Rolling through a mucky,
contaminated environment with incredible ease, PBC Linear’s Hevi-Rail®
heavy-duty bearing system provided hand-operated linear motion guidance
for periodic maintenance and cleaning on a CNC lathe. Cumbersome pumps
and filtration systems were continually blocking the cleaning bin of the
CNC lathe, and made cleaning the bin next to impossible. After
installing the Hevi-Rail® product, the filtration system could be moved
with a light push; ensuring effective inspection, cleaning and
maintenance.
The environment created by the lathe, pumps
and filtration system was grimy and full of expelled metal particulate.
The pumps and filtration system sit over the cleaning bin, blocking
easy access. The system itself weighs up to 250 lbs, and needed to be
moved without the constant help of machinery while still complying with
OSHA and ergonomic requirements. To solve this, the lathe would require a
guide rail system that could not only tolerate the weight of the
filtration system and the harsh surroundings, but also be easily
manipulated by maintenance personnel.
PBC Linear decided to implement their
proven Hevi-Rail® linear bearing guide system. Hevi-Rail® handles high
axial and radial loads, up to 60 tons! Offering a lifetime of durability
under continuous use, the Hevi-Rail® bearing is designed for both
linear and axial motion, and rolls easily over contaminants. Once
installed, Hevi-Rail allowed for the pump and filtration system to be
moved out of the way quickly and efficiently; thereby permitting
periodic maintenance and cleaning.
