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Table of Contents Pages Design Considerations 130 series (screw driven) and 140 series (belt driven) 100 & 110 series (screw driven) and 120 series (belt driven) 90 series (screw driven) 160 & 170 series (screw driven) and 180 series (belt driven) 150 series (screw driven) 200 series (screw driven) 250 series (screw driven) 550 series (belt driven) 300 & 400 series (rotary tables) Inside Back Cover

Standard Positioning Systems Standard Positioning Tables LINTECH manufactures a wide range of standard belt & screw driven linear positioning tables, along with standard rotary positioning tables that operate in a wide range of applications. We have been manufacturing standard positioning tables for over thirty years. We pride ourselves on providing a wide range of options available for each of the different table series in this catalog. This allows the machine designer an opportunity to select a standard positioning table instead of what might be a custom system. Each of our table series is...

Standard Positioning Systems Overview - Belt Driven Linear Positioning Tables Table Series Dynamic Load Capacity Linear Bearing Type Unidirectional Repeatability Drive Belt Width Maximum Axial Maximum Speed Travel Lengths Recirculating square rail Recirculating square rail Recirculating square rail Overview - Rotary Positioning Tables Dynamic Load Capacity Rotary Bearing Type Drive Type Through Hole Unidirectional Repeatability Table Top Diameters inches Table Series angular contact worm gear worm gear

Custom Positioning Systems Custom Positioning Systems Sometimes a standard positioning system is not the right choice for a particular motion control application. Nor is it possible, or practical, to have the system built in house by your own design team. Let LINTECH take a look at your special requirements. LINTECH has been designing and building custom positioning systems for over 30 years. We can use our many years of experience to help you select the right approach to a unique motion control problem. Fill out our application guide on page A-45 and fax it to us or visit or website. We stand...

Custom Positioning Systems X-Z vision inspection station mounted on steel sub plate Belt driven long travel X-Y-Z inspection station with aluminum support structure X-Y machine assembly process with steel support structure

Custom Positioning Systems X-Y-Z high accuracy chemical coating process mounted on granite & aluminum support structure Two individual X-Y axes for laser cutting process supported by steel structure X-Y axis water jet cutting process with open frame steel support structure

Custom Positioning Systems X-Y belt driven infared inspection station supported by movable aluminum structure X axis machining station with steel support structure X-Y laser marking assembly with granite surface support structure

Design Considerations System Types What kind of Positioning System do I need? There are several different mechanical devices that can be chosen for a given motion control positioning application. These devices can have differences in the load carrying components, drive mechanisms, support structures, physical construction, along with numerous other options. All these parameters lead into a mechanical device that has certain performance specifications. Before selecting a mechanical device, one needs to understand these performance specifications, along with the pro's & con's of each mechanical...

Design Considerations Items to Review When selecting a positioning table, each of the following items should be reviewed thoroughly by the user. Some items will not be of major importance for a specific application. However, by reviewing each and every item, a positioning table can be selected that will give the required performance over the life of the system. Bearing Designs - Linear (ball, cross roller, round rail, square rail, and air) bearings, along with rotary bearings. (See pages A-10 to A-12) Drive Mechanisms (acme screws, ball screws, belt, and worm gears). See pages (A-13 to A-15)...

Design Considerations Bearing Designs Bearing Designs The main function of a positioning table's linear, or rotary bearing is to carry the user mounted load while the table is in motion. The bearings are also a key element in determining the overall positioning table accuracy and repeatability. Each bearing design provides advantages and disadvantages in load capacity, size, cost, stiffness, and friction. Selecting a positioning table with the right bearing design for a given application is essential. Linear bearings are also a key element in determining how straight and flat a linear positioning...

Design Considerations Bearing Designs Round rail linear bearings use four bushings with recirculating balls which are mounted within either two, or four pillow blocks. The pillow blocks are then mounted to the carriage, which rides on two round, hardened & ground shafts (which are mounted to the base). Travel lengths are only limited by the available shaft and base length. The point contact between the recirculating balls in the bushing and the round shaft produces a very low friction positioning table. The greater number of balls contacting the ground shaft over a ball & rod type table, provides...

Design Considerations Bearing Designs Air bearing linear tables create a small air cushion between the table carriage and the table base (guide rail). This provides a non-contact linear bearing system that is rigid, friction free, and cog-free. Using a very accurate guide rail (rectangualr or square) can produce excellent flatness & straightness specifications. Typical drive mechanisms include high accuracy acme screws and linear motors. Using a high accuracy non-contact linear motor drive system, and a high accuracy non-contact linear encoder, can produce a very accurate positioning table, one...