Motion Without Limits' Motion Without Limits' HepcoMotion® GV3 Linear Guidance and Transmission System

linear guidance and transmission system The GV3 linear guidance and transmission system has been designed to provide the customer with an unrivalled choice of sizes and options to cater for virtually every linear motion requirement. In devising GV3, HepcoMotion has retained the best features of their highly successful Generation 2 and CM Slide systems in a greatly expanded range. Many new components have been added including single edge slides, flat tracks and drive options. Customers may now choose slides from three grades of precision and combine them with either twin bearings, double row bearings...

Motion Without Limits' Contents System Composition - Application Examples - Data and Dimensions for Individual Components Carriages and Fixing Blocks ‘V’ Slides — Slide Beams ‘V’ Bearings Cap Seals, Cap Wipers and Lubricators Flange Clamps Flat Tracks Track Rollers Racks Pinions Belt Driven Carriages, Belts & Pulleys Rack Driven Carriages Load/Life Calculations and Examples System Assembly and Adjustment — System Selector Application Data Sheet © Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation 2007. All rights reserved www.bwc.com 888.580.8272

System Composition Linear Motion System with Standard Bearing Program Pages 2-7 provide an overview of the comprehensive GV3 linear motion system. Below is shown the basic range of slides and components available with standard twin and double row bearings. A similar range is available with slimline bearings, details of which are shown on the following page. Components are available factory assembled where possible or as individual parts ALL SLIDES (COMMON FEATURES) ©20-25 ■ One piece construction for assured parallelism and rigidity. ■ Manufactured from high quality bearing steel. ■ Deep hardened...

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

System Composition Linear Motion System with Slimline Bearing Program Pages 2-7 provide an overview of the comprehensive GV3 linear motion system. Below is shown the basic range of slides and components available with slimline bearings. An identical range of slides is available with standard bearings, details of which are shown on the previous page. Components are available factory assembled where possible or as individual parts if preferred. ALL SLIDES (COMMON FEATURES) &20-25 n slides suitable for both slimline and standard All bearings. Please see previous page for specific features. n piece...

Many sizes and types of components can be interchanged to achieve an unrivalled combination of space and performance possibilities. The GV3 philosophy is to provide a solution to every linear motion problem. SLIMLINE BEARINGS (COMMON FEATURES & OPTIONS) &30-31 ■ Special raceway conformity and low radial clearance, for slide applications. ■ Narrow profile for compact system height. ■ Low cost system, especially if combined with P3 grade (unground) slides. ■ Load capacity adequate for many applications. ■ Single piece bearing for tolerance of debris. DOWEL PINS &21&23 ■ Range of 4 useful sizes...

System Composition Linear Motion System Incorporating Flat Tracks & Rollers Pages 2-7 provide an overview of the comprehensive GV3 linear motion program. Below is shown the extensive range of flat tracks and track rollers compatible with linear motion systems. The GV3 philosophy is to provide a solution to every linear motion problem. FLAT TRACK 036 ■ Choose from ground all over, ground on 2 opposing faces, or unground. ■ Attractive, corrosion inhibiting black finish on unground faces. ■ Deep hardened faces for maximum wear resistance. ■ Manufactured from high quality carbon steel. ■ Offset fixing...

Linear Motion System with Drive Facility / Support Structure Pages 2-7 provide an overview of the comprehensive GV3 linear motion program. Below is shown the range of GV3 products available with enhanced features to provide a complete engineering package. The GV3 philosophy is to provide a solution to every linear motion problem. BELT DRIVEN CARRIAGE IM42-43 ■ Use with flat slides, spacer slides or slide beams in all grades of precision. ■ Choice of 5 sizes each available in two useful lengths. ■ Integral belt tensioners for ease of adjustment. ■ Removable mounting platform for ease of customizing. ■...

Application Examples 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...

Motion Without Limits Ease of Alignment Using all Eccentric Bearings Example shows the possibility to adjust the HepcoMotion GV3 slide system in one plane, thus avoiding the necessity for precision drilling and fitting. Light Applications 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. Heavy Load Requirements 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...