Linear Systems
Franke Linear Systems are based on the tried and tested Franke principle of 4-point contact. The patented system of Guided Rollers, moves the rollers and raceways smoothly and seamlessly. Franke aluminium linear systems are perfectly suited for applications where highly dynamic movements needs lightweight design. Due to the outstanding functionality of 4-point contact and modular construction allows us to individually modify each Linear Systems to deliver precisely what your application needs.
Benefits
Your Options
We offer a variety of Linear systems to fit your application. Many of our products are available from stock, or for more bespoke requirements please get in touch.
Aluminium Double Rail with Cassette
The double rail version consists of only two components: the profile rail and the cassette running on it. Profile and cassette shapes can be adapted individually. It is possible to stabilise the base by means of a wider profile.
Aluminium pair of single rails with pair of roller shoes
When designed as a pair of individual rails, the guide width can be freely adjusted over the distance between the two rails. Franke supplies rails and roller shoes. The roller shoes are screwed directly to the continuing construction, therefore a cassette plate is not necessary. The shape of the rail profiles and the roller shoes can be adapted individually.
Linear tables / linear modules with drive
Franke linear tables and modules are linear systems with integrated drive mechanics. You can choose between spindle or toothed belt drive. In terms of shape, stroke length and design, we are gladly prepared to design linear systems according to your individual requirements.
Low Weight – High Load
The design principle of our Linear Systems makes them highly dynamic, quiet and maintenance-free.Wire raceways made of steel or non-corrosive steel, integrated into the aluminium body of a Franke guide rails ensure a high resilience and load capacity.
Franke Linear Systems can be modified individually to suit customer needs, thanks to their modular structure. You will always receive a solution that is ideally tailored to match your specific applications due to the use of various rail profiles and roller shoes, special cassettes, variable track widths or an integrated direct drive.
Advantages
Highly dynamic, fast and quiet, enabling accuracy along the entire line.
Principle
4 Point Contact4 Point Contact
Outstanding functionality due to the tried and tested 4-point contact. Wire raceways made of steel or non-corrosive steel inserted into the aluminium body ensure high resilience and load capacity. Allowing accuracy along the entire line.
Lightweight
Aluminium DesignAluminium Design
Integrated raceways made of steel or non-corrosive steel take high loads from all directions. Franke Aluminium linear systems are perfectly suited for applications where highly dynamic movements and light weight design are paramount.
Maintenance
Lifetime LubricatedMaintenance Free
Franke Linear guides comes with lifetime lubrication ensuring the guide runs evenly, quietly and cleanly. Central lubrication on Franke linear cassettes allows for high service life and mileage, in turn reducing downtime and maintenance.
Bespoke
Bespoke ChoiceBespoke Choice
Thanks to their modular structure Franke Linear Systems can be modified individually to suit customer needs. Available in sizes from of 0.5 to 25m+, 95% of our products are bespoke versions, designed and built to fit a customers application.
Linear Applications
Cutting with water jets calls for exact and rapid movements of the cutting head above the work piece, to create even and smooth edges to travel along even more complex geometries.
Solution
Franke Linear Motor module FTH Drive with integrated direct drive.
Advantages
Lightweight aluminium design for low weight and dynamic movement. The linear motor is integrated in the rail profile. This makes the module extremely flat and ensures it requires very little mounting space. The aluminium body and the non-corrosive running bars make the system insensitive to moisture.
Linear Guide used in secondary panel of the dental X-Ray device. Purpose of the panel is to enable exact X-Ray imaging. Primary requirement that the unit travels without any oscillation and the guide must run easily and smoothly.
Solution
FDL12 integrated directly into the customised carriage mount. A lateral grub screw used to set the slide resistance and the stiffness of the system. This guarantees movement without any oscillation.
Advantages
The guide runs evenly, quietly and cleanly. The elevated preload ().6 to ).8N) ensures that the secondary panel travels free from oscillation. The guide comes with lifetime lubrication. The sealed, single-row ball bearing means that no lubricant can leak to the outside.
Due to working at high speeds the linear guides needed must be resistant to aggressive materials (e.g salt, sugar, spray water). The machine had stoke lengths of 1500mm to 2100mm with an average annual mileage of 30,000km per year.
Solution
The aluminium roller guides in series FDA20
Advantages
The aluminium roller guides FDA enables speeds of up to 10m/s. The stroke lengths are infinitely variable. Central lubrication on the cassette achieves high service life and substantial mileage. Grease nipples fitted to the front, allow for convenient lubricant replenishment while the guides are fitted.
Bonding points to bond the mattresses are positioned in the centre of the gantry. The guides are used to travel to the gantry along the x and y axes. The assembly surfaces of the guides are not processed in order to save costs.
Solution
The aluminium roller guide FDA25 in a length of 2000mm.
Advantages
The guide unit, motorised by a toothed belt, travels at a speed of 50m/min. The guide is fitted directly to the unprocessed aluminium substructure. This involves mounting aluminium on aluminium, which means there is no bi-metal edict in the event of temperature fluctuations. This cost efficient solution makes the system competitive.
Quiet Operation, homogeneous movement and low weight.
Solution
Franke Linear Systems in a variety of lengths with accessories.
Advantages
Lightweight aluminium design for low carrying weight, large-scale rollers for smooth and quiet running and a broad range of accessories to adapt in a variety of shooting situations