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Motion Limits
Without
TM
Limits ®
LoPro
®
Actuated Linear
Guidance System
Built on
Motion Technology®
®
Motion Technology®
the most popular guided motion technologies due to its Double Row Angular Contact Bearing
• Lubed for Life
self-cleaning action and self-aligning track, which result in • Designed for Radial and Axial Loads
extreme environments.
Product Overview
LoPro® Linear Motion Systems Table of Contents
LoPro linear motion systems are available in four sizes Product Overview......................................................1-3
and in belt, lead screw, ball screw and chain driven Application Examples................................................... 4
configurations, as well as un-driven. LoPro provides a Belt Driven Systems................................................5-14
tough, cost effective, low friction, low profile modular Drive Ends.............................................................. 9
solution, built to withstand a wide range of operating Idler Ends.............................................................. 10
environments. LoPro is the system of choice for wood, Wheel Plate Options.........................................11-12
packaging and textile machinery, as well as the clean Support Beams..................................................... 13
room or laboratory. System Ordering Information................................. 14
Chain Driven Systems............................................15-24
LoPro has the lowest profile in the industry, accomplished Drive Ends............................................................ 19
by mounting two lengths of our hardened steel track to Idler Ends.............................................................. 20
a low profile milled aluminum track plate. The veeways Wheel Plate Options.........................................21-22
are pre-aligned and parallel to within .002in (0.05mm). Support Beams..................................................... 23
Track plate is available in single piece lengths up to 10 System Ordering Information................................. 24
feet (3m), but are routinely butt-joined with a staggered Lead Screw Driven Systems..................................25-33
track arrangement for long custom lengths. Fixed End & Simple End........................................ 29
Wheel Plate Options.........................................30-31
Complete Integrated Package Support Beams..................................................... 32
Belt, chain, ball screw, lead screw, or un-driven System Ordering Information................................. 33
4 wheel plate sizes to accommodate axial loads Ball Screw Driven Systems....................................34-42
from 222 lbs to 3,526 lbs (988N to 15,684N) Fixed End & Simple End........................................ 38
Corrosion resistant versions available Wheel Plate Options.........................................39-40
Support Beams..................................................... 41
System Ordering Information................................. 42
Un-driven Systems................................................43-49
Belt Drive Wheel Plate Options.........................................46-47
AT style steel Support Beams..................................................... 48
reinforced
System Ordering Information................................. 49
polyurethane belting
Track Plate Assemblies............................................... 50
Tools and Accessories...........................................51-53
Motor Mounts....................................................... 51
Gantry Brackets.................................................... 52
Lead Screw Other Tools and Accessories................................. 53
Lead accuracies to Technical Reference...............................................54-55
.0006 in/in (mm/mm) System Mass Calculations.................................... 55
Custom Engineered Systems...................................... 56
Ball Screw
Accurate to .004 in/ft
(100 µm/300mm)
Chain Drive
Standard or
corrosion resistant
Application and Design Assistance
ANSI roller chain 888.580.8272 925.439.8272
System Components
Linear Guide Linear Actuator
The linear guide consists of a track plate assembly(ies) Belt, chain, lead screw, or ball screw driven.
and wheel plate assembly(ies), each wheel plate assembly
Linear Actuator (ball screw shown)
containing four DualVee wheels.
Drive Ends
Aluminum (standard)
Steel (standard)
Stainless Steel (custom)
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Typical Configurations
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Multi-Industry Applications
Machine tool
Laboratory
Automotive production
Industrial automation
Biomedical
Inspection equipment
Material handling equipment
Textile machinery
Paper processing and converting Bishop-Wisecarver specializes in long length challenges. Belt and chain
driven LoPro linear actuators have been fabricated up to 80 feet.
Semiconductor
Packaging machinery
Electronics assembly
Non-contact machining equipment
Automotive assembly plant. LoPro is used to carry an air gun and parts Door frame drilling jig. With LoPro’s precise travel and fast acceleration,
for assembly, minimizing the possibility of workers tripping over long exact placement of holes for production door frames is easy and
hoses and carrying heavy loads. repeatable every time.
