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Introduction to Reliance Precision Limited
Reliance Precision Limited is a specialist engineering company providing a wide range of catalogue products and bespoke solutions, focusing on rotary and linear motion components and sub-assemblies. The company has enhanced its UK and Ireland facilities to offer comprehensive technical services for custom components and systems.

Product Offerings
Reliance offers standard and modified components, integrated solutions, and bespoke assemblies. Their catalogue includes products like captive screws and sub-assemblies, as well as custom-designed solutions tailored to specific needs.

Market Presence and Applications
Reliance serves global OEMs in markets such as laboratory automation, drug dispensing systems, and military applications. Their products are used in high-reliability applications, emphasizing problem-solving and technical collaboration.

Quality and Standards
Reliance adheres to high-quality standards, holding certifications like BS EN ISO 9001, AS9100, and BS EN ISO 14001. They focus on understanding customer requirements to recommend suitable products.

Systems Overview
The catalogue includes solutions for rotary and linear motion systems, offering products like intelligent motors, gears, bearings, and screws. Integrated solutions combine catalogue products to create cost-effective sub-systems and bespoke solutions.

Key Products and Solutions

Rotary Motion: Intelligent motors, precision gears, and motorized rotary drive systems.
Linear Motion: Motorized linear stages with high stiffness slides for vertical motion applications.
Integrated Solutions: Self-contained XY positioning stages and geared leadscrew actuators for precise motion control.

Power Supply
The Reliance Cool Muscle power supply handles current spikes during hard stops or starts, with specifications of 150 W/300 W and 6 A/10 A.

Control Room Software
Control Room is a free application for setting parameters and creating motion profiles for the Reliance Cool Muscle, replacing the CoolWorks software.

Cables
Standard motor cables (40 cm) and varistors are included with each motor, with longer cables available. A Y-cable is needed for USB or serial port connections.

Associated Products
Reliance offers products to enhance the Cool Muscle's performance, including Reli-a-Flex® Couplings, Planetary Gearboxes, and Intelligent Actuator Systems.

Reliance Rack Actuators
The Racktuator™ combines the Cool Muscle servo system with a rack and pinion drive for precise linear motion, featuring built-in closed-loop control and a 32-bit CPU.

Technical Specifications
Various motor options are available, including the Reliance Cool Muscle and Hybrid Stepper Motor, with specifications such as resolution, max speed, temperature range, repeatability, and backlash.

Bespoke Motorised Actuators
Reliance offers custom-built solutions based on catalogue components, providing design engineering support for specific applications.

Reliance Cool Muscle Stage
The RCMS series combines Cool Muscle motors with leadscrew-driven slides, offering high speeds and programmability for industrial automation and laboratory research equipment.

Technical Support
Product overviews and technical information are available on specified pages for further details.

Product Overview
Reliance offers a range of linear actuators and gearboxes designed for high performance and durability, with detailed specifications and configurations for various products.

Hybrid Linear Actuators
These actuators are engineered with custom thermoplastics and stainless steel leadscrews, offering quieter, more efficient, and durable performance compared to standard configurations.

Can-Stack Linear Actuators
Designed for volume applications, these actuators provide rapid linear movement in two directions and are available in various configurations.

Linear Rail Actuators
These actuators consist of a stationary base and a load-bearing carriage that travels along an aluminum rail, featuring a unique carriage design with self-adjusting linear bearings.

Motorised Leadscrew Linear Slides
This range offers exceptional linear speed and accurate positioning, with lengths up to 2.4 meters and wear-compensating, anti-backlash carriages.

Planetary Gearboxes
Reliance provides planetary gearboxes that increase torque and lower motor speed, suitable for industrial automation.

Key Considerations
When selecting a linear actuator, consider factors such as required force, duty cycle, step increment, speed, coil type, voltage, size restrictions, life requirement, and operating temperature.

Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and options for various planetary and bevel gearboxes, including the RGP40, RGP60, RGPN70, and BE, BS, and HY series.

