linear slides

Explore the differences between linear actuators, tables, stages, and slides. Learn how industry, technology, region, and marketing influence their terminology and applications.

Linear bearings and guideways are primarily used in positioning table (positioning stage) applications.  Selecting the right linear or rotary bearing system for a positioning table application is critical. This primer will help to educate you on your options when selecting a linear bearing and guideway.

It’s not a big news story that the world’s population is getting exponentially bigger.  With this growth there is a greater demand for modern packaged foods.  A great example is India. It is projected that sales of package foods will almost double from $24.6B last year to $43.7B in 2016.  Many of the world’s largest food packaging conglomerates are ramping up for the worldwide push, and Lintech is there for them every step of the way, providing them parts that make their machines run 24-7, 365 days a year.

Recently, the biggest trend to come out of the food processing is the switch from air-actuated cylinders to electromechanical cylinders.  There are a few reasons for this, but most importantly, going electromechanical is infinitely more reliable than using an air system.  Air systems need to be maintained constantly; if you don’t have clean air to run the system, your machines will not run at peak performance.

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