Next size class reached

RK Rose+Krieger has expanded its RK Compact series with its new linear unit RK Compact 160. This makes the specialist for components and system solutions for industrial production the first on the market to offer compact adjustment units with a width of 160 mm.

Previously, the width was limited to 120 mm, but RK Compact 160 opens up the next size class. With the new linear unit, RK Rose+Krieger is meeting the market's increased demand for higher moment loads and longer strokes.

Exponentially higher force and moment load

RK Compact 160 achieves a maximum stroke of 750 mm. This is almost double the stroke of the 120 mm wide linear units, which enable a stroke of 400 mm. In terms of force and moment load, the new unit achieves exponentially higher values ​​than the previous sizes 30, 50, 80 and 120. For example, it achieves 800 N or 65 Nm on the X-axis (120 mm: 215 N or 32 Nm).

The full-service provider of components and system solutions for industrial production and automation is thus opening up new fields of application that involve the precise and safe positioning of larger loads. This includes, for example, adjusting visual systems in quality assurance or adjusting cross tables with pillar drills or milling machines. In combination with other linear units such as the RK Compact 120, multi-axis systems are created that can be used to achieve positioning accurate to 0.05 mm.

The linear unit is equipped with a 16x4 trapezoidal thread spindle, which enables quick adjustment. Other spindle designs are also possible on request. An adjustable guide nut ensures that the guide carriage moves with little play and runs smoothly.

Extensive accessories for expanding functions

As with the other models in the series, extensive accessories are also available for the RK Compact 160. The unit can be equipped with a position indicator. An inductive limit switch can be installed either externally or internally, depending on the installation space. Using a combination bracket, the component can be expanded with other RK Compact units to form a 2-axis system.