Slide Pack

THK Slide Pack represents a comprehensive linear motion solution engineered for seamless integration and exceptional performance in demanding industrial applications. This pre-assembled unit combines THK’s precision LM guides, high-rigidity ball screws, and compact support units into a single, ready-to-install package. Designed to eliminate the complexities of individual component alignment and assembly, the Slide Pack ensures optimal performance from the moment it is mounted, reducing installation time and potential errors. The system features advanced sealing mechanisms that provide robust protection against contaminants such as dust, chips, and moisture, making it suitable for harsh environments. With precision-ground raceways and high-quality steel balls, the Slide Pack delivers smooth, low-friction motion, minimizing wear and extending service life.

Key technical features include high load capacity, achieved through optimized rail and block designs that distribute forces evenly across multiple contact points. The incorporation of THK’s Caged Ball technology in some models prevents ball-to-ball contact, reducing heat generation and noise while maintaining lubrication efficiency. Pre-loaded ball screws ensure minimal backlash and high positional accuracy, critical for applications requiring repeatable precision. The Slide Pack’s compact design maximizes space utilization without compromising performance, and its modular nature allows for customization in stroke length and mounting configurations. Additionally, the system is compatible with various lubrication options, including grease and oil, to suit specific operational needs.

Performance advantages of the THK Slide Pack are evident in its reliability, durability, and efficiency. The pre-assembled nature guarantees proper alignment, which enhances motion smoothness and reduces vibration, leading to improved machining quality and product consistency. Its high rigidity and accuracy contribute to faster cycle times and increased throughput in automated processes. The robust sealing extends maintenance intervals by protecting internal components from debris and corrosion, lowering total cost of ownership. Energy efficiency is another benefit, as the low-friction design reduces power consumption and operational costs over time.

Typical applications span across multiple industries, leveraging the Slide Pack’s versatility and precision. In industrial machinery, it is commonly used in CNC machining centers for tool positioning, automated assembly lines for part handling, and packaging equipment for precise material transfer. Within automotive systems, the Slide Pack facilitates operations in robotic welding arms, engine component testing rigs, and brake system assembly lines, where high loads and accuracy are paramount. In precision equipment, it finds use in semiconductor manufacturing for wafer handling stages, medical devices for imaging system adjustments, and optical instrument positioning, ensuring micron-level accuracy and stability. By integrating the THK Slide Pack, manufacturers achieve enhanced productivity, reduced downtime, and superior performance in their motion control applications.