This “X-Y” Plasma cutter, using a LoPro ball screw driven system, A chain driven LoPro is used on a vinyl fence production machine
operates in a harsh environment consisting of smoke, abrasive dust, pushing vinyl fence components into a drill press.
weld splatter, hot sparks and elevated temperatures.
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Belt
Integral Wheel
Axial Load Radial Load Pitch Moment Yaw Moment Roll Moment LA MR
System Capacity LA Capacity LR Capacity Mp Capacity MY Capacity MR
Size
N lbs N lbs N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf
*The belt teeth shear strength is the permissable linear force which the drive pulley can apply to the carriage. The sum of the linear force applied to
the carriage and the belt pretension load must not exceed the working tensile load.
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Belt
BL
(Beam Length)
Aluminum Beam
CL TL SH
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) (System
Height)
BL
(Beam Length)
Steel Beam
Un-mounted*
SL
(System Length)
CH
TPL (Carriage Height)
(Track Plate Length)
System Height
(CH + DE2)
DE1 DE1
CL TL DE2
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
Un-mounted Un-mounted A B1 C2
30.0mm 16.0mm 75.6kg•mm2 .0163kg•mm x TL 228mm2 x M
1
1.181in .630in .258lb•in2 .00141lb•in x TL .353in2 x M
40.0mm 28.0mm 393kg•mm2 .0438kg•mm x TL 405mm2 x M
2S
1.575in 1.102in 1.34lb•in2 .00380lb•in x TL .628in2 x M
40.0mm 68.0mm 2320kg•mm2 .334kg•mm x TL 1760mm2 x M
2L
1.575in 2.677in 7.93lb•in2 .0290lb•in x TL 2.73in2 x M
52.0mm 78.1mm 7560kg•mm2 .891kg•mm x TL 2530mm2 x M
3
2.047in 3.075in 25.8lb•in2 .0774lb•in x TL 3.93in2 x M
54.0mm 75.0mm 16200kg•mm2 .977kg•mm x TL 2530mm2 x M
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2.126in 2.953in 55.4lb•in2 .0848lb•in x TL 3.93in2 x M
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface. System straightness and flatness are determined by
mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support along the entire track plate length and under drive end mounting surfaces is required.
1. TL (Travel Length) must be in mm for metric calculation, inches for English calculation.
2. M (Mass of payload on the carriage) must be in kg for metric calculation, lbm for English calculation.
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Belt Driven Systems - Basic Wheel Plate
Beam Mounted
SH
(System
SL Height)
(System Length)
Belt
TPL
BL
(Track Plate Length) (Beam Length)
Aluminum Beam
SH
(System
CL TL Height)
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
BL
(Beam Length)
Steel Beam
Un-mounted*
SL CH
(System Length) (Carriage Height)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
System Height
(CH + DE2)
DE1 DE1
DE2
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
Un-mounted Un-mounted A B1 C2
30.0mm 16.0mm 102kg•mm 2
.0163kg•mm x TL 228mm2 x M
1
1.181in .630in .348lb•in2 .00141lb•in x TL .353in2 x M
40.0mm 28.0mm 480kg•mm2 .0438kg•mm x TL 405mm2 x M
2S
1.575in 1.102in 1.64lb•in2 .00380lb•in x TL .628in2 x M
40.0mm 68.0mm 2700kg•mm2 .334kg•mm x TL 1760mm2 x M
2L
1.575in 2.677in 9.22lb•in2 .0290lb•in x TL 2.73in2 x M
52.0mm 78.1mm 8940kg•mm2 .891kg•mm x TL 2530mm2 x M
3
2.047in 3.075in 30.5lb•in2 .0774lb•in x TL 3.93in2 x M
54.0mm 75.0mm 18700kg•mm2 .977kg•mm x TL 2530mm2 x M
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2.126in 2.953in 63.9lb•in2 .0848lb•in x TL 3.93in2 x M
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface. System straightness and flatness are determined by
mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support along the entire track plate length and under drive end mounting surfaces is required.
