Rollco's Blog

Welcome to our blog! Here we share knowledge about linear solutions and applications.

2025-11-21

Multi-axis systems of linear units

The ability to move across multiple axes simultaneously is essential for automating warehouse systems such as palletizers and picking lines. Ball screw and belt driven linear units offer large spans and extremely long...

2025-11-10

The planetary gear – a partner to your linear unit

In this post, we take a closer look at why a planetary gearbox is essential for your linear unit. And how do torque, speed and torsional backlash in the planetary gear affect your machine?

2025-11-03

Linear actuators for more efficient material handling

Electromechanical actuators are quick and easy to configure for various applications and are designed to work with and fit industrial servo motors.

2025-09-15

Celebrated trade show booth with movable TVs

At this year's Elkjöp Campus in Norway, TCL Electronics presented a trade show booth with six movable TCL TVs displayed on a nine-meter-long rail system. Rollco supplied the technical solution for the booth, combining...

2025-07-22

Rollco presents new CAD configurator for timing belt conveyors

Turn your ideas into reality in Rollco's new CAD configurator for Timing belt conveyors. You can easily create advanced systems with up to ten parallel units. See the performance data of your system directly on the...

2025-07-16

Telescopic rails - a smart solution for limited spaces

Telescopic rails are suitable for industrial applications where space is limited. In humid or corrosive environments, it may be appropriate to choose a stainless-steel version.

2025-07-02

Create multi-systems with timing belt conveyors in Rollco's new CAD configurator

In Rollco's new CAD configurator, you can create your own timing belt conveyor with up to ten parallel belts. You get access to current and proven performance data immediately.

2025-06-18

Three versions of the Linear Unit QME

Maybe you have wondered what our Linear unit QME looks like in real life? We often receive requests from our customers to show more examples of finished solutions. Here we highlight three different versions of the...

2025-06-11

Timing Belt Conveyor TB – an innovation by Rollco's product department

Rollco's product management department shares the development process of the TB Timing Belt Conveyor, from the drawing board to a finished product. A process where the customer always was at the centre.

2025-06-04

Rollco customizes linear units for harsh environments

With local manufacturing and a large machining department, Rollco offers opportunities for special modifications. For a customer in Denmark, the end blocks of the Linear Unit RHL are milled to minimize the accumulation...