Linear actuators ensure high repeat accuracy on ground printing machines

Due to rapid developments in automation, assembly, machine tools and other special purpose production machinery, machine designers and builders require complete driven linear assemblies, which help optimise performance of the machine and minimise development costs and lead times.

Schaeffler (UK) Ltd offers a range of driven linear units, including belt- and ballscrew-driven linear actuators, linear tables, control systems, servomotors, motorised gearboxes, fasteners, connectors and mounting brackets.

Driven linear units – which typically incorporate high precision linear guidance systems, rigid support rails, servomotor drives, gearboxes and control systems – must be compact, high performance, modular systems to suit a wide range of applications.

Linear Actuators on Ground Printing Machines
In one novel customer application, Schaeffler’s linear actuators are being used on ground printing machines to provide high repeat accuracy and to ensure high inherent rigidity of the support rail.
German company Jochum Technology GmbH designs and manufactures a range of special purpose ground printing machines used in large format printing applications.