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Linear Motion For Packaging Machines

April 27, 2015
Sponsored by IKO
In the productivity-driven packaging industry, there are many possible sources of downtime. You can eliminate many of them by selecting failure-resistant linear motion components. At the same time, these components still have to meet the necessary accuracy, precision and load requirements—all of which are on the upswing in packaging applications. Here’s a quick overview of three features you should look for when trying to maximize the lifecycle of linear guides and positioning tables in demanding packaging applications.

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