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Built-in limit switches (1st March 2012)
Supplier of engineering components and systems, R. A. Rodriguez, will be focussing on two ranges within this business division at Drives & Controls – KHK Stock Gears and Framo Morat Drives. In tandem with its Kaydon thi
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Angular contact (1st March 2012)
PoGOLite, the Polarized, Gamma-ray Observer, which will be re-launched later this year to study high energy light (x-rays) emitted by heavenly bodies incorporates Kaydon thin section bearings in its altitude control sys
Data sheet covers turntable bearing (1st November 2011)
The Kaydon HS Series turntable bearings, which offer high load and thrust capacity for their size, are the subject of a newly released data sheet.
Coating material (1st March 2011)
Durathane is a coating material developed by Bryant Products.
Gearing up for Europe (1st November 2010)
Due to the efforts and expertise of Letchworth-based R. A. Rodriguez, the UK has become the second largest export market for Japanese gears manufacturer KHK. It is in recognition of this achievement – and in anticipatio
Turnkey solutions (1st September 2010)
Turnkey solutions from R. A.
Sizes expanded (1st July 2010)
The latest KAYDON thin-section catalogue from R.A.
Robot with plug-and-play productivity (1st March 2010)
The UK arm of a global company that specialises in linear and rotary bearings, R.
Smaller design (1st March 2010)
According to R. A. Rodriguez, slewing ring bearings are no longer limited to large, heavy duty applications and their versatility is now boosting performance in smaller designs as well.
Robot hits the spot (1st November 2009)
In the absence of a viable automated alternative, Danish engineering company Linatex had, for more than a decade, used manual labour to feed parts into a CNC turning centre. The company felt robots were too expensive a
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Small additions (1st July 2009)
The KHK range of metric gears from R. A. Rodriguez comprises 80 standard gear products and more than 3500 individual items. Now, Japanese manufacturer, KHK, has found room for even more variation, boosting its product p
Economical robotic arm (1st May 2009)
A new Universal Robot has been introduced by R.A. Rodriguez.
Bearing on robot performance (1st March 2009)
Bearing selection can prove crucial in robot performance, particularly in terms of positioning accuracy, according to R.A.Rodriguez
Latest edition (1st March 2009)
Available from UK distributor, R.A.
New drives on show (4th February 2008)
Machine Building is an important event for R. A. Rodriguez as it provides the opportunity for the company to showcase its new range of drives to UK industry and also to emphasise its competence in linear motion technology...
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New drives on show (1st January 2008)
Machine Building is an important event for R. A. Rodriguez as it provides the opportunity for the company to showcase its new range of drives to UK industry and also to emphasise its competence in linear motion technolo
Bearing up to special demands (1st September 2007)
Without sacrificing bearing accuracy, Kaydon Corporation Reali-Slim bearings can be optimised to minimise friction, outgassing, contamination and even wear. The company specialises in meeting the specific demands of
Bearings last up to five times longer (1st March 2007)
A new, more accurate method of projecting bearing life has confirmed that the ratings of many KAYDON REALI-SLIM bearings exceed previously published figures, by up to five times, says the company. As part of the validation p
Bearing accuracy (1st November 2006)
A high precision combined radial, thrust bearing designed for machine tool rotary tables and spindle heads has been developed with an integrated angle measuring system by bearing manufacturer Unitec. Available in the UK from
Plastic housed bearing range (1st September 2006)
Having expanded its Greenlign range of plastic-housed bearings to eight different types, R. A. Rodriguez believes it now stocks more variants than any other UK engineering component supplier.
High performance bearings (1st July 2006)
In designing a high performance race car with a competitive edge, the choice of bearing is critical. Weight and space are key factors in improving speed and fuel economy, but this cannot be achieved at the expense of performance.
Hygienic plastic bearing (1st May 2006)
Aseries of miniature plastic housed bearings are said to be in considerable demand in the hygiene-sensitive food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, where non-corrodible housings and stainless steel bearings are essential.
Bearings for harsh environments (1st March 2006)
The design of the new Schatz Double V linear bearing from RA Rodriguez make them suitable for use in harsh environments. Unlike other systems that allow the ingress of dirt, the rolling elements of these components are enclosed and therefore safeguar
Miniature bearing big on versatility (1st November 2005)
The Kaydon range of miniature bearings from R.A. Rodriguez comprises three basic designs and each is available in Imperial and metric sizes.
Bearing role (1st September 2005)
Bearings from the R.A. Rodriguez aerospace range are fitted to most military and civil aircraft in the Western world. Now, the Accurate Bushing Company in the USA, manufacturer of Smith Bearing Products, has chosen the company as European factory rep
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Slim bearing (1st March 2005)
Demand for a more compact turntable bearing has prompted Kaydon to design a new range of thin-section bearings.
Free CD (1st January 2005)
Manual bearing selection can involve hours of tedious computations and, due to the complexity of those calculations, a greater chance of error.
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