THK has developed a new scraper system to be used with its recirculating ball linear motion guides as a solution to the problem of dust contamination in the cutting mechanism of carpet looms.

The source of the problem is the carpet itself; as it is cut, a very fine dust is produced which contaminates the track of the linear motion guides used to drive the cutting blades.

As the dust builds up, it increasingly deteriorates the performance of the cutter.

To combat this problem, THK can now offer loom manufacturers its compact SRS-series guides together with the company’s new LaCS (Laminated Contact System) scrapers.

Attached to the end seal lip of the guide, the LaCS scrapers feature a three-layer design and are permanently in contact with the rail, ensuring that dirt, dust, debris, oil and liquid are efficiently removed as the carriage moves.

The use of self-lubricating synthetic foam in the construction of the scrapers minimises friction.

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