NSK leverages the competencies of its worldwide manufacturing facilities to bring products closer to the company´s local customer base and reduce lead times. A case in point is NH/NS series linear guides, which are produced at NSK´s UK plant in Newark. As well as stocking standard units, the Newark factory has extensive manufacturing capabilities to ensure that requests for specific lengths, coatings, seals and grease – for example – can be fulfilled in short lead times.
NH/NS series linear guides offer double the lifespan of conventional products due to the inclusion of features like specially developed ball groove geometry. Further benefits include high dynamic load rating, high productivity, long maintenance intervals, low noise output, ease of installation and standard accuracy that exceeds conventional alternatives.
With so much to offer, the NH/NS series is a popular selection for applications wherever accurate, smooth, even linear motion is required. Typical uses include machine tools, robots, laboratory automation, medical imaging equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automotive systems, factory automation and healthcare equipment.
The centrally located Newark plant manufactures and houses extensive stocks of NH/NS linear guides in sizes 15 to 45, supporting demand from across the UK and Europe. However, for customers that have a specific demand, the in-house workshop is well equipped to meet special orders. For instance, advanced equipment is in place to ensure rail can be cut to the precise length required. In addition, the workshop is able to provide durable surface treatments that include Duralloy® and Raydent, while stainless steel versions are also stocked.
NH/NS linear guides allow a combination of rails and bearings to be used with popular options such as the NSK K1 lubrication unit for long-term, maintenance-free operation. A further capability at Newark is the potential modification of NSK K1 units in line with specific customer requirements.
As a result of the extensive in-house competencies at Newark, customers in the UK benefit from short lead times for NH/NS linear guides that meet specific requests, typically 5-10 days from order placement.
A virtual tour of the linear guide manufacturing facility at Newark can be viewed here
NSK Europe Ltd
- 01636 605 123
- info-uk@nsk.com
- Belmont Place, Belmont Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6TB GB
About us
Established over 100 years ago, NSK (Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese-listed company that has evolved from a regional ball bearing supplier to a roller bearing specialist and automotive supplier with a global market presence. Today, NSK employs more than 31,400 employees in 30 countries. As per March 2019, NSK achieved sales of 991,4 billion Yen. This result has been driven by ever-increasing investment in research & development, enabling the company to continuously improve the quality of its products and services. This investment supports NSK’s objective of “No. 1 in Total Quality”. In addition to a complete rolling bearing portfolio, NSK develops and manufactures precision components and mechatronic products, as well as systems and components for the automotive industry, including wheel bearing units and electric power-steering systems. In 1963, NSK’s first European subsidiary, Düsseldorf, Germany, was opened and in 1976, the first European production facility in Peterlee, England. Today, NSK Europe supports pan-European sales with production locations in England, Poland and Germany, logistics centres in the Netherlands, Germany and England and technology centres in Germany, England and Poland. In 1990, NSK purchased the UPI Group including the renowned European bearing manufacturer RHP, with its factory in Newark (UK). Additionally, NSK has developed a comprehensive network of authorised sales distributors. NSK Europe is divided into application-based business divisions: Industry rolling bearing technologies & linear and precision technology (EIBU) as well as bearing modules and steering systems for the automotive industry (EABU & ESBU). In this organisation, NSK Europe's 4,260 employees achieved a turnover of over 1,045 million Euros as per March 2019.
Where we supply to
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
