The Heavy Duty Compact Screw unit uses the same high strength aluminium beam as used in the HDCB. The curved section of the beam allows the fitting of the ballscrew with the minimum of space and the general low height of the product gives an overall impression of compactness. This unit can be used as a stand alone X axis or as a Z axis with the beam the moving element, the fixing of grippers to the end is very easily accommodated. The slides fitted are the Heavy Duty single edge type with either 64mm or 95mm dia bearings depending upon capacity requirements. Slide lubrication is provided by low maintenance cap wipers with a relubrication point provided for the ballscrew. Fitted ballscrew is 25mm dia either 5mm or 10mm pitch and the whole unit can be provided with a bellows cover if necessary. Compact high strength aluminium beam section Lengths up to 2740mm as standard Play free ballscrew assembly allows accurate positioning Beam T slots compatible with MCS section for ease of mounting High capacity 64 or 95 mm dia vee bearings provides good rigidity under load Low maintenance cap wipers for prolonged performance Ballscrew relubrication point Optional bellows cover Easy fitting of limit switches