In linear and sliding motion mechanisms, a linear shaft rod plays a crucial role. Without a linear shaft, we wouldn’t complete a sliding mechanism with linear power transmission.
But, the manufacturing and choosing of the appropriate linear shaft can get tricky. Linear shafts can have different structures and be made of various materials, depending on the properties needed.
The linear shaft in power transmission applications is a long, rod-shaped tool used for support in linear motion, especially sliding motion. With a linear shaft, the motion can be guided and fine-tuned.
The load and specific requirements determine the size and precision of the linear shaft. Linear shafts made with tight precision tolerances are more durable and resistant to wear and tear.
The function of a linear shaft is to provide support in linear motion. The term can be slightly misleading since the shaft isn’t doing anything other than staying static for support. There’s an actuator doing the work for the slide motion to take place up and down the linear shaft.
Simply put, any type of sliding or transmission mechanism needs to use either a linear shaft, a post or a rotary shaft. The kind you use depends on the application.
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