Page 19 - Industrial Technology Extra 12th October 2020

such as re-lubrication, are highly valued by end of their calculated life, they can be replaced
designers and production engineers the world over. individually, and not as an entire set, saving both
Hepco’s V guide system has far longer re- time and money.
lubrication intervals than ball rails for example, Coronavirus has caused behavioural shifts in
which means less frequent maintenance and less consumer habits that has strong implications for the
downtime required to keep them running. More so, warehousing sector. The rise of online shopping has
even in the event of no lubrication, the V guide undoubtedly fuelled growth, placing new demands
system will not fail catastrophically if it ends up on the warehousing sector with a greater focus on
running dry. Whilst this will reduce the system life, efficiency and productivity. Automation is a crucial
it is a useful feature that provides essential peace of component in the future of this industry, providing
mind in case a re-lubrication interval is delayed or an agile and effective response to logistical
overlooked for any reason. challenges. With over 42 major product lines with
With regards to bearing maintenance, speed is thousands of individual components, Hepco’s range
again key. When Hepco products show signs of of products can meet practically any warehousing
wear, the process is simple and does not impinge requirement. Designed to offer high reliability to
too much on production time. The eccentric facilitate maximum productivity, HepcoMotion’s
adjustment facility of the V bearings can be used to range of products are well-placed to serve this
quickly and simply remove any play that has demanding, high duty industry.
occurred. Moreover, when the V bearings reach the www.hepcomotion.com

Long service life

with virtually zero

maintenance

SL2 - Stainless Steel Based Slide System

Tel: 01884 257000
www.hepcomotion.com