New Nexen Precision Motion Control Catalog Features Expanded Line of Roller Pinion System Products and Gear Offerings

    MINNETONKA, MN, November 16, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nexen Group, Inc. announces their Precision Motion Control catalog is now available. The catalog details the company's expanded line of Roller Pinion System (RPS) products, designed to provide high-accuracy linear positioning with no backlash, as well as expanded gear offerings.

With three new rack models available to complement the Standard and Premium rack models along with the diverse selection of gear products, Nexen offers a diverse portfolio of motion control products. An RPS drive solution is available to suit the requirements of versatile applications. In addition to the current Standard and Premium models, the following models are available:

- Endurance Rack: Delivers 80 um positional accuracy, high load capacity and excellent service life. This model is ideal for demanding applications requiring long life and that need corrosion resistance to protect from harsh environments. This model is able to run without lubrication in certain applications.

- Universal Rack: Delivers 50 um positional accuracy. The most affordable rack model, the Universal Rack is ideal for demanding applications where positional accuracy and repeatability is important. Lubrication is necessary and recommended.

- Stainless Steel Universal Rack: Delivers 50 um positional accuracy. This model is ideal for demanding applications where positional accuracy, repeatability and high corrosion resistance are important like packaging, food processing and dairy. Lubrication is necessary and recommended.

Stainless steel pinions are also available in both shaft and flange mount versions to complement the new rack offerings. Additionally, the expanded Nexen catalog of gear offerings features every RPS size, full rings, arcs and internal and external teeth.

Download the Precision Motion Control catalog.

Nexen Group, Inc is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control solutions including linear drive systems, precision rotary indexers, linear locking components and power transmission products including spring set brakes, tooth clutches and torque limiters for a wide variety of automation applications in the Aerospace, Robotics, Machine Tool, Automotive, Packaging, Material Handling and Medical Industries. For more information, contact Nexen Group, Inc., 560 Oak Grove Parkway, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127. Phone: 651-484-5900. Fax: 651-286-1099. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nexengroup.com.

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