Streamline warehouse flow with smart linear units
In warehouse and production flows, there are many opportunities to implement automation solutions. By automating sub-processes, you can create a better working environment and more efficient production. We will tell you...
Warehouse automation with vision camera and linear units
Warehouse flows can become more efficient by implementing various automated solutions. One example is vision cameras, which are ideal for combining with one or more linear units. Together, they can automate...
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...
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?
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...
