In aircraft seating, every ounce counts. And as first and business seats grow more complex, it’s increasingly difficult to meet weight targets. Our new DE Series telescopic rails can help. Weighing 30% less than our standard telescopic rails, the DE … Continue reading
Rollon, an international leader in the production of linear guides and actuators, will be presenting the new DE series telescopic rails in Hall B6, Stand 6C37 at the upcoming Aircraft Interiors trade fair in Hamburg, April 9-11, 2013. Before the show make … Continue reading
When engineers design motion control systems, they sometimes commit a costly error known as actuator overkill. As its name suggests, this error involves the selection of actuators whose precision, speed, lifecycle or other technical capabilities exceed the true application requirements. … Continue reading
Linear motion applications often involve heavy-duty, multi-axis manipulation of heavy loads at high speeds. A prime example would be palletizing equipment, but many applications have similarly intense motion requirements. To meet the needs of these heavy-duty, multi-axis linear motion tasks, … Continue reading
Come along to booth 3451 at the Automation Expo West in Anaheim from Feb 12-14 in Anaheim, CA. Its a great opportunity to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Rollon will be exhibiting at the annual Association for High Technology Distribution Spring Meeting from April 24th through April 27th, 2013 at the La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, CA.
Setting up a dynamic, high-speed linear motion system is challenging enough. Flip it 90° to go vertical, and things get even trickier. In theory, linear actuators should work in any orientation. However, in real-world installations, cables can become tangled and … Continue reading
Visit Rollon, booth #1625 at the Automation Expo, Philadelphia from June 18-20 in Philadelphia, PA to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Visit Rollon, booth #5739 at the Railway Interchange 2013, from September 29 through October 3rd, 2013 in Indianapolis, IN to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action. For a look at … Continue reading
Rollon will be exhibiting at the annual Power Transmission Distributors Association’s Industry Summit from October 3rd through October 5th, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott, Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA.
Visit Rollon, booth #419 at the Automation Expo, Texas from October 15-16 in Houston, TX to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Rollon will be exhibiting at the annual Association for High Technology Distribution Fall Meeting from October 23rd through October 26th, 2013 at Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN.
Making its official debut at the IMTS Show in September, the ELM series of linear actuators is the first member of our new family of ActuatorLINE products. Tested and proven in the European market, versatile ActuatorLINE units are now available … Continue reading
From semiconductor manufacturing to machine tools, highly precise linear motion determines the success of many demanding applications. To address today’s needs for precise and accurate motion control, we announce the ActuatorLINE TT series of high-precision linear positioning stages. Available in … Continue reading
Come along to booth E-4351 in the IANA Pavilion at the upcoming IMTS show in Chicago, September 10-15, 2012. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Visit booth 2545 at the Automation Expo, Philadelphia from May 22-24 in Philadelphia, PA to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Many an engineering hour has been spent cobbling together motion systems from individual components that may not have been designed or sized to work together properly. Our own engineers and our customers cope with these mismatched-components from multiple sources problem … Continue reading
If you are planning on attending the Hannover exhibition, from April 23-27, make sure you visit the ROLLON stand – E08, in Hall 16.
Visit booth 1423 at the Automation Expo, Texas from March 14-15 in Fort Worth, TX to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Roller slider system with radial ball bearing rollers. Click on image to download. (To download the Compact Rail catalog in other languages, click here)
Telescopic linear bearings for highest loads Click on image to download. (To download the Telescopic Rail catalog in other languages, click here)
Compact linear actuators with belt drive Click on image to download. (To download the Uniline catalog in other languages, click here)
Affordable and innovative linear units Click on image to download. (To download the Ecoline catalog in other languages, click here)
Strong and easy ball linear bearings Click on image to download. (To download the Easy Rail catalog in other languages, click here)
Roller linear bearings in stainless or zinc-plated steel Click on image to download. (To download the X Rail catalog in other languages, click here)
All of the engineers and technicians here at Rollon USA are big believers in continuous improvement. So when we had the opportunity to move to a superior manufacturing facility this year, we jumped at the chance. At nearly 22,500 square … Continue reading
We examine the most important technical factors to consider when selecting linear guides for seating applications. Register to download this free white paper.
Curvilinear rails with constant and variable radius versions Click on image to download. (To download the Curviline catalog in other languages, click here)
If you are planning on attending the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this year, make sure you visit the ROLLON stand – 6B95. Before the show make sure you download our white paper on linear motion for aircraft interiors. These … Continue reading
Come along to booth 3451 at the Automation Expo West in Anaheim from Feb 14-16 in Anaheim, CA. Its a great opportunity to meet with Rollon’s linear motion technical experts, while witnessing our full range of products in action.
Light, practical and economical drawer slides Click on image to download. (To download the Light Rail catalog in other languages, click here)
LTH telescopic rail for high loads and compact size Click on image to download.
Ball recirculating profiled rails Click on image to download. (To download the Monorail Rail catalog in other languages, click here)
Ball recirculating profiled rails Click on image to download. (To download the Monorail Rail Miniature catalog in other languages, click here)
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Lay flat seats make the skies friendlier with some help from the right linear guides If you’ve been lucky enough to fly business or first class on an overseas trip, you may have noticed just how complex the seats have … Continue reading
For a look at some strategies for fighting corrosion in linear motion systems in railroad and mass transit applications, register to download this free white paper.
When linear bearing systems fail prematurely, the reason almost always involves an overlooked application error. These errors fall into just five different categories: Misalignment of the bearing rails and moving elements. Inadequate lubrication of the bearing’s unsealed components. Contamination of … Continue reading
To keep the trains running on time, it makes sense to pay attention to the linear guides used throughout today’s railroad and mass transit cars. Continue reading
Special Vehicles Company (SPEVCO), based in Pfafftown, NC, has carved out a reputation for itself as a highly innovative problem solver in the specialty vehicle industry. Whether it’s converting vehicles for advertising top name brands at NASCAR races or providing … Continue reading
When a major manufacturer of stone fascias for upscale homes needed to transfer its 300lb mold forms into a spray booth for release coating, they approached TKF Conveyors. TKF has earned a worldwide reputation for its custom engineered material handling … Continue reading
A manufacturer of ready-to-mount automotive carpeting discovered that for every inch that they can stretch the carpet; the plant could save $100,000 per year in raw materials costs. Therefore the linear motion system used to mount the carpeting not only … Continue reading
Special Vehicles Company (SPEVCO) of Pfafftown, NC, is regarded as the innovative problem solver in the specialty vehicle industry. Many of its vehicles can be seen at high profile events around the country whether it’s the Speed TV display at … Continue reading
With years of experience in the declining automotive marketplace, SAS Automation in Xenia, OH, did plenty of due diligence before venturing into the consumer products palletizing market. Industry analysis and research among palletizing system integrators soon alerted SAS to the … Continue reading