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A customised guide unit is developed and optimised using modern development and simulation software .
STEINEL ball guides consist of a guide pillar , a ball guide and a guide bush , which are paired together free of clearance .
STEINEL keeps packing a punch
STEINEL , a family-owned business with production facilities in Villingen- Schwenningen and Halblech / Buching ( Germany ), offers punching and bending technology as well as mechanical engineering solutions . Its services range from the production of standard parts , active elements and tool systems to the implementation of complete solutions . It also develops and produces custom and precision guide units for customers in the mechanical engineering sector .
“ Professionals know that the tools used for sheet metal processing must be even more precise than the products they manufacture . And , since time is money in punching and bending technology , it ’ s all
In addition to the large range of standard guide units , STEINEL offers customised guide units in various dimensions and designs .
about speed and durability . Guide units , along with active elements , endure some of the highest stress in punching tools . They must absorb large forces , minimise friction and function with precision . Backed by 100 years of mechanical and tool engineering experience , we provide precise and durable roller and sliding guide units designed for high production speeds and low wear ,” outlined STEINEL .
“ Our load-bearing and free-running profile rollers or balls are precise and of an identical sorting . As a result , the ball and roller guide units are free of clearance , run smoothly , have low maintenance and offer service lives of several million strokes without quality loss . Ball guide units can be installed in any position , supporting both linear and rotational movements , making them ideal for high cycle rates . Roller guides , specifically designed for linear movements , excel under high lateral forces from any direction ,” it continued .
STEINEL ’ s product range includes many guide pillars with their matching sliding , ball and roller guides made from various materials . The standardised products cover lengths from 30-560mm and diameters of between 3-160mm . For dimensions outside this range , STEINEL provides custom and application-specific guide units . These can be coated ; dirt-protected ; equipped with integrated seals ; high-strength ; rustfree and acid-resistant ( depending upon requirements ).
“ The guide units are produced at intelligent manufacturing centres at our plant in Germany . Since all production stages take place under one roof , customer-specific orders can be implemented in the shortest time possible . Beyond rapid production , our team brings expertise in managing complex applications and special requirements , supporting customers from initial concept through to design and development . Using modern computer-aided tools ( such as CAE , CAD and FEM ), we can create optimised prototypes and provide accurate service life predictions to ensure WATCH that each product meets its intended purpose ,” concluded
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