1. TL (Travel Length) must be in mm for metric calculation, inches for English calculation.
2. M (Mass of payload on the carriage) must be in kg for metric calculation, lbm for English calculation.
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Belt
strength aircraft grade aluminum housing
Drive ends are available with optional relief holes for
extremely aggressive environments with high particulate
matter. Contact Bishop-Wisecarver for details.
DEW ØMHBC
DEL MHDWR SMHTHD
ØPD SHFTH2
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Idler Ends for Belt Driven Systems
IEW
IEL SMHTHD
MHDWR
IE2
Bottom View
Idler End Idler End Mounting
Idler End Length Idler End Idler End
Size Cutout Width Cutout Height Hardware
Width Height
IEL IEW IEH IE1 IE2 MHDWR
97.4mm 50.0mm 38.0mm 30.0mm 16.0mm M3x22mm
1
3.834in 1.969in 1.496in 1.181in .630in MIN
132.4mm 72.0mm 60.0mm 40.0mm 28.0mm M5x30mm
2S
5.212in 2.835in 2.362in 1.575in 1.102in MIN
176.9mm 80.0mm 100.0mm 40.0mm 68.0mm M5x35mm
2L
6.964in 3.150in 3.937in 1.575in 2.677in MIN
226.9mm 102.0mm 120.0mm 52.0mm 78.1mm M6x45mm
3
8.933in 4.016in 4.724in 2.047in 3.075in MIN
257.7mm 140.0mm 128.0mm 54.0mm 75.0mm M8x55mm
4
10.146in 5.512in 5.039in 2.126in 2.953in MIN
Corrosion resistant versions are also available. Contact Bishop-Wisecarver for details.
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Belt
Height Length Width
A B C D E F G
94.0mm 78.0mm 18.5mm 16.5mm 9.5mm 50.8mm 53.29mm
1 LP1WPADG
3.700in 3.070in .730in .650in .375in 2.00in 2.098in
129.9mm 115.3mm 26.4mm 23.3mm 14.0mm 76.2mm 80.01mm
2 LP2WPADG
5.114in 4.540in 1.041in .916in .551in 3.00in 3.150in
177.6mm 161.3mm 35.6mm 30.3mm 18.0mm 101.6mm 109.22mm
3 LP3WPADG
6.990in 6.350in 1.403in 1.193in .709in 4.00in 4.300in
243.8mm 213.2mm 45.7mm 39.5mm 24.0mm 152.4mm 146.66mm
4 LP4WPADG
9.600in 8.394in 1.798in 1.553in .945in 6.00in 5.774in
For secondary wheel plate assembly, consult factory.
Coupler Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting
Mounting Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length 1 Length 2 Width 1 Width 2 Thread Grams
Edge Length
H I J K L M N O
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm 33.7mm 26.7mm
1 N/A M4x0.7 M5 194
1.969in 1.969in .984in 1.325in 1.05in
30.0mm 76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 42.1mm 45.7mm
2 M6x1.0 M8 628
1.181in 2.992in 2.992in 1.496in 1.657in 1.80in
38.0mm 100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 59.6mm 58.4mm
3 M8x1.25 M10 1629
1.496in 3.937in 3.937in 1.969in 2.345in 2.30in
66.0mm 152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 71.1mm 101.6mm
4 M10x1.5 M12 3816
2.598in 5.984in 5.984in 2.598in 2.800in 4.00in
A
I F
K J B G
H
M N
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 14.
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Wheel Plate Options for Belt Driven Systems
Basic Wheel Plate
Wheel Wheel Wheel
Overall Overall Assembly Wheel Vee
Part Number Plate Spacing Spacing
Size Length Width Height Height
Belt
Coupler Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting
Mounting Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length Width 1 Width 2 Thread Grams1
Edge Length
H I J K L M N
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm 31.67mm 26.7mm
1 M4x0.7 M5 307
1.969in 1.969in .984in 1.247in 1.05in
76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 40.64mm 45.7mm
2 M6x1.0 M8 835
2.992in 2.992in 1.496in 1.600in 1.80in
100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 56.79mm 58.4mm
3 M8x1.25 M10 2153
3.937in 3.937in 1.969in 2.236in 2.30in
152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 70.21mm 101.6mm
4 M10x1.5 M12 4765
5.984in 5.984in 2.598in 2.764in 4.00in
A K E
F
H
I J B G
D
L M N
C
Highlighted holes indicate customer mounting holes. Wheel plate assembly shown with track lubricators.
