LINEAR GUIDES

A new Web site from Thomson, a brand of Danaher Motion, is designed to help users specify the optimal linear guide for their application. It assists them in finding the appropriate round or profile rail guide for their machine requirements. Visitors to the portal can take a linear aptitude test, review round vs. square technology and related case studies, and find answers on the “frequently asked questions” page. To begin a conversation with company engineers for specific solutions, they can use the Application Analyzer to provide input on their linear guide requirements such as load weight, travel distance, maximum travel speed, the nature of the mounting surface, operating environment and guide orientation.