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Installation and clearance adjustment of automatic TWA linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The automatic TWA linear carriages always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready to install with three adjusting keys. Assembly Insert all three keys into the carriage and “unlock” it by turning them anti-clockwise. Push the automatic TWA linear carriage onto the hard-anodised TS-01 rail. In the unloaded […]

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How do I make linear guides suitable for use with food?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

Our health is our most important possession and no components of the linear guide should ever be detrimental to it. Where there is possible contact with food, the requirements placed on each component are different from those in other cases. The linear guide system, i.  e. guide rails, shafts, linear bearing housings, screws and so […]

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Installation and clearance adjustment of QWE linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The QWE linear carriages are delivered with a transport securing device, which simultaneously simplifies installation considerably. It is recommended that the securing device be retained for possible removal in future. Assembly The AWMQ hard-anodised, torque-resistant rail profile is pushed through the carriage. When this is done, the transport securing device is pushed out. (For removal, […]

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How is a linear plain bearing installed?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

As an alternative to lubricated ball bushings, there is the clean, self-lubricating linear bearing adapter. The two cylindrical types have identical installation heights and can be installed in any linear housing. The two bearing types are also installed in the housing in exactly the same way. Firstly, a circlip is inserted into the inner groove […]

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Installation and clearance adjustment of TW-01 linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The TW series 01 linear carriages always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready-to-install with preset clearance. Assembly The TW series 01 linear carriage has to be pushed onto the hard-anodised TS-01 rail profile. The carriage is now ready to use. Clearance adjustment The bearing clearance can be […]

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