mk Profile Systems, UK supplier of the mk Profile System 2000, has just released a new catalogue 'Linear Motion Technology' This new catalogue showcases recent developments made by mk in low cost linear motion modules and components, compatible with the mk profile, factory equipment and conveying systems. The linear motion range spans both low and hi tech applications, from simple vertical hand wheel adjustment modules right up to heavy duty reciprocating ball slides for the heavy duty 60 series profile. Low cost clamp profiles are illustrated which use the framework structure as a basis for utilising steel rods ands rollers to create reliable low cost linear motion solutions using timing belts and in heavy applications, chain drives.

Rods are clamped both externally and internally, to protect from dirt ingress.

There are now several linear systems available for each mk profile sieres.

New to the catalogue is the mk glide system 2000, a simple linear guide using low friction glide bushings mounted into a standard profile which guide either round or square steel rods through the centre of the assembly.

This can be used as a low cost guide for a simple pneumatic cylinder to give parallel motion to lifts, pushers and stoppers etc as well as low cost pick and place applications.