We can speak about microtechnology, automation, assembly, robotics, peripherals of machines and many other applications where a precise linear motion is required; it is likely to find linear ball bearings of the Swiss company Sferax. Indeed this manufacturer is specialized in the guidance of linear movements for the industry for more than 50 years.
The transmission of a linear movement can be done in different ways, for example with a ball screw. With respect to guidance, there are many methods from the traditional scrapped dovetail through linear guideways and linear ball bearings sliding on cylindrical shafts. Sferax is clearly positioned in this last category, Mr. Claude Bétrix founder says: "Usually we do not transmit the movements but ensure its accuracy and smoothness”.
Wide product range for all needs The company offers hundreds of references, with shafts diameters from 3 mm to 150 mm on which approximately 80% are available from stock. Linear ball bearings exist in several versions according to the level of precision or the requested materials. Its catalogue also offers many additional products, from shafts to blocks for shafts till full sets including guidance systems and even ball screws.
New standards products of high quality Mr. Ion Grossu, administrative officer, says: "Sferax is recognized in the market as being the Rolls-Royce of guidance, but it is not necessary to always have the best and most accurate solution. It is for this reason that we have developed the SL range. It is linear ball bearings in which brass cages have been replaced by polyamide". And if this line does not display the same (very high) accuracies, it corresponds at least to the level of quality and accuracy of the products found on the market. Mr. Florez, head of manufacturing says:"This range is produced in large series and manufacturing methods allow us to offer them at very attractive prices".
Are you looking for a smooth and precise guiding solution? Sferax certainly offers a linear ball bearing corresponding to your needs.
SFERAX S.A. Route de Boudry 1 Case postale CH-2016 Cortaillod Tél. +41 32 843 02 02 Fax +41 32 843 02 09 [email protected] www.Sferax.ch
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