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Linear Modules Knowledge Center
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Linear Modules in 3C Electronics Assembly Lines
3C electronics production—computers, communication products and consumer electronics—depends on large numbers of short, repeatable automation cycles. A phone frame may need to be transferred, positioned for dispensing, moved to a screw-driving station and then...
Linear Modules in Robotics and Automation
Robots are highly flexible inside their working envelope, but many automation systems need motion beyond that envelope. A robot may need to travel several meters along a production line, a pick-and-place cell may need coordinated XYZ movement, or an AGV dockin...
Linear Modules in Semiconductor Equipment: Precision Motion for Wafer Handling
Semiconductor equipment places unusually demanding requirements on motion systems. A transfer axis may need to move wafers quickly without excessive vibration, a die-bonding stage may need extremely stable placement, and an inspection platform may need smooth ...
How to Select a Motor for Your Linear Module
Selecting a motor for a linear module is not simply a matter of choosing a higher wattage. The motor, drive, feedback system and mechanical transmission must work together as one motion system.A motor that is too small may fail to reach the required accelerati...
Linear Module Torque Calculation: Sizing the Drive Correctly
A linear module motor should not be selected from payload alone. The drive must produce enough torque to overcome the linear load, accelerate the moving mass, accelerate the screw, pulley, coupling and other rotating components, and still operate within the mo...
How to Choose a Linear Module Manufacturer
Choosing a linear module manufacturer is not only a price comparison. A supplier may offer an attractive quotation but still create higher engineering cost if the module is poorly matched to the application, drawings change repeatedly, inspection data is incom...
Linear Module Positioning Accuracy: Precision Grades and How to Improve It
Positioning accuracy is one of the most important specifications on a linear module, but it is also one of the easiest to misunderstand. A module can return to the same point very consistently and still be offset from the commanded coordinate. It can also be a...
How Long Do Linear Modules Last? Service Life and Longevity Tips
There is no single answer to the question “How long does a linear module last?” A correctly sized module in a clean, moderate-duty machine can remain stable for years, while the same basic module can wear much faster if it is overloaded, misaligned, contaminat...
Linear Module Lubrication Guide: Grease, Oil and Maintenance Intervals
Lubrication is one of the simplest maintenance tasks on a linear module, but it is also one of the easiest to get wrong. Too little lubricant increases friction and wear. Too much can raise running resistance, trap contamination or leak into areas where it is ...
Linear Module FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Linear modules are used in everything from compact pick-and-place equipment to multi-axis automation systems, but choosing the right unit is rarely as simple as matching stroke and payload. Drive type, mounting direction, speed, acceleration, repeatability, du...
