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Think environmentally friendly when choosing belts for your belt conveyor
When designing your belt conveyor, the belt itself is a part that is often forgotten. We spoke to Sam, an application engineer who works daily with the construction and design of belt conveyors, about which...
Save on both the environment and costs
Reducing the environmental impact of your construction is not only a matter of sustainability but can often also have a positive impact on the cost. Making it a win-win situation. Without much effort, it is possible to...
Think before you design an aluminium stand
Constructing an aluminium stand is primarily about creating a functional solution. But it is also about optimising the construction to ensure the assembly is simple and cost-effective without sacrificing quality. Our...
When should you choose a ball screw driven or a timing belt driven linear unit?
A ball screw driven and a timing belt driven linear unit have different advantages and strengths. Which one you should choose depends on your application's requirements: speed, accuracy, tolerances etc. Rollco's...
Accessories and options for linear rail guides - when to use what?
There is a lot to consider when choosing a linear rail guide solution. Many times, you need to supplement with various accessories. The range is broad, and it is not always easy to get an overview of availability and...
Choosing the right fastener for the right aluminium construction
While building an aluminium profile structure, it is easy to get confused when selecting fasteners. Which one suits what, and what advantages and disadvantages do they have? We asked our sales representative David...
Avoid the most common problems when designing linear systems
Constructing a linear system is not always easy. There are some common problems and pitfalls to fall into. At the same time, there are some things you can take advantage of and aids that make the process easier. One of...
Wonder how you can solve problems with misalignment?
Problems with misalignment and angles almost always occur with linear movement. Therefore, we offer a product that easily solves the problem already at the construction stage. It combines a guiding and a floating rail...
What is the standard delivery time for linear systems and solutions?
Specifying a standard delivery time for linear systems can, of course, be difficult as it is affected by the size and complexity of the order. There are however several factors that affect the delivery time that you can...
What should you consider when choosing a supplier of linear systems?
Sometimes the need to change suppliers of linear systems arises when, for various reasons, the existing supplier cannot live up to your set requirements. But the question is, how do you know if a new supplier meets your...
