Five tips when designing your belt conveyor
Deciding how your belt conveyor should be designed can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. But with our checklist, the job becomes a little easier. We have compiled five important points to consider when designing...
Ball bearings and hardened steel shafts – a flexible linear guide for many types of machines
Ball bearings combined with hardened steel shafts are one of the industry's most proven solutions for linear motion – and the technology is just as relevant today as when it was introduced. The low friction, smooth...
Linear rail guides – dimension correctly
How do I choose the right size for my linear rail system? Choosing a linear guide system that is one or two sizes larger than the actual requirement can sometimes feel like a safe choice. However, with a correctly...
Servo couplings – the key to precision in modern drive systems
A well-chosen servo coupling acts as a precise and yet flexible link that ensures backlash-free torque transmission between motor and load, while compensating for small misalignments. It is crucial for achieving high...
When standard rail guides are not enough – three problem solvers
For very heavy loads, a standard linear rail system may not be sufficient. In such cases, a roller guide can be the right solution for the application. In other situations, factors such as low installation weight and...
Racks & Pinions – smart design for precise and robust movements
Racks and pinions are important components in modern mechanical engineering. They convert rotational motion into linear motion with high precision and strength – a solution used in everything from automation systems to...
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...
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...
Continuous innovation in handling vegetables, potatoes and fruit at EMVE
When EMVE had an open house, Rollco had the opportunity to take a guided tour together with the company's project manager Patrik Gräntz. Several of the company's new machines and innovations were showcased.
Aluminium frames versus steel frames
An aluminium frame structure is often preferable to one in steel, but what you choose depends on the requirements of the final application. We explain the major differences between aluminium and steel. We then consult...
