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IKO Precision Positioning Table TS/CT is a compact positioning table made of a cast iron slide table and bed with high rigidity and vibration damping performance, incorporating an IKO Crossed Roller Way with a solid record in the field of precision linear motion rolling guides, and using a precision ball screw for the feeding mechanism. IKO Precision Positioning Table TS/CT is available in oneaxis and twoaxis specifications and is widely used in precision measuring instruments and precision assemblers that require high precision positioning.

IKO Micro Precision Positioning Table TM is an extremely compact precision positioning table incorporating a precision grinding ball screw with a thread diameter of 2 mm and an IKO Micro Linear Way L with a track rail width of 2 mm, wellestablished in the field of ultrasmall equipment.

IKO Cleanroom Precision Positioning Table TC···E is optimal for use in high cleanliness environments for semiconductor and LCD manufacturing machines. The unique highairtight structure seals the driving part and guiding parts of the slide table, and prevents dust generation around the table. IKO Cleanroom Precision Positioning Table TC···E achieves cleanliness class 3 by enhancing the airtightness inside the table.

IKO Precision Positioning Table TE is a lightweight and compact positioning table using highstrength aluminum alloy for its main components, with a slide table assembled inside a Ushaped bed. A precision ball screw is used for the feeding mechanism, enabling highreliability and highprecision positioning. Lubrication part CLube is built into the linear motion rolling guide and ball screw, achieving long term maintenance free performance and reducing lubrication work. Various specifications such as ball screw lead, motor type and sensor mounting can be configured, enabling the optimum positioning table to be configured according to the application. Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from equipment that requires high positioning accuracy such as parts machining, assembly, inspection and conveying equipment through general conveying fields.

TU Series is a compact and slim type positioning table, consisting of a Ushaped track rail and a slide table. The slide table assembled inside the Ushaped track rail is an integral part of a linear motion rolling guide mechanism, in which two rows of large diameter steel balls are arranged in four point contact with raceways. Owing to this design, stable high accuracy and high rigidity are obtained in operations even under fluctuating load varying in direction and magnitude and complex load. Also, by adopting a Ushaped track rail, the rigidity of track rail under moment load and torsion is greatly improved. TU Series includes six sizes with a track rail width of 25 mm to 130 mm. For each of them, slide table length can be selected. Also, ball screw types and leads, motor types, and sensor installations, etc. can be selected to obtain an optimum positioning table suitable for each application.

The IKO Super Flexible Nozzle is a compact nozzle used on machine tools to supply and spray cutting oil exactly at a specified location. Since the angle of the nozzle can be easily changed, the oil supply can be concentrated on the working area, and cooling and lubrication can be performed effectively. As a result, cutting resistance is reduced and superior finish is obtained, achieving high machining accuracy. The tool life can also be extended, which can result in cost savings. The Super Flexible Nozzle can be used at the spindle end of machining centers and at the tool holder of an NC lathe.

IKO LBalls are selfaligning Spherical Bushings consisting of a special zinc diecast alloy body and a studded ball which has its axis at right angles to the body. They can perform tilting movement, oscillating movement and rotation with low torque, and transmit power smoothly due to uniform clearance between the sliding surfaces. Their superior wear resistance assures stable accuracy for long periods of time, and maintenance is simple. They are very economical bearings. For these reasons, they are widely used in link mechanisms in automobiles, construction machinery, farm and packaging machines, etc.

IKO PILLOBALLs are compact selfaligning spherical bushings which can support a large radial load and a bidirectional axial load at the same time. These bearings are available in insert type, diecast type and lubricationfree type depending on the type of sliding surface. In the insert type, a spherical inner ring makes contact with a special copper alloy bushing with superior runin properties. In the diecast type, a spherical inner ring makes direct contact with the bore surface of the body of special zinc diecast alloy. In the maintenancefree type, a spherical inner ring makes contact with a special selflubricating PTFE liner. Thus, a smooth rotational and oscillatory motion can be achieved with superior antiwear and load properties in each type. PILLOBALL Rod Ends have either a female thread in the body or a male thread on the body, so they can be easily assembled onto machines. They are used in control and link mechanisms in machine tools, textile machines

IKO Spherical Bushings are compact selfaligning spherical bushings with inner and outer rings in contact with the sphere, which can support a large radial load and a bidirectional axial load at the same time. There are many models of Spherical Bushings, but they are basically divided into steelonsteel types and maintenancefree types according to the kind of sliding surfaces. Steelonsteel Spherical Bushings have inner and outer rings of highcarbon chromium bearing steel, of which sliding surfaces are phosphatetreated and then drycoated with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). They can, therefore, operate with low torque, and have excellent wear resistance and large load capacity. They are especially suitable for applications where there are alternate loads and shock loads. They have wide applications mainly in industrial and construction machinery. Maintenancefree Spherical Bushings consist of an outer ring which has a special PTFE liner reinforced

Slim Type Crossed Roller Bearings are slim bearings having a small outside diameter against the bore diameter and a narrow width. In addition, types with cage, types with separator, and full complement types are available, which can be selected according to the intended use. Crossed Roller Bearings are compact bearings with their rollers alternately crossed at right angles to each other between inner and outer rings. The orthogonal array of rollers allows the bearing to handle complex loads simultaneously from any direction, which makes assembly possible without needing to worry about load direction.