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 14.
1. Weights shown are for wheel plates with wheel covers and without coupling kits. Basic wheel plates with track lubricators weigh slightly less.
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Belt
as well as other industry profile extrusions
A
Y
A
A A Y
Y Y
B
X X X
B X
B
C C
C
C
Size 1 Size 2S Size 2L Size 3
LP1SBEXT LP2SSBEXT LP2LSBEXT LP3SBEXT
X X X X X
Aluminum beams are 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. Steel beams are structural steel tubing ASTM A500 Grade A. Note: drawings are not to scale.
1. Sizes 3 & 4 - up to 48ft lengths stock. Longer lengths available upon request. Contact factory for availability.
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System Ordering Information: Belt Driven Systems
LP 3 W B A CR V5 2500 L
, ,
Belt
Carriage Type2
Corrosion Resistance
W: Wiper Wheel Plate
blank: Standard Steel Components
BL: Basic Wheel Plate w/Track
CR: Corrosion Resistant Components2
Lubricators
BC: Basic Wheel Plate w/Wheel Covers
Support Beam
blank: Un-mounted
Drive System
A: Aluminum Beam1
B: Belt
S: Steel Beam
Shaft Configuration
blank: Single Drive Shaft
D: Dual Drive Shaft *Shaft Position
L Top view (Dual Shaft Shown)
Ordering Examples
Chain
Lubricant
Saturated Felt
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Chain Driven Systems
Axial Load Radial Load Pitch Moment Yaw Moment Roll Moment
System Capacity LA Capacity LR Capacity Mp Capacity MY Capacity MR
Size
N lbs N lbs N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf
2S/2L 2450 551 5194 1168 95 70.3 202 148.9 100 73.8
3 6668 1499 11564 2600 346 254.9 599 442.1 372 274.1
4 15684 3526 19012 4274 1220 899.5 1478 1090.3 1174 865.6
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Aluminum Beam
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
SH
(System
Height)
BL
(Beam Length)
Un-mounted* Steel Beam
SL
(System Length) CH
TPL
Chain
(Carriage Height)
(Track Plate Length)
System Height
(CH + DE2)
Un-mounted Un-mounted A B1 C2
30.0mm 16.0mm 71.7kg•mm2 .0508kg•mm x TL 188mm2 x M
1
1.181in .630in .245lb•in2 .00441lb•in x TL .292in2 x M
40.0mm 28.0mm 500kg•mm2 .280kg•mm x TL 423mm2 x M
2S
1.575in 1.102in 1.71lb•in2 .0243lb•in x TL .656in2 x M
40.0mm 68.0mm 3140kg•mm2 1.29kg•mm x TL 1950mm2 x M
2L
1.575in 2.677in 10.7lb•in2 .112lb•in x TL 3.02in2 x M
52.0mm 78.1mm 10100kg•mm2 3.40kg•mm x TL 2720mm2 x M
3
2.047in 3.075in 34.4lb•in2 .295lb•in x TL 4.21in2 x M
54.0mm 75.0mm 19300kg•mm2 5.34kg•mm x TL 2610mm2 x M
4
2.126in 2.953in 66.1lb•in2 .463lb•in x TL 4.05in2 x M
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface. System straightness and flatness are determined by
mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support along the entire track plate length and under drive end mounting surfaces is required.
