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Introduction to Linear Guides with Wheels
CTS linear wheel guides are versatile and maintenance-free, suitable for industries like textiles, paper, and food where contamination must be avoided.
Work Environment
Wheel choice depends on the environment. Standard wheels have dust guards, while sealed versions are for fine particles or moisture. Polymer-coated wheels are economical for light loads in aggressive environments.
Working Temperature
Standard wheels operate between -20°C and +80°C, with special wheels available for -70°C to +300°C.
Speed of Wheel Systems
Speed should match load and precision needs, with standard limits of 3 m/s and 7 m/s². Higher speeds require consultation.
Preloading Eccentric Wheels
Concentric wheels must be tightened to specified torque. Preload eccentric wheels by rotating the pin until tight without play. Excessive preload can cause damage.
Sizing the Wheels
Wheel size is based on axial and radial forces within catalog limits. CTS provides assistance and a sizing questionnaire.
Differences Between Wheel Guides and Ball Bearing Guides
Wheel guides are lubricant-free and adjustable for sliding force, suitable for dusty environments. Ball bearing guides require lubrication and are more compact but less adaptable.
Guide Selection
Guides come in "screwed" and "rolled" versions. Screwed guides are for longer paths and heavy loads, while rolled guides offer better parallelism.
Transmission Type Selection
Options include toothed belts, chains, racks, and screws, each with specific characteristics and limitations.
Application Examples
Used in textile machinery, packaging, food industry equipment, woodworking, and more.
Specifications and Materials
Stainless steel versions are available for humid environments. Ball bearing guides are compact and rigid but require lubrication.
Guide Selection
Wheel guides come in "screwed" and "compact" versions, with specific recommendations for installation types.
Transmission Types
Various options are outlined, each with specific characteristics and limitations.
Application Sectors
Used in industries like textile machinery, packaging, and food processing.
Environmental Considerations
Wheel type choice depends on the environment, with options for protection against particles and moisture.
Temperature and Speed
Temperature limits for lubricants and speed considerations are specified.
Preload and Adjustment
Proper preload adjustment is crucial to avoid damage.
Differences Between Wheel and Ball Bearing Guides
Wheel guides are lubricant-free and suitable for dusty environments, while ball bearing guides require lubrication.
Overview
Technical specifications and guidelines for CI, AS, AV6, and AD systems are provided, focusing on compact dimensions and load handling.
Specifications
  • CI Series: For small and light loads, made from anodized aluminum with steel bars.
  • AS System: Adjustable center-to-center distances, requiring careful alignment.
  • AV6 System: Stability with a compact design, supplied with carriages and wheels.
  • AD System: Various models with different load capacities and dimensions.
Procedures
  • Precise alignment is required for installation.
  • Guides are supplied cut to specified lengths.
Recommendations
  • Use parallel guides for larger loads.
  • Ensure proper alignment for stability.
Key Data from Tables
  • Load capacities and dimensions for each system type are provided.
  • Specifications for wheels are detailed.
Conclusion
The document emphasizes the versatility and modularity of linear motion systems, highlighting the importance of precise installation.
Specifications
Various models of guide systems are outlined, each with specific dimensions and load capacities.
Procedures
Assembly is the purchaser's responsibility, with options for expansion in some systems.
Standards and Recommendations
Steel bars are hardened and chromium-plated, with specific recommendations for securing bars.
Key Data from Tables
Detailed specifications for each model, including load capacities and dimensions, are provided.
Critical Information
Each system is designed for specific applications, with recommendations based on load requirements.
Overview
Technical specifications and guidelines for wheels and trolleys are provided, emphasizing applications and customization options.
Specifications
Multiple wheel types are listed with dimensions and load capacities.
Procedures
Instructions for adjusting preload on wheels are provided.
Standards and Recommendations
Recommendations for dust covers and seals are provided.
Customization and Special Orders
Custom manufacturing options are highlighted.
Key Data from Tables
Detailed dimensions and specifications for each wheel type are provided.
Applications
Use of cross trolleys for movement along two axes is discussed.
Specifications
Various models of motorizable guides and pulleys are outlined.
Components and Materials
Standardized components and materials are detailed.
Procedures
Instructions for belt tensioning and motorization are provided.
Recommendations
Recommendations for environments with oxidizing agents are provided.
Applications
Side assembly is suitable for various drive systems.
Key Parameters
Detailed measurements and specifications for each model are provided.
Specifications and Assembly Requirements
Assembly and specifications for motorized guides are outlined.
Guide and Trolley System
Assembly results in a robust support beam and compatibility with specific belts.
Load and Strength Specifications
Detailed specifications for different models are provided.
Rack and Pinion System
Motorization using a rack, pinion, and flange is described.
Screw Guide System
Designed for light loads using a screw solution.
Linear Table with Screw
Consists of an aluminum profile with ball screw guides.
Specifications and Components
Various components and specifications for mechanical systems are outlined.
Guide Joints and Assembly
Systems for joining guides longer than 6 meters are described.
Protection Systems
Bellow boots are recommended for protection.
Support Profiles
Various support profiles are detailed.
Shafts and Flanges
Specifications for shafts and flanges are provided.
Assembly Instructions
Instructions for assembling motorized guides are provided.
Trolleys and Wheels
Details on assembling trolleys with wheels are provided.
Special Axes
Examples of special axes for high rigidity applications are provided.
Specifications and Procedures
Mechanical systems for movement applications are discussed.
Recommendations for Movement Systems
Recommendations for long strokes and quiet transmission are provided.
Telescopic Guides and X-Y Systems
Telescopic guides are ideal for compact spaces.
X-Z Movement Systems
Three X-Z systems are described for specific applications.
Handling Solutions
Two handling solutions are presented for stability and automation.
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GUIDE LINEARI - LINEAR GUIDES - GLISSIERES LINEARES ISO 9001 Cert. n°1399