Specifications: The document outlines specifications for various gear types, including materials, dimensions, and technical support options.

Features and Options: The document highlights gear quality standards, with AQ10 as the standard and AQ9 available for 1.5 mod. Higher gear qualities are also available.

Technical Information: Detailed technical information is provided across various pages, including material specifications, lubrication, installation, and treatment specifications.

Associated Products: The document references associated products such as anti-backlash gears, shafts, bearings, and pins, with specific page numbers for further details.

Contact Information: For product information, design support, and custom solutions, contact details are provided: [email protected], +44 (0) 1484 601002, www.reliance.co.uk.

Product Overview
Ground spur gears are designed for high-speed mechatronic applications requiring high loads and precise motion.

Material Specifications
The gears are manufactured from chromium molybdenum steel and undergo induction hardening to achieve a hardness of 49-55 HRc.

Installation and Technical Information
Detailed installation information is provided, and technical information spans various pages.

Associated Products
Additional components such as bearings, shafts, and set screws are referenced, with specific pages dedicated to each.

Brass Gears
Brass gears are suitable for lightly loaded applications, offering a balance between accuracy, load capacity, and cost.

Specifications:
The document details various brass gears, focusing on materials and standard gear quality.

Product Range:
The document includes a comprehensive list of part numbers for different types of gears.

Associated Products:
The document references associated products like set screws, shafts, and bearings, with specific page numbers for further details.

Technical Support and Features:
The document emphasizes the availability of technical support for product information, design support, and custom solutions.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, the document provides contact details including an email address, phone number, and website.

Overview: This document provides detailed information on a range of gears including worms and wheels, bevel gears, and internal gears.

Worms and Wheels
Worm and wheel drives offer high ratio right-angled motion in compact spaces.

Bevel Gears
Bevel gears are more efficient than worms and wheels for right-angle drives but are typically used for lower ratio applications.

Internal Gears
A small range of brass internal gears is available for use with the brass gear range.

Technical Specifications
The document includes detailed tables with part numbers, dimensions, and specifications for various gear types.

Customization and Support
Reliance offers design support and custom solutions for modified or bespoke gears.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and options for various types of gears and racks, including bevel gears, internal gears, and rack and pinion systems.

Specifications: The document outlines specifications for brass bevel gears, internal gears, and racks.

Procedures and Recommendations: Installation information and technical support are available on specific pages.

Norms and Standards: Gear quality is specified as ISO 8.

Features and Options: The document highlights features such as the availability of small quantities ex-stock and the option for custom solutions.

Associated Products: The document references associated products like shafts, bearings, and rack pinions, with page numbers for further details.

Key Data from Tables: Part number selection tables provide details on module sizes, number of teeth, face width, and other dimensions.

Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and options for rack pinions and leadscrew assemblies.

Rack Pinions:

Materials: Hardened pinions made from 17-4 PH stainless steel and plain pinions from stainless steel 316.
Pressure Angle: 20°.
Features: Options for higher accuracy, alternative pitches, bore sizes, and materials.
Applications: Suitable for use with Reliance racks, both soft and hardened.

Leadscrew and Nut Assemblies:

Materials: Made from corrosion-resistant 303 stainless steel, with options for 316 and 400 series stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
Coatings: TFE and BFE coatings available for reduced friction and increased durability.
Customization: Options for custom-designed nuts and leadscrew end modifications.
Applications: Designed for precise, efficient linear motion.

Leadscrew Nuts:

Variety: Multiple styles available, including anti-backlash and self-lubricating options.
Materials: Standard nuts made from self-lubricating plastics, with options for custom materials.
Customization: Nuts can be modified or fully customized to meet specific application needs.

Selection Guide:

Provides a matrix to help select the appropriate nut style based on application requirements.
Includes detailed specifications for leadscrew sizes, materials, and coatings.

Contact Information: For further product information, design support, and custom solutions, contact Reliance at [email protected] or +44 (0) 1484 601002.