1. TL (Travel Length) must be in mm for metric calculation, inches for English calculation.
2. M (Mass of payload on the carriage) must be in kg for metric calculation, lbm for English calculation.
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Chain Driven Systems - Basic Wheel Plate
Beam Mounted
SH
SL (System
(System Length) Height)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
BL
(Beam Length)
Aluminum Beam
CL TL SH
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) (System
Height)
BL
(Beam Length)
Un-mounted* Steel Beam
SL CH
(System Length) (Carriage Height)
Chain
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
System Height
(CH + DE2)
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
Un-mounted Un-mounted A B1 C2
30.0mm 16.0mm 93.2kg•mm 2
.0508kg•mm x TL 188mm2 x M
1
1.181in .630in .318lb•in2 .00441lb•in x TL .292in2 x M
40.0mm 28.0mm 591kg•mm2 .280kg•mm x TL 423mm2 x M
2S
1.575in 1.102in 2.02lb•in2 .0243lb•in x TL .656in2 x M
40.0mm 68.0mm 3560kg•mm2 1.29kg•mm x TL 1950mm2 x M
2L
1.575in 2.677in 12.2lb•in2 .112lb•in x TL 3.02in2 x M
52.0mm 78.1mm 11500kg•mm2 3.40kg•mm x TL 2720mm2 x M
3
2.047in 3.075in 39.4lb•in2 .295lb•in x TL 4.21in2 x M
54.0mm 75.0mm 21900kg•mm2 5.34kg•mm x TL 2610mm2 x M
4
2.126in 2.953in 74.9lb•in2 .463lb•in x TL 4.05in2 x M
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface. System straightness and flatness are determined by
mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support along the entire track plate length and under drive end mounting surfaces is required.
1. TL (Travel Length) must be in mm for metric calculation, inches for English calculation.
2. M (Mass of payload on the carriage) must be in kg for metric calculation, lbm for English calculation.
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DEW ØMHBC
DEL MHDWR SMHTHD
ØPD SHFTH2
Chain
DEH ØSHFTD MHW SMHW
DE2
Right hand version shown. Dual shaft, left hand, and corrosion resistant versions are also available. Contact Bishop-Wisecarver for details.
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Idler Ends for Chain Driven Systems
IEW
IEL SMHTHD
MHDWR
Chain
IE2
Bottom View
Idler End Idler End Mounting
Idler End Length Idler End Idler End
Size Cutout Width Cutout Height Hardware
Width Height
IEL IEW IEH IE1 IE2 MHDWR
97.4mm 50.0mm 38.0mm 30.0mm 16.0mm M3x22mm
1
3.834in 1.969in 1.496in 1.181in .630in MIN
132.4mm 72.0mm 60.0mm 40.0mm 28.0mm M5x30mm
2S
5.212in 2.835in 2.362in 1.575in 1.102in MIN
176.9mm 80.0mm 100.0mm 40.0mm 68.0mm M5x35mm
2L
6.964in 3.150in 3.937in 1.575in 2.677in MIN
226.9mm 102.0mm 120.0mm 52.0mm 78.1mm M6x45mm
3
8.933in 4.016in 4.724in 2.047in 3.075in MIN
257.7mm 140.0mm 128.0mm 54.0mm 75.0mm M8x55mm
4
10.146in 5.512in 5.039in 2.126in 2.953in MIN
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Chain
For secondary wheel plate assembly, consult factory.
Coupler Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting
Mounting Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Hole Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length 1 Length 2 Width 1 Width 2 Thread Grams
Edge Length
H I J K L M N O
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm 33.7mm 26.7mm
1 N/A M4x0.7 M5 194
1.969in 1.969in .984in 1.325in 1.05in
30.0mm 76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 42.1mm 45.7mm
2 M6x1.0 M8 628
1.181in 2.992in 2.992in 1.496in 1.657in 1.80in
38.0mm 100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 59.6mm 58.4mm
3 M8x1.25 M10 1629
1.496in 3.937in 3.937in 1.969in 2.345in 2.30in
66.0mm 152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 71.1mm 101.6mm
4 M10x1.5 M12 3816
2.598in 5.984in 5.984in 2.598in 2.800in 4.00in
A
I F
K J B G
H
M N
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 24.