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Indice - Contents - Contenu Introduzione Introduction Introduction Sistema CI CI system Système CI Sistema AS AS system Système AS Sistema AV6 AV6 system Système AV6 Sistema AD AD system Système AD Sistema AV AV system Système AV Sistema AG AG system Système AG Rotelle Wheels Roulettes Carrelli Trolleys Chariots Sistema curvilineo Curvilinear system Système curviligne Codici per ordinazione guide motorizzate ordering codes for motorizable guides codes de commande pour les guides motorisables AK… – GUIDE MOTORIZZABILI AK… – MOTORISABLE GUIDES AK… – GLISSIERES MOTORISABLES AD…M – GUIDE MOTORIZZABILI...

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INTRODUZIONE ALLE GUIDE LINEARI A ROTELLE Le guide lineari a rotelle CTS possono essere utilizzate in tutti i campi di applicazione. Lavorando a secco, ovvero non avendo necessità di lubrificazione nel contatto pistarotelle (le rotelle hanno già una lubrificazione interna come nei normali cuscinetti) sono particolarmente indicate negli ambienti polverosi, nelle zone dove sia difficile una costante manutenzione, e soprattutto nelle applicazioni dove è importante non inquinare il prodotto finale, come nel campo tessile, cartotecnico ed alimentare, dove il sistema può essere interamente inox. Ambiente...

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Nelle guide rullate, per effetto del fissaggio continuo delle barre sul profilo d’alluminio, si ha un miglior parallelismo tra le barre rispetto a quello sulle guide avvitate, che invece sono fissate rispettando l’interasse S riportato nelle varie tabelle. Si consiglia l’impiego di guide avvitate quando la guida è montata sottosopra con il carico appeso e quando si è in presenza di forti carichi a sbalzo. In questi casi, per irrobustire la tenuta delle barre d’acciaio, sul profilo d’alluminio si può aumentare il numero delle viti di fissaggio riducendo il passo S. Tutte le guide con doppia barra...

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INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR GUIDE WITH WHEELS CTS linear wheel guides can be used in all fields of application. These systems operate dry, which means they do not require lubrication between the track and the wheels (which already have internal lubrication like normal bearings). For that reason, they are particularly suitable in dusty environments or places where constant maintenance is difficult. They are especially indicated for applications where it is important not to contaminate the final product, such as the textile, paper and food industries, where the system can be made entirely of stainless...

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All guides with double bars have a predetermined wheelbase. If it is necessary to increase or reduce this wheelbase, the single S10-S20 guides can be used. The wheels with 120° grooves can also be used on a hexagonal bar. This is useful when a low cost system is required and where there are chemical agents that can corrode aluminium. In this case, an AISI304 or AISI316 stainless steel bar can be used. Since the wheel runs on two surfaces instead of two points, as with the round bar, the reactive forces to the load are distributed over a larger surface and therefore it is not necessary to subject...

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INTRODUCTION AU GUIDE LINÉAIRE AVEC ROUES Les glissières linéaires à roulettes CTS peuvent être utilisées dans tous les champs d’application. En travaillant à sec, c’est-à-dire sans lubrification dans le contact piste/roulettes (les roulettes ont déjà une lubrification interne comme pour les roulements normaux), elles sont particulièrement indiquées dans les espaces poussiéreux, dans les zones où un entretien constant est difficile, et surtout pour les applications où il est important de ne pas polluer le produit final, comme dans le secteur textile, cartonnier et alimentaire, où le système peut...

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série CI). Les glissières vissées peuvent être assemblées entre elles en réalisant des brochages mâle/femelle et en créant ainsi des voies de coulissement plus longues de 6 m, tandis que, avec les glissières roulées, cela n’est pas possible et la longueur maximum est de 6 m. Pour les glissières roulées, grâce à la fixation continue des barres sur le profil en aluminium, on obtient un meilleur parallélisme entre les barres par rapport à celui obtenu sur les glissières vissées, qui sont en revanche fixées en respectant l’entraxe S reporté aux différents tableaux. On conseille d’utiliser des glissières...

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' ll carico radiale e diretto a sollecitare solo le 2 rotelle concentriche - Radial load is applied only on the 2 concentric wheels - Le charge radiale a pour but de ne solliciter que les 2 galets concentriques

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SCALA - SCALE - ECHELLE 1:1 Tipo - Type - Modele Peso - Weight - Poids (kg/m) CI32 CI42 CI65 Momento d’inerzia - Moment of inertia - Moment d’inertie LX (cm4) LY (cm4) La serie CI nasce dall’esigenza di avere un sistema di scorrimento a rotelle con ingombri ridotti che possa essere impiegato la dove ci siano problemi di spazio o quando il carico e molto piccolo e leggero. Per carichi più elevati o voluminosi si possono accoppiare due guide in parallelo con l’accorgimento di far scaricare la forza sulle due rotelle concentriche (vedi schema di montaggio). Così facendo si avrà la certezza che il...

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GUIDA - GUIDE - GLISSIERE S10 * Distanza minima: puo aumentare con I'interposizione di rondelle di spessoramento fra il carrello e la rotella - Minimum distance: it can be increased by inserting shimming washers between trolley and wheel Distance minimale : elle peut augmenter si l'on interpose des rondelles de calage entre le chariot et la roulette.

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