez has enjoyed a highly successful relationship with KAYDON®. The result is echoed in year-on-year sales increases of KAYDON® bearing products in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia and with the names of REALI-SLIM® and ULTRA-SLIM® becoming industry-standards in many sectors.

By turning to pages two and three of the new product range catalogue from Framo Morat readers will be left in no doubt that the company has a rich heritage in manufacture of quality drive systems components. These products are now available from R. A. Rodriguez in the UK and many offer distinct performance benefits.

The news that the KAYDON® Corporation has recently acquired the Avon Bearings Corporation brings important advantages to the customers of R. A. Rodriguez. This Letchworth-based supplier of precision engineering components is the longstanding sole distributor for KAYDON® bearings in the UK and this corporate development certainly extends its product scope.

The design of the precision chain links in the new Framo Morat LinearChain Actuation Device enables the chain to push as well as pull heavy loads. Their special profile with interlocking fingers at one end enables the chain to roll up for efficient storage in one direction and form a rigid thrust device in the other.

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.