The new Tschudin Cube 350 centreless grinding machine is using NSK’s RA series of low-friction, high-rigidity roller guides, where they are helping to generate excellent levels of surface finish on machined workpieces. Tschudin’s Cube 350 operates using the centreless cylindrical grinding method and, thanks to design innovation, benefits from the potential to install several machines […]
continue readingNSK and B&K Vibro: Expansion of CMS offering will strengthen industrial business
Effective 1 March 2021, Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro) became a company of NSK Ltd. On that day, the Darmstadt, Germany, headquarters of B&K Vibro staged an online welcome event to explain the purpose of the acquisition, especially to employees. In his online address, Saimon Nogami, Senior Executive Vice President of NSK Ltd., explained […]
continue readingNSK Agri Disc Hubs: Zuverlässige Wälzlagereinheiten für extreme Umgebungsbedingungen
Feuchtigkeit, Staub und Schmutz, korrosive Düngemittel und hohe mechanische Belastungen z.B. durch Steinschlag: Wälzlager in Maschinen der Landtechnik werden stark beansprucht. Exakt für diese Extrem-Anwendung hat NSK die Agri Disc Hubs entwickelt. Zu ihren Konstruktionsmerkmalen gehören ein robustes Lagerdesign und eine hochwirksame Abdichtung. Diese Lagereinheiten werden in Deutschland gefertigt. Führende Hersteller setzen sie in ihren […]
continue readingNSK Agri Disc Hubs offer reliability in extreme conditions
For bearings deployed in the agriculture sector there is no shortage of potential hazards, including moisture, soil dust, corrosive fertilisers and very high shock loads (such as those generated by stone chipping). However, the robust bearing design and highly effective sealing of NSK Agri Disc Hubs makes them a proven choice in extreme operating conditions. […]
continue readingNSK and Volkswagen cooperation delivers first success in steering innovation
In June 2019, NSK Ltd. and Volkswagen AG commenced a formal cooperation between the companies’ respective steering divisions with the ambition of further advancing innovation in steering systems. The success of this joint development initiative has led to the appointment of NSK as the production partner for a highpower, single-pinion electric power steering (EPS) system […]
continue readingNSK completes acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro
NSK Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (‚B&K Vibro‘), a global condition monitoring system (CMS) specialist. Following the initial announcement on 10 December 2020, finalising the purchase of B&K Vibro from Spectris Plc. will further strengthen NSK’s ability to meet customer demand for automation, labour savings, smart technology and environmentally sustainable […]
continue readingSourcing linear motion solutions from NSK’s global manufacturing sites: the benefits of an international production network
High-precision linear guides are an important product group for NSK’s Linear Motion Technology (Seiki) management unit. As a specialist in this field, the company meets the requirements of many demanding market sectors, including the machine tool industry. Many of the linear guides supplied to European customers operating in high-precision, high-quality sectors are application-specific or adaptations […]
continue readingNSK roller guides simplify welding of wind turbine towers
A collaboration between NSK and Spain-based Talleres Ganomagoga has led to a major advance in the welding of wind turbine towers. Based on the latest NSK roller guide technology, innovative linear motion solutions are allowing Talleres Ganomagoga to achieve smooth and accurate movement of its welding machines as the towers increase in length during production. […]
continue readingNSK shows its competency in ultra-fine positioning
As an expert in motion control, NSK frequently supplies customers with manipulators and positioners that meet micrometre and even nanometre accuracy requirements. Such solutions perform fine positioning operations under a microscope field of view, demanding the application of skilled engineering and know-how. A case in point is NSK’s nanopositioner, which exemplifies the company’s expertise in […]
continue readingNew drive for Megatorque Motor boosts safety and usability
NSK has released an upgraded drive for its PS/PN series of Megatorque Motors that offers even higher levels of safety and usability. The new EDD drive unit delivers broad interchangeability and functional compatibility with the previous generation EDC drive, which has proved popular among semiconductor and electronics manufacturers for its highly reliable and accurate performance. […]
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