A.MANNESMANN, a global manufacturer of high-performance ball screws, has been part of the SCHNEEBERGER Group since October 2017. More than 50 years ago, A.MANNESMANN was one of the first manufacturers in Europe to introduce the ball screw and innovate the product while continually sharing knowledge and experience with market-leading operators. The company has consistently met the increasing demands of the technology required to compete.
AM ball screws can be deployed over a variety of technical requirements. Traveling speeds ranging from virtually 0 m/min to 150 m/min, and accelerations of up to 20 m/sec² are easily achieved and A. MANNESAMANN ball screws are generally designed for an operating life of more than 20,000 hours! The constant torque, precise travel movements – even in reverse mode, along with positioning capability and repeatability are all standard features of AM ball screws.
A.MANNESMANN is your single source provider of quality, innovative and cost competitive…
Peak performance with SCHNEEBERGER mineral casting
SCHNEEBERGER Mineral Casting Technology has many years of experience in the development and manufacture of mineral casting components for various industries. This includes individual components and entire system modules, delivered directly to your assembly line. SCHNEEBERGER's new techcon® casting material also offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional mineral casting for selected applications.
Our competence Center Our plant in Cheb in the Czech Republic has been producing many different types of mineral casting components since 2007. The SCHNEEBERGER competence center for this material and its continuous development is located here. Today, our product range extends from individual machine components to entire system modules, delivered directly to your assembly line. In addition to development and manufacturing in Cheb, SCHNEEBERGER also has its own mineral casting production facility in China. From the production of the molds to the actual casting and finishing, all work…
SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL AMS – Distance measurement up to 6 meters or more
When space constraints and performance are required for distance measurement, MONORAIL AMS is the answer. SCHNEEBERGER integrates a measuring head and scale onto its MONORAIL profile linear guideways. By combining guidance and measurement onto a single offers customers many significant benefits.
Customer benefits The major advantage of the MONORAIL AMS distance measuring system from SCHNEEBERGER is that by integrating the measuring system into the MONORAIL carriage and applying the measuring scale to the guideway, it is possible to save space and reduce the overall installation process within complex machine designs. The use of MONORAIL AMS is economical without having to compromise on performance.
Long-lasting reliability Whenever incorporating a measuring system into a machine design, such as the SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL AMS profile guideway, there is the risk of contaminating the measuring scale due to harsh environments. This can greatly impact the functionality of the entire…
MINIRAIL and MINISCALE PLUS - Achieve the highest accuracy even in the tightest spaces
The high-precision MINIRAIL miniature guideway from SCHNEEBERGER is small in size, but large in terms of its possibilities. MINIRAIL is a high-tech linear bearing that will impress you with its precision, robustness and versatility. Expandable if required with an integral measuring system and long-term lubrication.
Customer benefits MINIRAILS are perfectly suited miniature guideways to achieve the highest accuracy in the tightest of spaces. The accelerations possible go up to 300 m/s2 with a maximum speed of 5 m/s. Through a combination with the integrated MINISCALE PLUS distance measuring system, the "Guide" and "Measure" functions can be ideally linked to each other on a compact scale. As an additional option, maintenance effort can be minimized with the integrated LUBE-S long-term lubrication.
Minimal design planning The MINISCALE PLUS is a compact measuring system is already integrated into the SCHNEEBERGER MINIRAIL miniature guideway. This eliminates the need for a separate…
Individual gear racks offering maximum precision and efficiency
Gear racks from SCHNEEBERGER offer significant advantages both commercially and technically as a standard or special version – with a product length of up to 3 meters, a wide range of configurations and various accuracy classes.
Challenge As a drive concept for complex linear motions in which high forces must be transmitted precisely and reliably, straight or helical tooth rack gear racks from SCHNEEBERGER offer a proven solution. Using individual grinding, hardening and positioning processes, the optimum solution is achieved for any application with comprehensive technical expertise. This enables SCHNEEBERGER to meet the constantly growing demand for standard and customized gear racks for a wide range of applications in numerous industries.
