Traditional commercial greenhouses, with either manually opened or remotely operated roof sections, and polytunnels with lift-up side panels, can make it difficult to control ideal growing conditions, especially in the UK’s unpredictable climate. Additionally, the large areas of glass normally used in greenhouses, even when open to their maximum extent, filter out the beneficial effects of ultraviolet light and inhibit air flow and natural irrigation. [More]

LLT is a dynamic range of modular linear profile rail guides designed by SKF, for use in a wide range of demanding industrial applications. LLT profile rail guides have been developed to combine high operating speeds with heavy load capacities; while offering excellent rigidity, repeatability and accuracy.

The modular design concept of the LLT profile rail guide range gives design and production engineers a wide range of system build options, in terms of rail length, carriage size and profile, and for factors such as levels of accuracy, stiffness and preloading. For example, systems can be supplied for loads between 8,400N and 128,500N, operating at speeds of up to 3.0m/sec» with a choice of six types of , carriage and unlimited stroke length.

In addition to SKF’s existing LLR range, the LLT system enables the four ball bearing, raceways that sit between each rail and carriage to be configured in an X-shaped arrangement, [More]

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There's nothing worse than not knowing if, or when, your item will be despatched. Waiting for a supplier to finally get in to work after being called out, and then waiting for them to arrange despatch of your goods can take an age - All the while you can't relax. Phone Acorn and we can despatch immediately - allowing you to sit back and relax, knowing your goods are already on their way. [More]