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The THK Slide Pack Model FBW3590XR SERIES represents a high-performance linear motion solution engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring exceptional rigidity, precision, and longevity. This pre-assembled unit integrates a robust FBW-type slide way with a precision-ground shaft and a compact, high-capacity LM block, creating a complete, ready-to-install system that significantly reduces assembly time and ensures optimal alignment right out of the box. The series is characterized by its large 35mm rail width and 90mm block width, providing a substantial footprint for enhanced stability under heavy loads. A key technical feature is the incorporation of THK's Caged Ball technology within the LM block, which separates the load-bearing steel balls with a precision polymer retainer. This design fundamentally reduces friction, minimizes heat generation, and virtually eliminates metal-to-metal contact between the balls, leading to a dramatic increase in operational life and maintaining smooth motion even at high speeds. Performance advantages of the FBW3590XR SERIES are substantial and directly address the challenges of modern automation. The caged ball design not only extends service life but also allows for significantly higher maximum speeds and accelerations compared to conventional linear motion systems, making it ideal for high-cycle applications. Its high rigidity and excellent load capacity—supporting moments in all directions—ensure minimal deflection under complex loading conditions, guaranteeing repeatable positioning accuracy. The sealed design, featuring integrated scrapers and seals, effectively shields the critical recirculating ball pathways from industrial contaminants such as dust, chips, and splashing fluids. This robust sealing ensures consistent performance and reliability in harsh environments, reducing maintenance intervals and total cost of ownership. Furthermore, the pre-lubricated and sealed-for-life design simplifies maintenance, often requiring no relubrication throughout its service life. Typical applications for this series are found in sectors where precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable. In industrial machinery, the FBW3590XR is ideally suited for the linear axes of high-speed machining centers, automated assembly robots, and precision transfer lines, where its stiffness and accuracy are critical for maintaining tight tolerances. Within automotive manufacturing systems, it is deployed in high-duty-cycle welding guns, precision material handling arms, and testing equipment that demand unwavering reliability under continuous operation. For precision equipment, this slide pack is an excellent choice for the stages of semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, precision measuring instruments, and medical automation devices, where its smooth, low-friction motion and contamination resistance ensure flawless operation and high-quality output. The THK FBW3590XR SERIES thus stands as a comprehensive linear motion solution that delivers enhanced productivity, reduced maintenance, and superior long-term value across a diverse range of advanced industrial applications.
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The THK Slide Pack Model FBW50110XR SERIES represents a fully integrated linear motion solution engineered for high-load capacity and exceptional rigidity in demanding industrial environments. This complete assembly combines THK’s precision FBW Series linear motion guides with a matched slide unit, pre-assembled and adjusted at the factory to ensure optimal performance and immediate operational readiness upon installation. The system is built around a compact, cross-roller-based design where precision-ground rollers circulate between V-grooved raceways on the rail and block, providing a robust and highly accurate guiding mechanism. Key technical features define the series' capability. The FBW50110XR utilizes a large roller diameter and a high-rigidity, sealed end cap structure to withstand significant moment loads and impact forces. Its compact height and width profile allow for space-saving machine designs without compromising on load-bearing performance. The integrated seals and wipers are highly effective at excluding contaminants like dust, chips, and splashing liquids, while simultaneously retaining the high-performance grease packed at the factory for long-term lubrication. This pre-lubrication and sealing make the unit maintenance-free for extended periods under normal operating conditions. The series is characterized by its high running accuracy, smooth motion with minimal friction fluctuation, and excellent positional reproducibility. The performance advantages derived from this design translate directly into operational benefits. The high static and dynamic load ratings enable the handling of heavier workpieces or the application of greater machining forces, enhancing process capability. The exceptional rigidity minimizes deflection under load, which is critical for maintaining precision in machining, measuring, and assembly applications. The low friction and high efficiency of the roller-based system contribute to reduced drive power requirements and smoother velocity control. Furthermore, the maintenance-free nature of the sealed and pre-lubricated pack significantly reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating downtime for re-lubrication and preventing premature failure from contamination. Typical applications for the THK FBW50110XR SERIES are found across industries where reliability, precision, and high load capacity are paramount. In industrial machinery, it is ideally suited for the vertical axes of CNC machining centers, heavy-duty grinding machines, and the precise positioning stages of semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment. Within automotive production systems, these slide packs are deployed in robotic welding and handling units, precision press-feeding mechanisms, and automated inspection stations. In the realm of precision equipment, they provide the stable and accurate linear motion required for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical alignment systems, and advanced medical diagnostic devices, ensuring consistent performance in critical, high-value processes.
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The THK Slide Pack Model FBW2560XR SERIES represents a high-performance linear motion solution engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring exceptional rigidity, precision, and durability. This pre-assembled unit integrates a precision-ground slide way and a compact, high-rigidity slide block, forming a complete, ready-to-install system that significantly reduces assembly time and ensures optimal alignment right out of the box. The series is characterized by its robust construction, utilizing high-carbon chromium bearing steel for the rails and blocks, which are subjected to THK's proprietary heat treatment processes to achieve a superior surface hardness, typically reaching 58-64 HRC. This results in an exceptionally long service life and outstanding resistance to wear, even under heavy loads and high-frequency cycling. Key technical features include the incorporation of THK's renowned LM guide technology with a patented ball circulation system. This design ensures smooth, low-friction motion with high positional accuracy. The FBW2560XR specifically features a four-row, circular-arc groove contact design that provides a high load capacity in all directions—radial, reverse-radial, and lateral. This multi-directional load handling capability is critical for applications involving complex force vectors. The seal systems are comprehensively designed, employing specialized wipers and end seals that effectively prevent the ingress of contaminants such as dust, chips, and moisture, thereby maintaining lubrication integrity and extending the operational lifespan in harsh environments. The series is also designed for easy lubrication, with standard grease nipples that facilitate routine maintenance without disassembly. The performance advantages of the FBW2560XR SERIES are substantial. Its high rigidity translates into minimal elastic deformation under load, which is paramount for maintaining precision in machining and assembly operations. The low coefficient of friction and high efficiency contribute to reduced power consumption for driving mechanisms, allowing for the use of smaller motors and drives, which optimizes overall system cost and footprint. Its smooth motion characteristics ensure high-speed capability without sacrificing positioning accuracy or inducing significant vibration and noise, leading to improved surface finishes in machining applications and higher throughput in automated systems. Typical applications for this robust slide pack are found across a spectrum of high-precision and heavy-duty industries. In industrial machinery, it is extensively used in the guide mechanisms of CNC machining centers, precision grinding machines, and electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment, where its rigidity and accuracy are essential for tight-tolerance manufacturing. Within automotive production systems, the FBW2560XR is deployed in automated welding robots, precision assembly jigs, and high-speed transfer lines, where reliability under continuous operation is non-negotiable. In the realm of precision equipment, it serves as a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, optical alignment stages, and precision measuring instruments, where its smooth motion and minimal error are vital for achieving micron-level accuracies. This combination of rugged construction, advanced technical features, and proven performance makes the THK FBW2560XR SERIES a cornerstone component for engineers designing next-generation industrial automation and precision motion systems.
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