Overview: This document provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines for leadscrew and nut assemblies.

Specifications: The document includes dimension tables for different components such as couplings, leadscrews, and journals.

Procedures: Instructions for ordering, associated products, and custom end machining are referenced throughout the document.

Standards and Tolerances: General manufacturing tolerances follow ISO2768-mK standards.

Recommendations: Reliance recommends including the leadscrew nut on the leadscrew drawing to ensure controlled fit and orientation.

Product Overview: The leadscrew linear slide offers reliable linear speed and positioning.

Associated Products: Related products include intelligent motors, Reli-a-Flex® couplings, and various hardware components.

Technical Support: Reliance offers design support and custom solutions, with contact information provided for inquiries.

Product Options and Technical Support
- End support modifications and higher accuracy leadscrews are available.

Technical Specifications
- Standard product sizes include RSRZ5 and RSRZ6 ScrewRail®.

Product Performance
- The document provides a detailed part number structure for series RSRZ10 and RSRZ13.

Couplings and Collars Overview
- The document emphasizes the importance of shaft couplings in machine performance.

Reli-a-Flex® Couplings
- Designed to extend system life by introducing negligible radial and axial bearing loads.

Overview: The document provides a detailed technical overview of Reli-a-Flex® couplings.

Specifications: Reli-a-Flex® couplings are made from low inertia Grade 7075-T6 Aluminium.

Product Variants: The document details various types of Reli-a-Flex® couplings.

Technical Features: Key features include zero backlash and reliable one-piece construction.

Customization Options: Reli-a-Flex® couplings can be customized for specific applications.

Associated Products: The document references associated products such as shafts, bearings, leadscrews, and intelligent motors.

Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications for various types of couplings.

Flexible Disc Spring Couplings: These couplings are designed for zero backlash and high torsional stiffness.

Oldham Couplings: Oldham couplings feature zero backlash with acetal discs.

Membrane Couplings: These couplings offer zero backlash and maintenance-free operation.

Curved Jaw Couplings: These couplings are characterized by zero backlash and alternative damping element hardness options.

Spiral Beam Couplings: Spiral Beam Couplings are designed for high torsional stiffness and low bearing loads.

General Information: All dimensions are provided in millimeters with general tolerances of ±0.13 mm.

Overview: This document provides detailed technical specifications for various types of couplings and collars.

Specifications: The document lists part numbers, materials, bore sizes, outer diameters, lengths, and screw specifications.

Performance Parameters: Key performance metrics include maximum speed, maximum torque, misalignment tolerances, torsional and radial stiffness, moment of inertia, and maximum screw torque.

Technical Support and Recommendations: The document highlights features such as zero backlash and high torsional stiffness.

Associated Products: References are made to related products such as shafts, bearings, leadscrews, and intelligent motors.

Contact Information: For product information, design support, and custom solutions, contact details for Reliance are provided.

Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and options for various mechanical components.

Threaded and Set Screw Collars:

Materials: Stainless steel, with options for alternative thread sizes and imperial threads.
Dimensions: Bore sizes range from 4 to 10 mm.
Features: Does not mark shaft, integral location face, and installation information available.

Linear Guides and Slides:

Types: Includes miniature linear guides, stroke slides, roller slides, rack-driven ball slides, and linear rails.
Features: Low friction, high accuracy, and available in various sizes and configurations.
Applications: Suitable for XY stages, medical and laboratory automation, and scientific analysis equipment.

Miniature Linear Guides:

Design: Incorporates a gothic profile with a 45º contact angle for equal load capacity in all directions.
Features: High load and moment capacity, dust-proof design, and lubrication reservoir for low maintenance.
Options: Available with different rail widths, lengths, and preload classes.

Technical Support and Customization:

Contact Information: Provided for product information, design support, and custom solutions.
Customization: Options for alternative materials, end modifications, and additional bushings.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and options for miniature linear guides, stroke slides, ball and crossed roller slides, and timing belts and pulleys.

