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Linear Technology Terms
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A mechanism used for controlling or moving an object indirectly, as opposed
to manually.
– An optional
carrier for linear slides that increases the load capacity.
– A load with
a force moving along a shaft or another type of axis.
– To attach linear
slides by either fastening directly to “T” slot nuts located
in the slide base or by using the base mounting.
– A device whose support
allows smooth, low friction motion between two loaded surfaces moving
against each other.
– The minimum amount
of force or pressure needed to actuate movement of a device, such as a
cable, cylinder or rotary actuator, through a complete stroke.
– A device attached
to the linear slide, commonly with a bearing system, and responsible for
supporting and moving the load.
– A
single point at which the weight of an object is most concentrated. The
object would remain in equilibrium if supported at the COG.
– A
measurement of resistance of a single object sliding across another.
– The part of a
linear slide or band cylinder that is necessary for mechanisms and mounting.
Dead length plus stroke length equals the total length of the linear slide
or band cylinder.
– The amount of bend
under a specific weight load.
– A
wedge-shaped piece of metal or wood designed to hold structural parts in
place and/or provide a bearing surface.
– The amount of resistance
of an object to change velocity. If a linear slide has a large inertia,
more torque will be required to move it.
– A device that changes
rotary motion into linear motion.
– A device
that senses the end of a stroke on a linear slide. Proximity sensors
supply signal to any of various controllers.
– An actuator
that provides rotational movement.
– The shaft on a rotary
actuator that rotates on its own axis.
– A device implemented
with linear slides to decelerate heavy loads at high speeds.
– The distance
the carrier and its load move on the linear slide.
– A finger-shaped projection
that fits into a corresponding hole.
– The twisting or turning
force that produces rotation.
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