Released from THK (Schaumburg, IL), the SLS/SLF Ball Splines feature caged technology, allowing for smooth motion. A synthetic resin cage cradles each ball, separating it from others, while spaces between rolling elements retain the lubricating grease to act as a lubrication system. The units feature a rigidity of ±10%. Outer shaft diameters are available from 15 to 100 mm. Low-noise options are available.

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This article first appeared in the December, 2006 issue of Motion Control Technology Magazine (Vol. 30 No. 12).

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