Linear Technology

The field of linear technology is a sub-discipline of drive technology that deals with the mechanical components or systems for executing linear movements. In addition to linear guides, these components include the mechanical drive elements used to generate the linear motion. These include, for example, toothed belt drives, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders, ball screws, trapezoidal screws or rack and pinion drives.

Linear systems are used in a variety of technical systems, for example for infeed or feed movements and in handling systems. Linear systems include linear axes as complete units with integrated drive elements or linear actuators or stroke drives.