Linear Guides 101

The Basics of Linear Guide

Technology
Thursday, August 17, 2017
2:00pm EST

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 Meet your Speakers
SPEAKER
Brian Burke
Senior Product Manager
Bishop-Wisecarver

MODERATOR
Mike Santora
Editor
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 Overview Agenda
Bishop-Wisecarver Overview
Markets & Products

The Basics of Linear Guide Technology

Common Types of Linear Guides

Terminology & Jargon

Key Benefits and Bearing Protection Explained

Life Estimates & Maintenance Tips

Questions & Additional Information

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 Introduction to Bishop-Wisecarver Group

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 Introduction to Bishop-Wisecarver Group

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 Components to Complete Systems

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 Components to Complete Systems

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 Markets & Applications Served

Food Processing Medical & Pharmaceutical Transportation

Industrial Machinery & Automation Aerospace & Defense

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 Overview Agenda
Bishop-Wisecarver Overview
Markets & Products

The Basics of Linear Guide Technology

Common Types of Linear Guides

Terminology & Jargon

Key Benefits and Bearing Protection Explained

Life Estimates & Maintenance Tips

Questions & Additional Information

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 Motion System Applications
Packaging Equipment
Product bundle & shrink wrap

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 Common Types of Linear Guides
Terminology & Jargon
Linear Guide: A bearing that provides free motion in one direction
AKA: Rail, Track, Profile, Slide, Guideway, Linear Bearing
Types: Ball Bearing Based, Sliding Elements

Ball Bearings Sliding Element Bearings

Guide Wheel Square Rail Round Rail Sliding Element Round Rail

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 Common Types of Drive Mechanisms
Terminology & Jargon
Drive Mechanism: Mechanical parts that convert power into motion
Types: Belt, Chain, Ball Screw, Lead Screw, Rack & Pinion

Drive Mechanisms

Belt Chain Ball Screw Lead Screw Rack & Pinion

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 Anatomy of a Motion System
Terminology & Jargon
Actuator = Linear Guide + Drive Mechanism + Accessories

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 Motion Systems
Terminology & Jargon
Actuator: A mechanical device for moving or controlling motion
AKA: Stage, Thruster, Positioner
Linear Actuator: A device that created motion along one axis or line
Rotary Actuator: A device that creates motion around a circular
axis

SlickStick™ Linear Actuator HDRT Rotary Actuator

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 Motion System Applications
Packaging Equipment
Product bundle & shrink wrap

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 Motion System Applications
Packaging Equipment
Product bundle & shrink wrap

Fastener (1/4) Fastener (1/4)

Mounting Surface

Either surface can

be stationary,
while the other
moves
DualVee Track DualVee Track
Carriage Plate
DualVee Wheel DualVee Wheel
Eccentric Concentric
Bushing Bushing
(Adjustable) (Stationary)

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 The Components of Linear Guide Technology
q  Guide Wheels
q  Ball bearings: 90° double row angular contact

q  Wheel Mounting
q  Bushings or Journals
q  Concentric & Eccentric

q  Linear Guide Track

q  90° running surface

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 Key Benefits to Guide Wheel Technology
q  Provides smooth & quiet operation with high load carrying capacity
q  High quality bearing grade steel
q  Carbon and stainless steel
q  Hardened for durability
q  Precision ground surfaces

q  Very low “stiction” and coefficient of friction

q  Traverse small gaps in the track

q  Industrial grade performance

q  Suitable for continuous use

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 Key Benefits to Guide Wheel Technology
q  Vee surfaces generate a “Wiping” action
q  Velocity Gradient
q  Pushes debris away

q  Works in harsh environments

q  Dust, dirt, debris

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 Key Benefits to Guide Wheel Technology
Guide Wheel
•  Precision ground surfaces
q  Bearing balls are internal,
•  Designed for radial and
axial loads
protected and lubricated
q  Seals, shields, seal/shield
Double-Row Angular
Contact Bearing
options
•  Lubricated for life
•  Balls & contact surfaces
are protected q  Better than profile rail
q  Balls run on exposed rails
Hardened Track directly
•  Steel - Min. Rc 53
•  Stainless - Min. Rc 40
q  Limited seal protection
q  Debris ingress leads to rapid
Mounting Shoulder failure
•  Quick and accurate installation
•  Unlimited travel lengths
•  Easily joined track

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 Bearing Protection
What is a seal?

Seal = Nitrile Butadiene

Rubber
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 Bearing Protection
What is a shield?

Shield = Stainless Steel

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 Bearing Protection
What is a seal/shield?

Seal/Shield = NBR &

SST
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 Bearing Protection
What is a double seal?

Washdown = Double
Seal Patented by BWC
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 Top Concerns for Use
q  Load / Life Considerations
q  Lubrication
q  Contaminates
q  Vibration/Impact
q  Operating Temperature
q  Duty Cycle
q  Wheel Spacing
q  Orientation
q  Location
q  Load
q  Velocity
q  Acceleration
No Lubrication = 90% life
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 Guide Wheel Life Estimate
q  Engineers can calculate the expected useable life

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 Maintenance to Maximize Service Life
q  Lubricator Assemblies
q  Wipe debris from the guide track
q  Continually dispense lubricant
q  Reduces friction, wear & corrosion

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 Maintenance to Maximize Service Life
q  Wheel Cover Assemblies
q  Wipe debris from the guide track
q  Continually dispense lubricant
q  Reduces friction, wear &
corrosion
q  Reduce pinch points
q  Protects the wheel/track interface

q  Periodically relubricate the felts with oil

q  Pro Tip: Apply lubricant directly onto

track surfaces using a hand towel.
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 Where to Start?
Think about your application in detail

Forces (Static & Dynamic)

Speed
Acceleration
Duty Cycle
Environmental
Orientation
Life Expectance
Lead-time
Cost Considerations

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 Where to Start?
Think about your application in detail

Forces (Static & Dynamic)

Speed
Acceleration
Duty Cycle
Environmental
Orientation
Life Expectance
Lead-time
Cost Considerations

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 Where to Start?
q  Research available options
q  Products for specific
environments
q  High Temperature
q  Low Temperature
q  Corrosion Resistant
q  Food Grade
q  Washdown
q  Vacuum

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 Summary
q  How guide wheels work
q  Components
q  Benefits
q  Top concerns for use
q  Where it works best
q  Maintenance tips

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 Linear Guides 101
The Basics of Linear Guide
Technology
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