Specifications: The document lists standard lengths for various sizes of linear guides and slides.

Product Options: Various customization options are available, such as end seals, lubrication reservoirs, and custom designs.

Technical Support: The document references additional technical information and guidelines available on specific pages.

Associated Products: The document mentions related products like set screws, machine screws, and rack pinions.

Key Features: The document highlights features such as high load capacity, smooth operation, and easy mounting for linear guides and slides.

Timing Belts and Pulleys: Specifications for timing belts include temperature range, maximum load, and speed.

Overview: This document provides detailed technical specifications, options, and support information for various mechanical components.

1. Timing Belts and Pulleys:

Specifications: Temperature range from -10°C to +80°C, maximum peripheral speed of 80 m/s.
Options: Available in special polyurethanes, double-sided, alternative lengths, colors, and with Kevlar tension members.
Pulleys: Zero-backlash options, various teeth numbers, and customizable bore diameters and mountings.

2. Shafts and Accessories:

Materials: Stainless steel 303 series with specific tolerances and surface finish.
Options: Standard shaft end modifications and imperial sizes available.

3. Gear Clamps and Hubs:

Materials: Stainless steel and aluminum alloy with specific finishes.
Options: Imperial sizes, special hubs for Delrin gears, and recommended assembly procedures.

4. Bearings and Spacers:

Types: Includes ball bearings, bronze bearings, moulded bearings, and bearing spacers.
Specifications: Operating temperature ranges, load ratings, and material details.
Options: Imperial sizes and specific treatments for pre-load washers.

Technical Support: The document references additional technical information and design guidelines available on specific pages for further assistance.

Part Number Selection Tables
This document provides detailed part number selection tables for various hardware components.

Features and Options
The document outlines features and options for each component type.

Technical Information
The technical section includes conversion factors for length, area, volume, force, mass, torque, power, moment of inertia, pressure, stress, temperature, and angles.

Associated Products
Each section references associated products such as gearboxes, shafts, bearings, and various types of screws and nuts.

Contact Information
For further product information, design support, and custom solutions, contact details for Reliance are provided.

Reliance Cool Muscle Features
The Reliance Cool Muscle (RCM) is designed to reduce machine size, cost, and development time.

Full Closed Loop System
RCM features a fully closed loop system with a high-resolution magnetic encoder and intelligent driver board.

Smooth and Accurate Movements
The high-resolution encoder allows for fine positioning of 50,000 units per rotation.

Cool Operation
RCM's power management optimizes current based on load, maintaining motor coolness and efficiency.

Control Options
P-type RCM replaces step/direction drives, while C-type RCM accepts ASCII commands or MODBUS RTU.

Parameter Examples
RCM offers over 60 parameters for customization.

Software Interface
RCM uses RS232 for serial communication with selectable baud rates.

User Definable Parameters
RCM allows for the storage of up to 15 programs and logic banks.

Electrical Interface
RCM includes 4 inputs and 2 outputs, configurable for digital, analogue, serial, or pulse counter functions.

Advanced Motion
RCM supports advanced motion features like PTP motion and push mode.

Network and Torque Control
RCM supports daisy chain networking for coordinated motion and sophisticated torque control.

Rack Actuator
Racktuator™ is pre-assembled for optimal performance.

Specifications:
The document discusses the RCMRA23L, which uses a 17-4 PH stainless steel pinion and hardened stainless steel rack.

Procedures:
Backlash is set between 0.020 mm and 0.060 mm axial clearance.

Stepper Motors:
Stepper motors operate by rotating the motor shaft at discrete intervals.

Installation:
Size 17 steppers have 200mm cables with an EHR-6 connector.

Planetary Gearboxes:
Installation involves ensuring correct mounting features, cleaning components, and securing with appropriate torque.

Standard Gears:
Reliance manufactures precision gears in various materials.

Recommendations:
Contact Reliance for product information, design support, and custom solutions.

Specifications:
Gears in this catalogue are primarily cut to a 20º pressure angle involute form.

