Curved Guides and Rails

What Do Curved Guides Do?

Curved guides and curvilinear rails provide a smooth and precise pathway along non-linear paths. This is the backbone of many industrial applications where traditional linear motion systems fall short of the mark.

Primary Use Cases of Curved Guideways:

Non-Linear Motion: When a machine design or operation calls for non-linear motion, these are the type of guides you need. These allow for movement along curved or circular paths.

Load Support: Curved guides provide support for loads as they move along curved paths. Specially designed curved rails ensure load stability and precision even under higher weights.

Smooth Operation: Ball or roller bearing curved guides offer low-friction movement which reduces wear and tear ensuring that the durable curved guideways maintain their precision.

Types of Curved Guides

At Rollon, we recommend a few products – each with its own strengths:

Multi-Motion Line – This versatile series combines linear and curved sections in a single rail, allowing for complex motion paths. It’s ideal for applications requiring a mix of straight and curved movements.

CLT – This modular curved guideway and track system is flexible allowing you to create and modify the shape to fit your unique needs.

Curviline – The Curviline series offers robust curved rail solutions with options for both constant and variable radii. Available in standard, stainless steel, and hardened versions, Curvilinear guides are suitable for a wide range of environments and load requirements.

Look at our curved guide options, learn more about your company’s needs, and find the right product for the job. Not sure what you need? Contact us for help today!

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