Press it in and it's ready to go: The new LMHB ball bushing from THK
Installing conventional ball bushings requires a considerable amount of time and effort. And, of course, time is money and labour is expensive. However, THK has now launched a new ball bushing that is simply pressed into position — fulfilling a wish that users have held for a very long time.
Two options exist for mounting classic metal ball bushings: They can either be fastened with a snap ring or bolted into position using a retaining plate on the housing. Both types of installation require the housing to be machined. In addition, the work must be carried out with the highest precision, which increases the time required. As a result, machine designers and plant engineers have repeatedly expressed the desire for a less time-consuming solution.
No more bolting — just press in
As an international leading specialist in motion technology, THK has made it its mission to resolve this issue. In line with its motto “Every assembly step that is not needed is one too many”, the company—a technology partner of Bachofen—has developed a new type LMHB ball bushing that can be installed on housings quickly, easily and with complete precision. Using a hand press, the bushing can be fitted without using clamping rings or nuts. No other installation work is required.
