RTB storage with integrated measurement system for maximum precision

High stiffness, high load capacity, and extreme accuracy: Rodriguez's RTB bearings are suitable for installation in high-performance applications and ensure a stable production process and precise results. In particular, the RTB-ABS type impresses with a forward-looking technological development. Rodriguez presents this and other solutions for metalworking at EMO, which takes place from September 18th to 23rd in Hannover.

Rodriguez's RTB axial-radial bearings are the ideal solution for rotary and positioning units of tool tables due to their very high strength, tilting rigidity, and rolling accuracy. The highly precise bearings deliver excellent work results even at high speeds and extreme stress. The axial-radial bearings of the RTB series are available in various designs: as RTB-Standard for a wide range of applications, RTB-HSA for applications with low friction torque and high speeds, as well as RTB-ABS with an absolute measurement system and RTB-AMS with an inductive measurement system for operation under extreme conditions such as high loads, vibrations, or dirty environments. Thanks to the inductive measuring method, these bearings are robust, temperature-stable, and easy to install. The system is also modularly designed to meet all requirements for resolution and precision.

RTB-ABS bearings with improved technical properties

Within the RTB series, the ABS type with integrated absolute value encoder has been further optimized: the bearings are now even more precise and powerful, characterized among other things by improved stiffness. They are available in various sizes with bore diameters from 150 to 580 mm. They are also designed to be so compact that the measurement system automatically positions itself precisely during assembly. The absolute encoder (scanning head with integrated electronics) allows real-time absolute position detection of the rotary axis with a resolution of up to 26 bits. Due to the high measurement accuracy, movement can be optimally controlled – essential for manufacturing highly precise parts. Drivers are available for interfaces such as HEIDENHAIN Endat 2.2, SIEMENS Drive CLiQ®, FANUC αi, Mitsubishi, BiSS/C, SSI + 1Vpp.

In Rodriguez's extensive range, which includes various components and systems in the field of linear technology and precision bearings, there are many other solutions for metalworking. Furthermore, Rodriguez can quickly and flexibly adapt each component to customer-specific conditions upon request and also produce custom-made special designs.