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GV3 Linear Guidance

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The HepcoMotion GV3 linear guidance and transmission system is designed to meet diverse linear motion needs with a variety of sizes and options. It integrates features from previous systems and introduces new components such as single edge slides and flat tracks.
System Benefits
  • Smooth Operation: High accuracy and fine finish ensure constant driving force without vibration, reducing motor costs.
  • Speed: Optimized design allows for high speeds with low wear and fast acceleration.
  • Accuracy: High slide parallelism and minimal bearing clearance ensure precision.
  • Quietness: Special geometry results in a quiet system.
  • Durability: Robust all-steel construction suitable for harsh environments, with lubrication devices to maximize lifespan.
  • Simplicity: Proven technology that is easy to maintain.
  • Versatility: Wide range of components and configurations for various applications.
  • Economic: Options to match cost and performance requirements, with reduced installation time.
System Composition
The GV3 system includes various slides and components available with standard, twin, and slimline bearings. Components can be factory assembled or provided as individual parts.
Key Components
  • Slides: Available in single and double edge, with deep hardened V faces for wear resistance and various precision grades.
  • Bearings: Options include concentric, eccentric, and double row bearings, designed for smooth operation and debris tolerance.
  • Carriages: Available in various sizes and configurations, with options for cap seals and lubricators.
  • Flat Tracks and Rollers: Compatible with linear motion systems, offering solutions for different load capacities and misalignment tolerances.
Applications and Assembly
The document provides examples of applications and detailed instructions for system assembly and adjustment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Specifications and Components
  • Rollers and Bearings: Includes eccentric and concentric rollers for simple adjustment and mounting in restricted access areas.
  • Flat Track: Available in various finishes and sizes, with corrosion-resistant features and deep hardened faces for wear resistance.
  • Slide Beams: Used as machine construction members, available in different sections and widths.
  • Belt Driven Carriage: Offers precision with integral belt tensioners and removable mounting platforms.
  • Rack-Slide Assembly: Provides ready-to-fix solutions with dowelled assemblies.
  • Pinions and Separate Racks: Available in multiple sizes and lengths, with options for customization.
Design Considerations
  • Ease of Alignment: Utilizes eccentric bearings for single-plane adjustments.
  • Light and Heavy Applications: Configurations for varying load requirements.
  • Multi-Axis Systems: Examples include telescopic loaders and high-speed marking machines.
Conclusion
The GV3 linear motion system offers a versatile and comprehensive solution for various engineering applications, focusing on ease of installation, customization, and adaptability to different load and precision requirements.
Technical Specifications
  • 'V' Slides: Made from high carbon bearing steel, hardened and finished for durability.
  • Flat Tracks: Composed of carbon steel, similarly hardened and finished.
  • Bearings & Track Rollers: Utilize carbon-chromium bearing steel with nitrile rubber seals.
  • Carriage Plates & Flange Clamps: Constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy.
  • Cap Seals and Wipers: Made from thermoplastic elastomer and impact-resistant plastic.
Friction and Lubrication
  • The coefficient of friction for 'V' slide systems is 0.02.
  • External lubrication is recommended using grease or oil.
Performance
  • Unlubricated 'V' slides can achieve speeds up to 12 m/s.
Warranty and Support
Bishop-Wisecarver offers a one-year limited warranty on its products, ensuring conformity to specifications and freedom from material or workmanship defects.
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Motion Without Limits HepcoMotion ή GV3 > Linear Guidance andTransmission System size="-2">

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SMOOTH: ΢׏ High accuracy and fine finish of components allows constant driving force without vibration. ● Friction free motion allows smaller, lower cost motors to be selected. FAST: ● Optimized bearing and slide interface design enables very high speeds with low wear. ● Low stick friction and low inertia of bearing rotation allows fast acceleration for shortest stroke.ACCURATE: ● High degree of slide parallelism and minimum bearing clearance results in virtually zero play. ● Important dimensions accurately controlled for reliable system height and positional accuracy.QUIET: ● Specially designed...

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Motion Without Limits > Page System Composition > 2-7 Application Examples > 8-13 Data and Dimensions for Individual Components > Carriages and Fixing Blocks 14-19ΑV Slides 20-25Slide Beams 26-27ґV Bearings 28-31Cap Seals, Cap Wipers and Lubricators 32-34Flange Clamps 35Flat Tracks 36Track Rollers 37-39Racks 40Pinions 41Belt Driven Carriages, Belts & Pulleys 42-43Rack Driven Carriages 44-45Load/Life Calculations and Examples 46-47System Assembly and Adjustment 48-49 System Selector > 50 Application Data Sheet > 51-52 1 > ҩ Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation 2007. All rights reserved www.bwc.com 888.580.8272...

