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Innovative mobile robots rely on Kaydon bearings from RA Rodriguez

01/12/2021

Q-Bot is using thin-section Kaydon bearings from R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) Limited on the wheel hubs of intelligent mobile robots that spray insulation foam to the underside of suspended floors.

Which type of ball screw should I choose?

02/11/2021

Rotary motion can be converted to linear motion using a ball screw whilst, at the same time, converting torque to thrust – and vice versa. Ball screws can move heavy loads with high speed and accuracy.

The signs your springs are about to fail

01/11/2021

As the Metallurgical Analyst for the Institute of Spring Technology (IST), Matthew Bridson analyses corrosion-related spring failures on a daily basis. This article aims to help you understand the signs of corrosion, why it occurs, and prevention methods.

Fastener challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles

07/09/2021

In 2021, the UK replaced France as Europe’s second-largest electric car market, after 31,800 new electric vehicles were sold in the first three months of the year.

Is roller screw technology still underappreciated?

02/08/2021

Even though the very first patent for a roller screw was granted in 1949, why is roller screw technology a less recognised option than other mechanisms for the conversion of rotary torque into linear motion? Mark Moore of Moore International Ltd explains their advantages.

Mechanical Components Features

Innovative mobile robots rely on Kaydon bearings from RA Rodriguez

Which type of ball screw should I choose?

The signs your springs are about to fail

Fastener challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles

Is roller screw technology still underappreciated?