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Wheel Plate Options for Chain Driven Systems
Basic Wheel Plate
Wheel Wheel Wheel
Overall Overall Assembly Wheel Vee
Part Number Plate Spacing Spacing
Size Length Width Height Height
Height Length Width
Track Lubricators Wheel Covers A B C D E F G
90.0mm 80.0mm 23.09mm 11.33mm 18.62mm 50.8mm 53.29mm
1 BWP1SWTLBC BWP1SWWCBC
3.54in 3.15in .909in .446in .733in 2.00in 2.098in
127.0mm 116.0mm 25.59mm 14.40mm 24.03mm 76.2mm 80.01mm
2 BWP2SWTLBC BWP2SWWCBC
5.00in 4.57in 1.165in .567in .946in 3.00in 3.150in
172.0mm 165.0mm 39.93mm 18.36mm 32.00mm 101.6mm 109.22mm
3 BWP3SWTLBC BWP3SWWCBC
6.77in 6.50in 1.572in .723in 1.260in 4.00in 4.300in
242.0mm 222.0mm 47.52mm 21.64mm 38.00mm 152.4mm 146.66mm
4 BWP4SWTLBC BWP4SWWCBC
Chain
Coupler Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting
Mounting Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length Width 1 Width 2 Thread Grams1
Edge Length
H I J K L M N
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm 31.67mm 26.7mm
1 M4x0.7 M5 307
1.969in 1.969in .984in 1.247in 1.05in
76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 40.64mm 45.7mm
2 M6x1.0 M8 835
2.992in 2.992in 1.496in 1.600in 1.80in
100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 56.79mm 58.4mm
3 M8x1.25 M10 2153
3.937in 3.937in 1.969in 2.236in 2.30in
152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 70.21mm 101.6mm
4 M10x1.5 M12 4765
5.984in 5.984in 2.598in 2.764in 4.00in
A K
F
H
I J B G
L M N
Highlighted holes indicate customer mounting holes. Wheel plate assembly shown with track lubricators.
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 24.
1. Weights shown are for wheel plates with wheel covers and without coupling kits. Basic wheel plates with track lubricators weigh slightly less.
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X X X
B X
B
Chain
C C
C
C
Size 1 Size 2S Size 2L Size 3
LP1SBEXT LP2SSBEXT LP2LSBEXT LP3SBEXT
X X X X X
Aluminum beams are 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. Steel beams are structural steel tubing ASTM A500 Grade A. Note: drawings are not to scale.
1. Sizes 3 & 4 - up to 48ft lengths stock. Longer lengths available upon request. Contact factory for availability.
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System Ordering Information: Chain Driven Systems
LP 3 W C A CR V5 2500 L
, ,
System * Shaft Position (single drive shaft
LP: LoPro systems)
L: Drive Input on Left Hand Side
R: Drive Input on Right Hand Side
Size
1: Size 1
2S: Size 2S Travel Length
2L: Size 2L Enter in mm
3: Size 3
Chain
4: Size 4
V5 (Version)
Shaft Configuration
blank: Single Drive Shaft
D: Dual Drive Shaft
*Shaft Position
Top View (Right Hand Shaft Shown)
L
R
Ordering Examples
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Wiper Cap
Lead Screw
Lubricant
DualVee Wheel Saturated Felt
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Axial Load Radial Load Pitch Moment Yaw Moment Roll Moment LA MR
System Capacity LA Capacity LR Capacity Mp Capacity MY Capacity MR
Size
N lbs N lbs N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf
BY 222 50.0
1 1/4
NTBY 44 9.9
BY 334 75.0
2 3/8
NTBY 89 20.0
1/2 NTBY 444 100.0
3
5/8 BY 1000 225.0
BY 1556 350.0
4 3/4
VHDY 1556 350.0
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SH CH
(System (Carriage
Height) Height)
SBL
(System Base Length)
Aluminum Beam
CL TL SL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) (System Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH CH
(System Height) (Carriage Height)
SBL
(System Base Length)
Steel Beam
Un-mounted*
SH SL
(System (System Length)
Height) CH
(Carriage TPL
Height) (Track Plate Length)
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
SBL
(System Base Length)
Lead Screw
Track Plate Length
System Base
Screw TPL (=TL+CL) System Length
Size Length
Diameter SL
SBL
BY NTBY VHDY
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface, and are shipped with temporary mounting plates affixing
the fixed and simple ends to the track plate. System straightness and flatness are determined by mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support
along the entire system base length is required.