Solutions A wide range of applications are possible, such as: Moving a machine tool gantry weighing several tons linearly, to positioning a laser cutting head at top speed or driving a buckling arm robot with maximum precision for welding…
Of the six finalists, SCHNEEBERGER from Roggwil (Switzerland) achieved fourth place in the Prix SVC Espace Mittelland 2019.
Six companies emerged as winners from a field of 200 regional companies during a multi-stage selection process and presented their submissions to 1400 guests in the Bern Kursaal. The fourth prize was awarded to SCHNEEBERGER.
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FORMULA-S always brings your guideway into the right position
Cage creep can become a problem in linear bearings when strokes need to be repeated frequently during the handling process. The SCHNEEBERGER FORMULA-S is the solution for this. The cage controls for the RN and the RNG guideways ensure trouble-free operation and a long service life, which means they are highly cost-effective, as well.
Customer benefits FORMULA-S, SCHNEEBERGER's cage control system, works in any installation orientation, regardless of the preload of the guideway. The outstanding features of the cage control include trouble-free operation, high acceleration, and no readjustment of the cage. Furthermore, the shape and position tolerances of the surrounding structure or temperature differences do not lead to cage creep. The guideway therefore always runs in a uniform manner and fulfills all requirements related to productivity and cost-effectiveness. This also means a long service life is guaranteed.
Efficiency and accuracy Both reliability during the handling process and…
SCHNEEBERGER positioning systems - Everything from a single source
SCHNEEBERGER offers individual components and complete positioning systems for solutions in linear motion technology. If a customer wants an integrated solution instead of only linear tracks for installation, SCHNEEBERGER develops the complete positioning system for the end application based on the customer's specifications.
Customer benefits SCHNEEBERGER has created systems for major industries and global companies for more than 30 years. You can rely on our engineering experience and expertise designing and developing positioning systems for demanding applications in the semiconductor industry, in medical technology, in the optics industry and in microscopy.
Completely integrated positioning system This is how the Open Frame XY positioning system shown in the image on the left was created. The customer wanted a completely integrated positioning system. This includes the mechanical components, such as the structural parts and linear tracks, as well as the electronic controller…
High-load use cases with SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL MR 4S
SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL MR profile guideways with rollers are especially suitable for handling high loads in the machine tool industry. Workpieces weighing up to 150 tonnes can be transported with high precision on machines equipped with them.
Customer benefits The SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL MR profile guideways series, available in six sizes with rail cross-sections from 25 to 100 mm, is the right solution for a wide variety of applications and weight classes in machine tools and production centers. For the high-precision transportation of relatively large loads in milling machines, lathes, boring machines or grinding machines, MONORAIL MR profile guideways feature outstanding loading capacity and strength – for everything from large motor production and power plant engineering to aerospace engineering and other areas of heavy mechanical engineering.
4S - New carriage design MONORAIL MR profile guideways – like all other SCHNEEBERGER products – are being improved all the time to achieve…
SCHNEEBERGER linear bearings and recirculating units
Unlimited stroke with SCHNEEBERGER type R and RD linear bearings? No problem with the specially designed recirculating units. They can be combined with the linear bearings with the usual precision.
Advantages and customer benefits SCHNEEBERGER recirculating units allow long strokes with consistent, high accuracy for applications in a normal working environment, a cleanroom or a vacuum. Suitable sizes and versions for small to heavy loads and the possibility of evening out minor angular errors enable a wide range of applications. Add to this the usual compact, space-saving and robust designs. This briefly summarizes the main advantages and benefits of SCHNEEBERGER recirculating units for our customers.
Unlimited stroke SCHNEEBERGER recirculating units with balls or rollers support high-precision, rigid, and compact designs with an unlimited stroke. In addition, the standard comes in combination with SCHNEEBERGER type R and RD linear bearings. The components consist of hardened tool…