NSK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of roller bearings, linear technology, automotive components and steering systems.

RM Fowler are authorised distributors for their range of Linear products.

NSK UK

NSK supplies the European machine tool industry with many of its high-precision bearings and linear guides produced at the company’s plant in Newark (UK). NSK has invested heavily in new machines and processes in order to further improve the quality and quantity of its output here in the UK.

Linear carriages in the NH and NS series up to size 45 are made at the Newark Plant.

All Linear rails are made in NSK Japan.

Production Techniques and quality

NSK Linear Rail - Each linear rail is mounted on a moving bed and passed through fixed grinding wheels that grind the rail face and ball groove on both sides of the rail simultaneously. NSK then use a master roller paired with precise calibration tools to measure the full length of the rail to ensure it is consistently accurate and within strict tolerance limits.

NSK Linear Guide - All Linear guides are precision ground to strict tolerances using state of the art grinding machines.

The combined production techniques of the rail and carriage give NSK the highest assembled accuracy on the market for randomly matched standard off the shelf Linear products. For the majority of applications that require high accuracy standard NSK products can offer the precision required from stock without the need for products being made to order with long delivery times.

Other manufacturers offer cheaper products but they simply do not offer the same accuracy and quality of NSK specifically on standard products.

NSK Linear products are focused in 4 main areas.

Machine Tools

From drilling and grinding to turning, bending and milling, a vast range of demands is placed on the machine components used. With NSK Motion Solutions, you always get the ideal product for your motion – all from one source. NSK quality components meet the special requirements for high speeds and acceleration while generating minimum noise. Whether the product is from our standard machine tool range or custom-developed, NSK Motion Solutions is your answer for precise motion.

Injection Molding

Where high temperatures and extreme pressure are daily conditions, precision is the guarantee for high-quality production. NSK Motion Solutions allows you to boost the performance of your machines – without compromising quality. Thanks to our ball screw technology, you can noticeably improve the reliability, precision and efficiency of your electrical injection molding machine compared to hydraulic drive systems.

Measuring Machines

Where the tiniest errors may lead to enormous follow-up costs and production losses, utmost reliability in measurement technology is a must. With NSK Motion Solutions – rotating or linear motion – your measuring machines are equipped with the highest-quality components all from one manufacturer. Properties such as high-speed running, low noise, absolute precision and accuracy are guaranteed in order to avoid production failures in advance.

Medical Devices

Reliability on the one hand and economical considerations on the other determine the needs of today’s healthcare sector. The combination of efficiency and adequate care calls for equipment, which ensures safety, speedy and uninterrupted diagnosing and treatment. With NSK Motion Solutions you always get the ideal rotating or linear product for your medical equipment. For use in clean rooms or in everyday practice, NSK offers all the necessary components from one source.

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