BMG has been appointed a distributor in southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system. This high-precision product range extends from linear components, actuators and systems to ball screws and rotational units. Part of The Timken Company, Rollon specialises in the production and development of linear motion systems used in diverse sectors where product performance, efficiency and reliability are critical. These include industrial automation, aerospace, material handling, metals and packaging.
“BMG now supplies and supports Rollon’s comprehensive product range, which comprises linear guides, telescopic slides, linear actuators, actuator systems, circular systems, ball screws and rod ends,” explains product specialist, Leon Koekemoer. “Rollon linear motion guidance solutions are customised to exact requirements and incorporate precision technology for seamless operation. This advanced system, which meets stringent quality specifications for product reliability, is the only true linear automation product available with misalignment forgiveness. In addition, the telescopic rails of this range are known to have the highest load capacity on the market.”
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