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DualVee

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Introduction
Bishop-Wisecarver is renowned for its DualVee Motion Technology®, designed for harsh environments, offering smooth motion and low noise. The company provides a variety of linear motion components suitable for diverse settings, from clean rooms to high debris areas.
Design Benefits
  • Double row angular contact ball-bearing for dynamic loading.
  • Sealed and shielded against contamination.
  • High accuracy, repeatability, and long travel lengths.
  • Radial load capacity up to 3215 lbf per bearing.
  • Speeds up to 5.5 meters per second and acceleration up to 5 g’s.
  • Temperature range from -70°C to 260°C.
  • Low noise and flexible mounting options.
Product Overview
The product line includes DualVee Studded Wheels, Original DualVee Guide Wheels, and DualVee Track with Integrated Mounting Shoulder, designed for easy installation and high load capacity. Lubricators and wheel covers enhance performance and service life.
Application Example
An example includes a linear guide application with a pneumatic cylinder positioned along the guide wheel track for flexible workpiece clamping.
Technical Specifications
  • Guide wheels with threaded studs for simplified installation.
  • Available in various sizes to meet design and load requirements.
  • Tracks available in standard lengths, with options for induction hardening and custom plating.
  • Lubricators and wheel covers to protect and maintain the system.
Corporate Information
Bishop-Wisecarver Group is a WBENC certified woman-owned company with AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certifications, operating from an 85,000 square-foot facility in Pittsburg, California.
Component Specifications
The document details specifications for track lubricators, wheel covers, wheels, bushings, and tracks, emphasizing precision and durability.
Track Lubricators
Made from 4130 steel with a hardness of HRC 46-56, available in various sizes with specific weights.
Wheel Covers
Constructed from black ABS or nylon, available for standard and low-profile bushings, with weights ranging from 12g to 40g.
Wheels
Available in concentric and eccentric types, made from materials like 52100 steel and 440C stainless steel, with specific load capacities.
Bushings
Made from AISI 303 stainless steel, available in concentric and eccentric styles, designed for specific mounting surfaces.
Tracks
Available in 1045 carbon steel and 420 stainless steel, with options for hardened or soft finishes, polished and oiled for performance.
Key Specifications
Includes detailed measurements, load ratings, and conversion notes, emphasizing the importance of selecting components based on application requirements.
Procedures
Instructions for preloading DualVee guide wheels, requiring specific tools and adjustments for proper contact and smooth operation.
Standards and Recommendations
Emphasizes correct fasteners, alignment, and preload for optimal performance, with formulas for load and life expectancy calculations.
Mounting and Alignment
Guidelines for mounting dimensions and constraints, including track flatness, straightness, and parallelism.
Key Data from Tables and Figures
Includes tables with stock codes, material descriptions, weight, temperature ranges, and load ratings, with figures illustrating mounting and adjustment processes.
Specifications and Accuracy
Accuracy influenced by mounting surface quality, with potential accuracies as high as ±.001 inch (.03 mm) for short stroke applications.
Track Life and Material
Recommendations for heavy and light-duty tracks, with surface hardened and polished options.
Track Splicing for Long Lengths
Staggered joints recommended for lengths exceeding 20 feet for improved accuracy and smoothness.
Harsh Environments and Wear Resistance
DualVee guide wheels effective in harsh environments, with lubrication crucial for service life.
Lubrication
Essential for maximizing load capacity and service life, with various lubricants recommended.
Wheel Carriage Configurations
Design should include a combination of eccentric and concentric guide wheels to eliminate play.
Wheel Preload
Proper adjustment involves rotating the eccentric bushing to remove free play, ensuring smooth operation.
Studded Wheel Mounting
Specifications for mounting studded wheels, detailing dimensions and tolerances.
Company Information
Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation specializes in linear and curvilinear motion solutions, offering custom engineering services.
Industries Served
Serves industries including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Architecture, Consumer Products, Electronics, Entertainment, Industrial Equipment, Medical Device Manufacturing, Robotics, and more.
Product Offerings
Offers a variety of linear motion systems and components, including DualVee® Guide Wheels and heavy-duty systems.
Trademarks
Holds several registered trademarks, with usage requiring written permission.
Legal Notice
Document copyrighted by Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, all rights reserved.
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Motion Without Limits® Motion Technology DualVee Motion Technology® helps manufacturers and automation solution providers solve motion guidance requirements for critical and harsh environments. Simple to install and maintain, the self-aligning track paired with the constant sweeping action of our linear guide bearings result in a robust motion system. This superior design, perfected over 40 years and used by more than 20,000 customers, results in less noise, longer life, and lower total cost of ownership.

