SPE Positioning Unit – Linear Motion Technology

Two or three axes. Manual or motorized.

The SPE positioning unit is based on dovetail guides and can be operated either manually or with a motor. Each axis is adjusted separately and can be clamped optionally. SPE positioning units are available in grey cast iron or aluminum – for precise positioning in two or three axes.

SPE Positioniereinheit
  • Configurable with two or three axes
  • Dovetail slides made of grey cast iron (aluminum optional)
  • Manual or motorized adjustment possible
  • Optional clamping for each axis
  • Custom hole pattern available
  • High lead accuracy: ± 0.02 mm per 300 mm

Based on dovetail slides:

  • Width: 30–400 mm
  • Stroke: 10–400 mm
  • Dynamic load rating: up to 33.281 N
  • Travel speed: up to 15 m/min
  • Coefficient of friction: 0.1 mm (0.01 mm with coated version)

SPE Positioning Unit

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Yes, the SPE positioning unit can be customized to your specific requirements. You can choose between grey cast iron or aluminum, a custom hole pattern, optional clamping devices, and various surface coatings. For further customizations or special solutions, we’ll be happy to advise you personally – just get in touch with us!

Yes. The axes can be equipped with motorized drives – tailored to the desired level of automation.

Thanks to the solid mounting bracket and robust dovetail guide, the SPE positioning unit remains backlash-free, highly precise, and reliable even in multi-axis configurations. The slides used are based on our proven SP, SL, and SM product series, which have been successfully deployed in demanding applications for many years by customers across various industries.

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