The Linear Technology and Connecting Technology selection aids developed by RK Rose+Krieger make it easier for engineers to choose the ideal component for their requirements.
The right linear unit for every application: the RK selection aid makes it easy to choose the ideal linear technology for any particular requirement.
Deciding which linear or connecting system is most suitable in a particular situation is often very time consuming. With a wide range to choose from, often the only way to make a decision is by comparing the technical data. The “Linear Technology” and “Connecting Technology” selection aids from RK Rose+Krieger GmbH simplify the task of finding the right components and function modules. The key to this solution is that RK first divides its products into three main segments according to the application.
Linear Technology Selection Aid The initial selection on the basis of the three main segments filters the RK linear units according to application and performance criteria, as follows: Move-Tec: for occasional width, length or height adjustment with low duty cycle, low speed and average to high stability Place-Tec: for loading and unloading, palletising and pick & place applications in 3-shift operation with short cycle times, high cycle rates and high demands on repeatability and reliability Control-Tec: for numerically controlled positioning applications with uniform movement sequences in 3-shift operation, high drive stiffness and high demands on positioning accuracy
The next step is to distinguish between constant and variable overall lengths, and between guides with or without a drive. “Only the fourth step selects on the basis of technical data. But by then, the products have been filtered to such an extent that the final choice is easy”, explains Bernd Klöpper, marketing manager at RK Rose+Krieger.
The “Linear Technology” selection aid is now a also available online. Customers using this online facility can receive CAD data and catalogues for the selected product direct at the click of a mouse. An inquiry form makes it easy to contact the sales staff in an instant.
Connecting Technology Selection Aid The “Pipe Connection Technology” selection aid developed by RK distinguishes between three segments according to load range: low load range (plastic connectors), medium-to-heavy load range (aluminium connectors) and heavy load/impact-resistant (stainless steel connectors). The next selection steps involve choosing between one-piece or multi-part elements (advantage: retrofitting is possible) and between right-angled, axially parallel and articulated connections. RK now supplies existing and potential customers with a printed version of this user-friendly selection aid on request. The online version is being prepared.
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