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Linear and Rotary Motion Components
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Air Cylinders (565 companies)
Air cylinders are pneumatic linear actuators that are driven by a pressure differential in the cylinder's chambers. They may be single-acting (with a spring return) or double-acting.
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Ball Screws, Lead Screws and ACME Screws (182 companies)
Ball screws, lead screws, and ACME screws are used to convert rotary motion or torque into thrust or linear motion.
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Ball Slides (69 companies)
Ball slides are simple linear motion devices that provide smooth linear motion, accurately controlled by the rotation of the drive mechanism. 
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Ball Spline (26 companies)
Ball splines provide nearly friction-free linear motion while simultaneously transmitting torsional loads. The path of the bearing balls is straight, not helical, which allows for a very efficient coupling device suitable for a variety of applications.
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Crossed Roller Slides (56 companies)
Crossed roller slides are simple linear motion devices that consist of a stationary base and a moving carriage. The rollers are crossed at a 90° angle in an alternating fashion and are enclosed in the rails, which have a machined V-shaped groove to support the rollers.
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Dovetail Slides (20 companies)
Dovetail slides are linear motion devices that allow motion and positioning along a linear axis.
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Electric Rotary Actuators (149 companies)
Electric rotary actuators drive components rotationally via electromagnetic power. They typically have control and indexing capabilities.
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Hydraulic Cylinders (607 companies)
Hydraulic cylinders are actuation devices that utilize pressurized hydraulic fluid to produce linear motion and force.
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Hydraulic Rotary Actuators (149 companies)
Hydraulic rotary actuators use a pressurized, incompressible fluid to rotate mechanical components.
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Index Drives (28 companies)
Index drives are used to start and stop a table, conveyor or other equipment at precise intervals. Types of index drives include cam index drives, ring index drives, and roller gear index drives. Learn more about Index Drives

Linear Actuators (551 companies)
Electric linear actuators have an output rod that provides linear motion via a motor driven ball screw, lead screw, or ACME screw assembly. The actuator's load is attached to the end of a screw or rod and is often unsupported.
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Linear Bearings (234 companies)
Linear bearings are used in applications where a component needs to be moved along a straight line with high accuracy.
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Linear Slides and Linear Stages (411 companies)
Linear slides are simple linear motion devices composed of a stationary base and a moving carriage. Linear stages are slides with a drive mechanism that provide controlled, precise positioning along a linear axis.
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Multi-axis Positioning Systems (36 companies)
Multi-axis Positioning Systems make use of linear, rotary and goniometric stages, slides and drives in various combinations to create standard and custom positioning systems. Learn more about Multi-axis Positioning Systems

Piezoelectric Actuators (46 companies)
Piezoelectric actuators are devices that produce a small displacement with a high force capability when voltage is applied. 
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Pneumatic Rotary Actuators (161 companies)
Pneumatic rotary actuators use pressurized air to rotate mechanical components.
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Rack and Pinion Drives (21 companies)
Rack and pinion drives use a rotational motor to affect linear motion via a rack and pinion combination. They are used frequently in long-travel applications, such as machine tool table positioning, that require high stiffness and accuracy.
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Rotary Stages (115 companies)
Rotary positioning stages are devices with tables or shafts that may be rotated to any angular position. They may be driven or simple slides.
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Wear Strips, Plates and Parts (154 companies)
Wear plates and wear strips are used to reduce wear or erosion in mechanical systems. Learn more about Wear Strips, Plates and Parts



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