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Lead Screw Driven Systems - Basic Wheel Plate
SL
Beam Mounted (System Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH
(System Height)
SBL
(System Base Length)
CL TL Aluminum Beam
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SL
SH
(System Height) (System Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SBL
Un-mounted* (System Base Length)
SH SL Steel Beam
(System Height) (System Length)
SH
SL
(System Height) TPL
(System Length)
(Track Plate Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SBL
CL TL (System Base Length)
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SBL
(System Base Length)
Lead Screw
System Height
SH
Size
Aluminum Steel Un-mounted
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Fixed End & Simple End for Lead Screw Driven Systems
Fixed End
Designed for high performance, high cycling linear motion
Fixed and simple end assemblies incorporate radial ball
bearings and high strength aluminum housings
W
C
W B FEHL
C
FEL
SEL
D
SHFTK RF
RF
Ø SHFTD
SEH
FEMHW FEMHT FEPD
SC
FEH
FEMHH Ø FEP
Lead Screw
SC
Fixed End
Mounting Mounting Mounting
Housing Shaft Shaft Key Pilot Pilot
Size Length Height Hole Hole Hole
Length Diameter Size2 Diameter1 Depth
Width Height Thread
FEL FEH FEHL SHFTD SHFTK FEMHW FEMHH FEMHT FEP FEPD
A
I F
L K J B G
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 33.
1. Part numbers vary according to system configuration. Contact Bishop-Wisecarver for details.
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Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Coupler Coupler
Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Mounting Mounting Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length Width 1 Width 2 Thread Hole to Edge Hole Width Grams1
Length
H I J K O P Q R
Lead Screw
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm 6.0mm 10.0mm 14.0mm
1 M4x0.7 M3 280
1.969in 1.969in .984in .236in .394in .551in
76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 10.0mm 18.0mm 24.0mm
2 M6x1.0 M4 762
2.992in 2.992in 1.496in .394in .709in .944in
100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 10.0mm 18.0mm 32.0mm
3 M8x1.25 M4 1984
3.937in 3.937in 1.969in .394in .709in 1.260in
152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 12.0mm 22.0mm 52.0mm
4 M10x1.5 M6 4269
5.984in 5.984in 2.598in .472in .866in 2.047in
A
H F
Q J I G
B
O K
P
Highlighted holes indicate customer mounting holes. Wheel plate assembly shown with track lubricators.
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 33.
1. Weights shown are for wheel plates with wheel covers and without coupling kits. Basic wheel plates with track lubricators weigh slightly less.
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Support Beams for Lead Screw Driven Systems
Aluminum Support Beams
Designed with industry standard cross section and T-slot (10mm) geometry
Compatible with HepcoMotion®’s MCS aluminum frame and machine construction system from Bishop-Wisecarver,
as well as other industry profile extrusions
A
Y
A A
Y Y
B
X X X
B
C C
C
Size 1 Size 2 Size 3
LP1SBEXT LP2SSBEXT LP3SBEXT
Cross Sectional Moment of Inertia Moment of Inertia LoPro LoPro LoPro Max
Size Width Height
Area X-Axis Y-Axis T-Slot A T-Slot B T-Slot C Length
80.0mm 40.0mm 1679.9mm2 2.772x105mm4 1.007x106mm4 40.0mm 40.0mm 5.6m
1 N/A
3.150in 1.575in 2.60in2 .66in4 2.42in4 1.575in 1.575in 18.37ft
Lead Screw
X X X X
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LP 2 W LS 3GB S V5 500
,
System Travel Length
LP: LoPro Enter in mm
Size V5 (Version)
1: Size 1
2: Size 2 Corrosion Resistance
3: Size 3 blank: Standard Steel Components
4: Size 4 CR: Corrosion Resistant Components2
Drive System
LS: Lead Screw
Lead Screw
Nut Configuration
Size 1 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style Size 3 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style
