ARS Assemblies Features & Benefits

Custom Engineered

Custom engineered assemblies are shipped ready for machine mounting in your equipment or production environment including bearing blocks, shaft extension, guide bar and other options as required.

No Backlash

In the Amacoil/Uhing linear drive, the rolling ring bearings are specially machined to create a dynamic surface on the inner race. This surface is in continuous point-contact with the shaft. When the shaft rotates there is absolutely no play and no backlash – even during reversal.

Smooth Drive Shaft

In a rolling ring linear drive system, the shaft is smooth – there are no threads. The smooth surface remains clean and clog-free because dirt and debris have nowhere to collect. No shaft cleaning means less downtime – better production rates.

Built-in Overload Protection

The Amacoil/Uhing linear drive is a non-positive drive. The shaft is smooth and threadless which provides built-in overload protection. Unlike screw-based set-ups, the nut in a Uhing system will slip – not jam – in the event of overload. This protects other system components from the churning and grinding that often happens with screw-based systems. No jams also means reduced downtime for repairs which enhances continuous production rates.

Five Fixed Pitch Settings Per Drive

Each RS linear drive model is available in five, fixed pitch (linear distance traveled per one shaft revolution) settings for improved flexibility in meeting linear motion system pitch requirements.

Free Movement on Shaft

An optional free-movement lever allows the drive unit to be manually pushed to any position on the shaft. There is less wear and tear on the drive motor and system components because it is not necessary to jog the drive unit into position.

Traversing Housing Accepts Load Directly

For light, uniform loads, there is no need to use linear bearings, slide mechanisms or other load carrying devices. Payloads may be attached directly to the “nut.” For heavier or overhung loads, Amacoil can provide an optional linear slide load carrier.

Low Maintenance

Rolling ring drives require very little maintenance. If a Uhing drive is properly sized for an application, periodic light lubrication of the shaft is the only maintenance needed.

10 Sizes Meet Most Requirements

A wide range of RS Linear Drive sizes accommodate varying payloads and axial thrust requirements.