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...
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...
Warehouse and logistics automation - linear products
In the warehousing and logistics sector, efficiency is often measured in terms of productivity, reliability, performance, and safety. Manual tasks are increasingly being by replaced automated processes. Linear motion...
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...
Advantages and disadvantages of using ready-made linear units
When designing a linear motion application, you can either choose to build the unit yourself using separate components or choose a complete unit ready for installation. There are advantages and disadvantages to both,...
Ball screw or timing belt, when should you use what?
The choice between ball screw and timing belt is determined by which properties are most important for your linear drive. Do you need to prioritize accuracy or speed? Do you have limited space? Is it important that the...
