Dust problems scraped away
May 1st 2007 A scraper system has been
developed by THK for use with its
recirculating ball linear motion
guides as an efficient, cost effective
solution to the problem of dust
contamination in the cutting
mechanism of carpet looms.
As a carpet is cut, a very fine
dust is produced which
contaminates the track of
the linear motion guide that
drives the cutting blades.
As dust builds, it
deteriorates the
performance of the cutter.
To combat the problem,
THK can offer loom makers
its compact SRS-series
guides, together with LaCS
(Laminated Contact
System) scrapers. Attached to the
end seal lip of the guide, the
scrapers have a three-layer design
and are permanently in contact
with the rail, ensuring that dirt, dust
oil, and so on, are efficiently
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