Linear technology as the key to efficient laboratory automation

The Cartesian robot H-Bot is characterized by a compact and extremely versatile design. (Copyright: Image: Rollon GmbH)

The linear axes of the Clean Room System ONE ensure precise positioning with high dynamics, are durable, flexible, low-maintenance, and suitable for applications in cleanrooms. (Copyright: Image: Rollon GmbH)

Linear technology is an indispensable component of modern laboratory automation. It enables precise movement, positioning, and dosing, making processes reproducible and safe. The individually configurable linear axes and linear systems from Rollon combine the highest repeatability and positioning accuracy with a compact, robust, and modular design, as well as low-maintenance operation, thereby significantly increasing efficiency, flexibility, and process quality.

Precision, reliability, low maintenance, compactness, and process safety are critical factors in laboratory automation. As a specialist in linear motion systems, Rollon understands the industry-specific requirements precisely and implements flexible, customized linear technology solutions that ensure highly dynamic movement sequences and reproducible processes—whether in sample handling, pipetting systems, dosing and liquid handling applications, or high-throughput analytics.

Portal System H-Bot: A lightweight, compact, and efficient solution

Maximum efficiency with minimal space requirements: The portal system H-Bot offers a high degree of precision and dynamics and covers a large working area despite its exceptionally compact design. The Cartesian robot is designed for loads up to 10 kg and features an innovative design with a single belt concept and dual motors on the X-axis. The omission of a motor on the Y-axis reduces the moving mass, which decreases vibrations and enables high dynamics. Thanks to its versatile configuration and excellent performance, the H-Bot adapts perfectly to various operational environments and is a powerful solution for modern linear movement requirements. In laboratory automation, the portal system is used, among other things, for dosing and dispensing ingredients in pharmaceutical production.

Clean Room System ONE: Ideal for cleanroom applications

Specifically designed for cleanroom applications, Rollon developed the Clean Rollon System ONE. The modular linear axes are made of aluminum and stainless steel and are constructed to prevent particles from entering the environment where they are installed. The drive is via a high-quality polyurethane timing belt with AT profile. The cleanroom axes ensure precise positioning with high dynamics, are corrosion-resistant, durable, flexible, and low-maintenance, and operate with minimal lubricant. This guarantees a 100% clean application.

Wide linear technology portfolio for laboratory automation

For lower particle emission requirements, additional product lines are available. The self-aligning roller guides of the Compact Rail allow compensation for parallelism errors of mounting surfaces as well as height offsets or angular deviations between guides. The Curviline consists of roller-based arc guides with constant and variable radii—ideal for nonlinear movements. The V-Line and Heavy Line are specialists for heavy loads, and the Cross Roller Rails combine precision and rigidity in compact cross-sections. In addition to linear guides and linear axes, ball screw drives, needle bearings, and joint heads are also essential for the functionality and reliability of many laboratory devices and systems, as they enable precise control of movements and extend the lifespan of the equipment. All solutions are individually designed and precisely tailored to the respective application.