Technical Operation Principles

All clamping elements in the series MK / MB / BW / TK / UB / LB / RB / MC and MKE are mounted on floating bearings, which means that the lifting movements of the contact profiles can be carried out from either side.

The abrasion-free connection between the clamping element and the linear guide is created at the free surfaces of the guide rails. Series MK / MC /MKE / TP and KW are designed exclusively for static clamping operations. Series MB / BW / TK / UB / LB / RB / KB / KBHS are suitable for dynamic use (brakes) due to their appropriate use of contact profiles.

The principle behind the mechanical advantage is a simple wedge (trilateral prism), an acute angle for smooth activation and direct gear reduction.

Mechanical Advantage = N/P

This single-gear method has a final position movement of approximately 40:1 (actual contact point movement). Force applied to the back of the wedge increases the pressure force with a perpendicular effect to the lateral surface. Although simple in principle, the entire working mechanism is comprised of high-tolerance, interdependent components.