ALT Bearings (Advanced Linear Technologies) has developed the HRA-i which integrates an inverted roller screw with an ultra-high capacity roller bearing known as the Herringbone Roller Bearing (HRB).
Features of the HRA-i include: Countersunk Self Tapping Screws For Steel
By including the HRB as part of its HRA-i roller screw design, ALT Bearings can provide customers with a range of benefits.
Among them are the weight reductions offered by the roller screw. According to ALT Bearings, the HRB is 80% lighter in weight than conventional bearings, leading to a lighterweight roller screw as well. This can also help to reduce overall machine weight which is becoming a greater area of focus in some applications.
Inclusion of the ultra-high capacity bearing eliminates the need for a flange and locknut to secure the roller screw's location as is typically this case. This is due to the design of the roller screw in which the bearing's inner ring is machined on the screw's nut, creating an integrated solution that provides a compact and lightweight design capable of being used as a direct replacement of other options in the market.
The HRA-i includes many of the characteristics common to ALT Bearings' other roller screw technologies as well, including:
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