Franke Linear Guides
Franke linear guide systems stand out from traditional systems on the market due to many aspects. First and foremost is the materials used: aluminium is used extensively for the rail and cassette structure, offering extremely light weight and excellent corrosion resistance, before we come to the heart of the system, the roller bearings integrated in the aluminium structure of the cassette which slide on steel tracks, pressed into the rail body.
The advantages of Franke linear guides
The characteristics outlined above offer numerous advantages of using Franke guides compared to traditional systems, such as:
- Weight reduced by up to 60% compared to equivalent size steel component
- Maximum transfer speed of 10m/sec
- No maintenance required
- Reduction in power required due to low friction
- Faster changes of direction
- Greater durability in the presence of harsh dust and powder
Franke linear Modules and Tables
The FTB linear tables stand out for their compact, robust design. The integrated aluminium roller guide is maintenance free and protected from dirt by a metal cover.
The drive system uses a ball screw. Franke FTB type linear tables are suitable for precise processes in many measuring, test and positioning applications. They are available with strokes from 100 to 1500 mm.
The Franke FTC and FTD linear modules are lightweight positioning units which are supplied ready to install. They are extremely compact and combine the drive system with a timing belt transmission. They are highly versatile and can be used in numerous sectors.
Available versions
Various versions are available to meet all requirements.
FDA Standard linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in tempered steel. Aluminium roller shoe with steel roller bearings.
FDB Lightweight linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in tempered steel. Aluminium roller shoe with steel ball bearings.
FDC Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in stainless steel. Aluminium roller shoe with stainless-steel roller bearings.
FDD Non-magnetic linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in non-magnetic steel. Aluminium roller shoe with non-magnetic steel roller bearings.
FDE Standard linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in tempered steel. Aluminium roller shoe with steel roller bearings. Lubricant free.
FDG Non-corrosive, low-cost linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in stainless steel. Aluminium roller shoe with stainless-steel ball bearings.
FDI Stainless-steel linear guide with aluminium body and sliding parts in stainless steel. Aluminium roller shoe with stainless-steel roller bearings suitable for high-vacuum applications.
1 – The Franke linear guide system presented in a video summarising its technical characteristics
2 – The Franke linear guide system combines rigidity with high dynamics, ideal for industrial automation and robotics
3 – The aluminium body of the rail and cassette mean the system is much lighter than steel guides
4 – The type R version allows a custom plate to be used to obtain a wider linear guide than standard
5 – The eight cross-mounted bearings incorporated in the cassette support both axial and radial loads
6 – The outer shaped and floating roller on the bearings fits perfectly on the tempered raceway
7 – The four raceways integrated in the aluminium guide body ensure a long service life
8 – The bearings are sealed, meaning lubricant leaks do not occur and the system requires no maintenance
9 – The FDC linear guide with stainless-steel components is used in applications with liquids such as waterjet cutting
10 – The smooth sliding of the frankelinear guide system is widely used in film equipment
11 – The type FDH linear guide combined with a linear motor can achieve acceleration of up to 100 m/sec2
12 – The linear guide used on pad printing machinery can achieve a speed of 10 m/sec.
13 – The lack of lubricant on the guide body makes the frankesystem ideal for the medical and electro-medical sector
14 – The speed and acceleration of frankelinear guides means they are widely used on automatic and packaging machinery
15 – The rigidity deriving from the system preload allows it to be used on mechanical equipment and in the automotive sector
16 – Franke tables and modules are systems containing linear guides and a timing belt or worm gear transmission
17 – Locking cassettes are available with star grip or clamping lever
18 – Franke can supply customised linear guides in order to optimise the layout dimensions
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