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Motion Without Limits® Located in the historic California steel town of Pittsburg, today’s bustling 85,000 square-foot facility is a far cry from the humble Oakland machine shop where the company’s founder got his start in the 1950s. The Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) is a WBENC certified woman-owned family of companies who operate within AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certifications to work with manufacturers to engineer, manufacture, and build linear and rotary motion solutions, custom complex assemblies, and optimal embedded intelligence systems. Through the integration of our mechanical, electrical,...

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Motion Without Limits® APPLICATION DATA SHEET Company Name: ______________________________________________ Contact Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ___________ Phone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________________________ I would like to receive the monthly e-newsletter (please check): System Orientation: ______________________ Load: __________________________________ Stroke Length: __________________________...

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Motion Without Limits® Introduction Bishop-Wisecarver is recognized as the market leader for guide wheel technology. In 1967, Bud Wisecarver invented and patented DualVee Motion Technology® to provide a solution for harsh environment applications where existing technologies were ineffective. DualVee also proved excellent for long lengths, smooth motion, and low noise requirements. More than 45 years later, our wide range of linear motion components and systems provide time proven, economical solutions for all types of application environments. From clean room to high debris, freezer to oven,...

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Motion Without Limits® Application Example This assembly depicts how DualVee Motion Technology® is used in a linear guide application. The pneumatic cylinder can be reliably and accurately positioned anywhere along the guide wheel track for flexible workpiece clamping. Track is utilized for durable linear guidance Bushings are used for mounting guide wheels Cross-section of DualVee guide wheel

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Motion Without Limits® Product Overview Original DualVee Guide Wheels l Double row angular contact ball bearings offer excellent load carrying capacity in all orientations l Internal rolling elements are isolated from the environment and protected from external contaminants by shields and seals l Six standard sizes to accommodate design envelope and load carrying requirements DualVee Studded Wheels Lubricator DualVee Profile Size Part Number l Low profile for compact applications Body Length DualVee Track With Values are in inches (millimeters) Integrated Mounting Shoulder l Thin cross-section...

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Motion Without Limits® STUDDED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES STAINLESS STEEL VACUUM WHEEL STAINLESS STEEL WASHDOWN WHEEL STAINLESS STEEL FOOD/PHARMA WHEEL POLYMER STUDDED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES Shield material is 300 series stainless steel Shell Alvania is owned by Royal Dutch Shell Seal material is NBR Ultratherm is owned by Lubcon Seal/shield materials are 300 series stainless steel and NBR combination Kluberplex, Klubersynth, and Isoflex are owned by Kluber Lubrication Wheels can be assembled with user specified grease lubricants, call for more information Krytox® is owned by DuPont

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www.bwc.com 888.580.8272 Motion Without Limits® Original Guide Wheels Product Features From factory automation projects to OEM designs, DualVee Motion Technology® components, and assemblies provide the design flexibility for virtually any guided motion application. Based on the DualVee® guide wheel, this technology offers a level of reliability unmatched in the industry. Values are in inches [millimeters] Manufactured to ABEC1 precision / MATERIALS \ INCLUDE axial load radial load L LOAD CAPACITIES See product pages for specific load ratings Working Load Capacities Working load capacities are...

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Motion Without Limits® NOTE: To convert Ibf to Newtons, multiply by 4.448 To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4 Journals STOCK CODE Values are in inches Journal material is AISI 303 stainless steel Supplied with mounting nuts and washer, without guide wheel

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Motion Without Limits® STOCK CODE Stud material is AISI 303 stainless steel Recommended flange nut for eccentric wheel: NUTHXFLM5 See apage 44 for recommended mounting geometry STOCK CODE Stud material is AISI 303 stainless steel Nut and washer material are 18-8 stainless steel

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Motion Without Limits® DRILLED TRACK LENGTH +/-0.015 [.38] UNDRILLED TRACK LENGTH +/-.063 [1.60] DRILLED TRACK LENGTH +/-0.015 [.38] UNDRILLED TRACK LENGTH +/-.063 [1.60] MOUNTING SURFACE TO TRACK VEE MOUNTING SURFACE .236 TO TRACK VEE [5.99] MOUNTING SURFACE TO TRACK VEE STOCK CODE PREFIX TD0TDS0MV0TS- MATERIAL 1045 Carbon 6063-T6 Aluminum Hardened Soft Track support WEIGHT (lbs./ft) Polished & oiled Track without holes is available by the foot Hardened track is induction hardened and polished on the vee surfaces Available made-to-order with user specified length, hole spacing, and machining

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.