Metric Tooth Proportions:
The document provides detailed measurements for various modules.

Materials and Specifications:
Reliance manufactures gears from materials like stainless steel, aluminium alloy, phosphor bronze, and brass.

Spur Gear Geometry:
The document explains key terms and formulae related to spur gear geometry.

Gears with Small Number of Teeth:
For gears with 16 teeth or fewer, addendum modification is applied to prevent undercutting.

Engineering Data:
Recommendations include using stainless steel pinions with aluminium alloy gears for balanced wear.

Installation and Lubrication:
Gears are designed for a slide fit on shafts and are available with various fixing methods.

Speed and Gear Loading:
The maximum pitch line velocity for stainless steel and aluminium alloy gears is specified.

Specifications and Calculations:
The document provides detailed specifications for motor gear systems.

Instrumentation and Feedback Systems:
Gears designed for precise angular transmission operate at low torque levels typical of servo components.

Anti-backlash Gear Spring Tension:
The document discusses the necessity of adequate spring tension in anti-backlash gears.

Lost Motion and Backlash Control:
Lost motion is defined as the amount by which the output shaft can turn without affecting the input shaft.

Transmission Accuracy and Gear Error:
The document explains that gear error is approximately sinusoidal, affecting output transmission accuracy.

Backlash for Standard Gears:
A table outlines allowable backlash for various gear types.

Rack and Pinion Systems:
The document provides engineering data for rack and pinion systems.

Conclusion:
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for designing and analyzing gear systems.

Technical Document Summary

1. Torsional Stiffness and Compliance
Torsional stiffness is crucial for accurate feedback applications.

2. Torque Capacity
Rated torque figures are based on over 106 torque reversals.

3. Shaft Misalignment
Misalignment types include angular, parallel, and axial.

4. Transmission Error
Transmission error, or kinematic error, includes backlash, torsional wind-up, and velocity error.

5. Lubrication and Floating Shafts
No lubrication is required for the couplings.

6. Torsional Resonance
Torsional resonance occurs when the system's natural frequency aligns with the driving system's excitation frequency.

7. Installation Guidelines
Reli-a-Flex® couplings offer clamp or set screw mounting.

8. Linear Guides and Slides
Reliance offers precision slides with ball and crossed roller units.

9. Miniature Linear Guides
Guides can be butt-jointed for longer lengths.

10. Belts and Pulleys
Timing belts are available in 2.5 mm and 5 mm pitches.

Technical Information Overview

Specifications:
The document outlines the specifications for belt drives and bearings.

Procedures:
The document provides formulas for calculating the number of teeth in mesh and the forces at the gear mesh.

Standards and Recommendations:
Recommendations include using larger pulleys to reduce belt flexing and improve belt life.

Torque and Tension Guidelines:
Guidelines for tightening torque for various screw sizes are provided.

Material Properties:
The document lists the properties of austenitic and martensitic stainless steels.

Conditions of Sale:
Conditions include a minimum order charge, payment terms, and policies on order amendments and returns.

Contact Information:
Contact details for Reliance Precision and its international sales representatives are provided.

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Contact Information Reliance Precision Limited Rowley Mills, Penistone Road Lepton, Huddersfield HD8 0LE, United Kingdom. Sales and technical enquiries: Reliance Holland Klaroenring 217, 4876 ZE, Etten-Leur, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands. Sales and technical enquires: Reliance World-wide For international sales representatives, please see appendices page A-6 Reliance On-line www.reliance.co.uk www.relianceprecision.nl Component data and information included in this RG36 catalogue supersedes that stated in all previous publications. Reliance Precision Limited is committed where possible to supply...

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Rowley Mills, Huddersfield 1980 to present

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Union Street, Huddersfield, right 1920 to 1955 St Helen’s Gate, Huddersfield, below 1955 to 1996 Bandon, Ireland 1969 - present

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Company Introduction Reliance - a specialist engineering company Introduction to Reliance Welcome to Reliance. We are a specialist engineering company, unique in our offering of catalogue products and fully bespoke solutions. Our product catalogue provides a one-stop-shop for the design engineer – from basic essentials, such as captive screws, to complete sub-assemblies for rotary and linear motion. We offer a carefully selected mix of in-house designed and manufactured products together with products from leading global manufacturers, all of which can be modified to suit individual requirements....

