A SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL guideway should be selected in several stages. Selecting an appropriate guideway depends on the requirements of the application, the operating conditions and on external influences. These factors must be determined at the start of the process of selecting a product.
4.1.1 Choice of product
A SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL guideway should be selected in several stages. The following parameters should be determined as part of this process:
- Type of guideway: roller - ball
- Additional functions: measuring, driving
- Size and number of carriages or guide rails
- Type of guide rails and carriages
- Accuracy class
- Preload class
- Lubrication type and connections
- Guide rail and carriage accessories
- Protective elements (wipers, bellows)
- Closures for the guide rail (plugs, cover strip)
- Lubricating accessories
- Clamping/brake elements
4.1.2 Influencing factors
Selecting an appropriate guideway depends on the requirements of the application, the operating conditions and on external influences. These factors must be determined at the start of the process of selecting a product.
Application
- Type of application
- Additional functions: measuring, driving, braking
- Required accuracy and rigidity
- Type of drive
- Installation orientation and installation space
- Length of travel
- Masses moved
Operating conditions
- Forces
- Speed and acceleration
- Distances travelled, short travel
- Period of use and cycles
- Coolants, swarf
- Maintenance
Environmental conditions
- Dirt
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Cleanroom or vacuum