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LUBRICATORS & 34 n n Lubricates contact surfaces increasing load capacity and life. Can be attached from either side of a carriage. ALL SLIDES (COMMON FEATURES) & 20-25 n Lightly sprung felt wiper ensures low friction. n One piece construction for assured parallelism and rigidity. n Long lubrication interval. n Manufactured from high quality bearing steel. n Deep hardened V faces for maximum wear resistance. n Soft center section allows customizing. n Wide range of sizes to choose from. n 3 grades of precision to suit cost/performance requirements. n Any length supplied up to 4 meters, unground...

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ALL BEARINGS (COMMON FEATURES & OPTIONS) & 28-31 n Special raceway conformity and low radial clearance, for slide applications. n Twin bearing for tolerance of misalignment and smooth running. n Double row bearing for tolerance of debris and higher load capacity. n Range of 5 useful sizes to choose from. n Metal shields for exclusion of particulates and low friction running. n Nitrile sealed version prevents ingress of liquids. DOWEL PINS & 21&23 n Easy method of location and alignment. CONCENTRIC BEARING & 28-29 n Provides datum reference for the system. n Short fixing stud for thin carriage...

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LUBRICATOR & 34 n Lubricates contact surfaces increasing load capacity and life. ALL SLIDES (COMMON FEATURES) & 20-25 n Lightly sprung felt wiper ensures low friction. n n All slides suitable for both slimline and standard bearings. Please see previous page for specific features. One piece construction for assured parallelism and rigidity. n n Can be attached from either side of the carriage/mounting surface. Long lubrication interval. n Manufactured from high quality bearing steel. n Deep hardened V faces for maximum wear resistance. n Soft center section allows customizing. n Wide range of...

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n Easy method of location and alignment. > SLIMLINE BEARINGS (COMMON FEATURES & OPTIONS) & 30-31 n Special raceway conformity and low radial clearance, for slide applications. n Narrow profile for compact system height. CONCENTRIC BEARING & 30-31 n Low cost system, especially if combined with P3 grade (unground) slides. n Provides datum reference for the system. ECCENTRIC BEARING & 30-31 n Load capacity adequate for many applications. n Short fixing stud for thin carriage plate. n n Provides simple means of adjustment via center hexagon. Short fixing stud for thin carriage plate. n Single piece...

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FLAT TRACK & 36 n Choose from ground all over, ground on 2 opposing faces, or unground. n Attractive, corrosion inhibiting black finish on unground faces. n Deep hardened faces for maximum wear resistance. n Manufactured from high quality carbon steel. n Offset fixing holes for versatility of mounting. n 4 useful sizes compatible with V slides. n Any length supplied up to 4 meters in most sizes. n Unlimited length achieved by butting. SLIMLINE ROLLER (CONCENTRIC)WIDE ROLLER (CONCENTRIC) & 37-39 n Provides datum reference for the system. SLIMLINE ROLLER (ECCENTRIC)WIDE ROLLER (ECCENTRIC) & 37-39...

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BELT DRIVEN CARRIAGE & 42-43 n n Use with flat slides, spacer slides or slide beams in all grades of precision. Choice of 5 sizes each available in two useful lengths. n Integral belt tensioners for ease of adjustment. n Removable mounting platform for ease of customizing. n Tapped holes for convenience of attaching components. n Available with most standard bearing variants and lubrication devices. TIMING PULLEYS & 42-43 n n n Low backlash profile for high positional accuracy. Width to suit belt driven carriages. Diameter enables belt return through slide beam. TIMING BELT & 42-43 n n High strength,...

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Fixing Slides to Tubular Framework > Single edge flat slides have been designed to attach to the edges of many sizes of square or rectangular tube with sufficient protrusion of the slide V running face to provide clearance for bearings and lubrication devices. The fixing hole positions have been regulated to clear the external corner radius of the tube and to allow attachment by means of standard sizes of hexagon bar. Alternatively, slides can be attached by "flowdrilling" or by welding. Low Height System > A very compact slide system can be achieved by using flat slides in conjunction with slimline...

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Eccentric (E) Example shows the possibility to adjust the HepcoMotion GV3 slide system in one plane, thus avoiding the necessity for precision drilling and fitting. (E) (E) > Where very light loads are anticipated, three bearings may be used instead of the usual configuration of four. This saves on component cost and assembly time. (E) Eccentric (E)(E)(E) Concentric (C)(C) > For increased load capacity, additional eccentric bearings may be installed in between the outermost ones. Multiple bearing installations benefit from the use of controlled height bearings which ensure better load distribution....

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