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Standard Components Company Introduction Modified Components Integrated Solutions Satellite Antenna Pointing Mechanism gear, in production for SSTL, and now working in orbit Bespoke Assemblies Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected]

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Company Introduction Reliance - established in diverse, global markets Introduction to Reliance We are an accredited supplier to global OEMs and product developers, covering a wide variety of markets and applications. In Switzerland our tubular round racks provide a space-saving solution for laboratory automation, locating fluid tubes and fibre optic cables inside the rack to give a more compact instrument. In the UK over 5,000 syringe drive mechanisms, using our motors and leadscrews, are in operation in drug dispensing systems. In Asia our precision antibacklash gears are used in military applications...

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Company Introduction Providing solutions for diverse markets SC21 Supply Chain Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected]

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Company Introduction Reliance – helping you make an informed choice Discussion of the technical, operational and commercial requirements are a key part of our product support philosophy. Our aim is to help you make an informed choice about our products before you make a purchasing decision; we want to be confident that what we deliver is going to work for you. Underpinning our engineering knowledge is a sustained investment in test development facilities, which provide an in-depth understanding of the capabilities of our catalogue products. In discussing their suitability for your application...

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Applications Engineering Company Introduction Test Development Leadscrew transmission error measurement Production Test Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected]

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Systems Overview Section Contents

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Systems Overview Precise motion control solutions The Reliance catalogue provides a one-stop-shop - from components and assemblies for rotary and linear motion to intelligent control and actuation products. Each product is offered with a refined, considered range of options and associated products, such as circlips and screws, all of which have been engineered to interface correctly. Systems Overview To help design engineers develop prototypes quickly and effectively, we are able to supply small quantities at stock prices, whilst our manufacturing facilities enable larger quantities to be supplied...

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Systems Overview Reliance Cool Muscle Motors Reliance Cool Muscle Stage Rack Actuators Linear Rail Actuators Hybrid Linear Actuators Motorised Leadscrew Linear Slide Bespoke Motorised Actuators Planetary Gearboxes Bevel Gearboxes Epicyclic Gearbox Modules Custom-Designed Gearboxes Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Systems Overview Intelligent Motion Control Components and Assemblies Anti-Backlash Gears Spur Gears Ground Gears Brass Gears Custom-Designed Gears Worms and Wheels Bevel Gears Racks and Pinions Leadscrews and Nut Assemblies Leadscrew...

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Systems Overview Rotary Motion Motorised rotary drive system A motorised rotary system for a medical device, using the Reliance Cool Muscle intelligent servo system together with standard precision gears, which provide very low velocity fluctuation at the final drive, enabling predictable scanning. Systems Overview Intelligent Motors Gear Clamps Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected]

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Systems Overview Rotary Motion Reliance Cool Muscle Intelligent Servo System Section 2 Precision Pin Hub and Clamp Hub Gears Section 4 Gear Clamps, Shafts and Accessories Section 11 Shaft Bearings Section 12 Machine Screws, Dowel Pins and Circlips Section 13 Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected] Systems Overview

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Systems Overview Linear Motion Motorised linear stage A motorised linear stage containing high stiffness crossed roller slides, for use in an application requiring vertical motion with a very high moment load. 1 Intelligent Motors Systems Overview Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected]

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Systems Overview Linear Motion Reliance Cool Muscle Intelligent Servo System Section 2 Flexible Shaft Couplings Section 8 Precision Leadscrews Section 7 Linear Guides and Slides Section 9 Shaft Bearings Section 12 Machine Screws, Dowel Pins and Circlips Section 13 Contact us for product information, design support and custom solutions [email protected] Systems Overview

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