LINEAR TECHNOLOGY MONORAIL and AMS Profiled linear guideways and integrated measuring systems

User guidelines This MONORAIL and AMS product catalogue is intended for general construction use. It is applicable together with the following documents: • MONORAIL and AMS application catalogue • MONORAIL and AMS mounting instructions DIN 637 should always be observed when operating and dimensioning MONORAIL guideways. DIN 637 is always valid even if this document contains statements that are contradictory to DIN 637. Additional literature • AMSA-3L mounting instructions/software instructions • Mounting instructions for the BAC cover strip for MONORAIL BM • Mounting instructions for the MAC...

Table of contents Page number Product Overview 3 1.1 Overview of all MONORAIL products 1.2 Features of the MONORAIL system Technical Data 11 2.1 Guiding 2.2 Guiding and driving 2.3 Guiding and measuring 2.4 Ordering information 2.5 Precautionary measures Roller-MONORAIL MR 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Overview of types, sizes and options 3.2 Technical data 3.3 Accessories 3.4 Order code Ball-MONORAIL BM 4.0 Introduction 4.1 Overview of types, sizes and options 4.2 Technical data 4.3 Accessories 4.4 Order code Stainless steel Ball-MONORAIL BM WR / BM SR 5.0 Introduction 5.1 Overview of types, sizes and...

Table of contents Page number MONORAIL AMS 4B distance measuring system for BM 8.0 Introduction 8.1 Overview of types, sizes and options 8.2 Technical data 8.3 Accessories 8.4 Order code MONORAIL AMSABS 4B absolute distance measuring system for BM 10.0 Introduction 10.1 Overview of types, sizes and options 10.2 Technical data 10.3 Accessories 10.4 Order code MONORAIL AMSA 3L integrated, modular distance measuring system for long axes 195 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Overview of types, sizes and options 11.2 Technical data 11.3 Accessories 11.4 Order code MONORAIL AMSABS 3B absolute distance measuring...

Overview of all MONORAIL products MR High rigidity, great dynamic and static load carrying capacity, outstanding running smoothness and the total enclosure of the carriage are the main features of the MONORAIL guideway. These properties result in higher machining rates while enhancing geometrical accuracy and surface quality of the machined workpieces. Our ighly h rigid MONORAIL provides improved vibration behavior, smaller vibration amplitudes and thus extends tool life. More than two decades of experience in the construction and application of roller-type frictionless guideways, with >11 million...

Overview of all MONORAIL products AMS 3B The MONORAIL AMS 3B is an integrated magneto-resistive measuring system for absolute distance measurement based on the MONORAIL MR roller profile guideway. This results in the provision of a compact axis with linear measurement and guidance specially for machine tool applications. No additional assembly or adjustment of the measuring system is required, which is reflected by cost savings in machine design, manufacture and servicing. The accuracy and process reliability of the machine are also improved. The sturdy housing for the read-head has a complete...

Features of the MONORAIL system O-geometry Large internal spacings of the load carrying surfaces are implemented with what is called an O-arrangement of the guideway. In conjunction with roller tracks that are offset by 90°, this achieves a uniform and high absorption of forces from all directions and provides high moment rigidity. Roller with a convex ‘barrel’ profile Linear guideways have a significant influence on the overall rigidity of a machine tool. With roller MONORAIL MR, the demonstrably high degree of rigidity is achieved by using rollers, with a convex profile, as rolling elements...

Features of the MONORAIL system In one piece up to 6 metres long SCHNEEBERGER offers guiderails for all its products in single piece lengths of up to six metres. As a result, fewer butt joints between rails are required on long guideways. This not only simplifies assembly work, but also offers improved accuracy and extends the service life of the system. Through-hardened carriages The steel body of the carriage is a critical element if a machine is to have a long service life with a constant level of precision. In order to satisfy these high demands, even under extreme loads and without any plastic...

Features of the MONORAIL system Complete sealing MONORAIL carriages are equipped as standard with twin-lipped cross wipers on the ends and top and bottom longitudinal wipers. Together with additional sealing of the gaps between the front plate and the steel body, these provide an exceptionally efficient sealing system. The ingress of dirt is therefore effectively prevented and lubrication losses are reduced to a minimum, which results in a significant increase in service life. Correct function of the wipers is improved even further by the smooth, ground surface of all sides of the rail. SCHNEEBERGER...

Features of the MONORAIL system Replaceable wipers The cross wiper is mounted as a separate element in the front plate housing and can be removed in an axial direction once the front panel has been removed. A hinge in the center of the wiper allows it to be deformed without being destroyed, and removed via the guideway. This ensures that the wiper can be replaced easily and without removing the carriage. A new wiper can be exchanged between two carriages with no any problem. Front panel made of stainless steel The front panel covers the red front plate and is firmly connected to the body by four...

Features of the MONORAIL system Integrated linear scales Combining a high-precision linear encoder with a MONORAIL guide rail results in an integrated measuring system that is simple to install without the need for any seperate assembly or adjustment work. This provides cost-savings in the design, manufacture and maintenance of equipment. With its integrated systems, SCHNEEBERGER supplies solutions that offer a substantial reduction in complexity when constructing machine axes with direct linear scale systems. Magneto-resistive measuring principle The sensor is based on a specially adapted magneto-resistive...