The naming convention for any linear motion system has the following form:
(System,Guideway and/or Drive) – Size – Version – Generation
The abbreviations used for the linear motion system is a three letter acronym that details the system type, the guideway, and the drive system. The acronym has the following form:
- The first letter of the abbreviation stands for the Linear System type
- The second letter of the abbreviation stands for the type of guideway used for the Linear System
- The last letter of the abbreviation stands for the type of drive system of the Linear System
The following table details how to create the acronym for the linear motion systems:
Note: For Function Modules: Ball Screw Drive are indicated as S and for other modules it is indicated as K. Belt drives are indicated as B while for other modules, belt drives are indicated as R.
Example: Linear Module
Example: Function Module