2CB: 1/4" 2mm BY 4GN: 1/2" 5mm NTBY
2CN: 1/4" 2mm NTBY 4IN: 1/2" 10mm NTBY
2IB: 1/4" 10mm BY 4PN: 1/2" 25mm NTBY
2IN: 1/4" 10mm NTBY 5GB: 5/8" 8mm BY
Size 2 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style 5LB: 5/8" 16mm BY
3GB: 3/8" 5mm BY Size 4 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style
3GN: 3/8" 5mm NTBY 6GB: 3/4" 5mm BY
3JB: 3/8" 12mm BY 6GV: 3/4" 5mm VHDY
3JN: 3/8" 12mm NTBY 6IB: 3/4" 10mm BY
3PB: 3/8" 25mm BY 6IV: 3/4" 10mm VHDY
3PN: 3/8" 25mm NTBY 6OB: 3/4" 24mm BY
6OV: 3/4" 24mm VHDY
6QB: 3/4" 50mm BY
6QV: 3/4" 50mm VHDY
Ordering Examples
Wiper Cap
Lubricant
DualVee Wheel Saturated Felt
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Axial Load Radial Load Pitch Moment Yaw Moment Roll Moment LA MR
System Capacity LA Capacity LR Capacity Mp Capacity MY Capacity MR
Size
N lbs N lbs N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf
Ball Screw
Screw Maximum
Lead Dynamic Load Capacity
System Diameter Length
Size
mm mm mm N lbs
2 1250 281.0
2 10 3000
3 2800 629.4
5 2300 517.0
3 12 1500
10 1500 337.2
5 5600 1258.9
16 1500
4 10 5800 1303.8
20 1800 5 8600 1933.3
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Ball Screw Driven Systems - Wiper Wheel Plate
Beam Mounted SL
(System Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH CH
(System (Carriage
Height) Height)
SBL
(System Base Length)
Aluminum Beam
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SL
(System Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH CH
(System Height) (Carriage Height)
SBL
(System Base Length)
Steel Beam
Un-mounted*
SH
(System SL
Height) CH (System Length)
(Carriage TPL
Height) (Track Plate Length)
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SBL
(System Base Length)
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface, and are shipped with temporary mounting plates affixing
the fixed and simple ends to the track plate. System straightness and flatness are determined by mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support
along the entire system base length is required.
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SH
(System Height)
SBL
(System Base Length)
CL TL Aluminum Beam
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SL
SH
(System Length)
(System Height)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SBL
Un-mounted* (System Base Length)
Steel Beam
SH
SL
(System Height)
(System Length)
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
CL TL
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length) SBL
(System Base Length)
Ball Screw
TL+258.1mm TL+272.1mm TPL+121.7mm TPL+86.0mm
16 N/A N/A
TL+10.161in TL+10.712in TPL+4.792in TPL+3.385in
4
TL+266.1mm TPL+121.7mm TPL+86.0mm
20 N/A N/A N/A
TL+10.475in TPL+4.792in TPL+3.385in
System Height
SH
Size
Aluminum Steel Un-mounted
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface, and are shipped with temporary mounting plates affixing
the fixed and simple ends to the track plate. System straightness and flatness are determined by mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support
along the entire system base length is required.
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Fixed End & Simple End for Ball Screw Driven Systems
Fixed End
Designed for high performance, high cycling linear motion
Fixed and simple end assemblies incorporate radial ball
bearings and high strength aluminum housings
W
C
W B FEHL
C
FEL
SEL
D
SHFTK RF
RF
Ø SHFTD
SEH
FEMHW FEMHT FEPD
SC
FEH
FEMHH Ø FEP
SC
Fixed End
Mounting Mounting Mounting
Housing Shaft Shaft Key Pilot Pilot
Size Length Height Hole Hole Hole
Length Diameter Size2 Diameter1 Depth
Width Height Thread
FEL FEH FEHL SHFTD SHFTK FEMHW FEMHH FEMHT FEP FEPD
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Wheel Wheel
Overall Overall Assembly Wheel Plate Wheel Vee
Spacing Spacing
Size Part Number1 Length Width Height Height Height
Length Width
A B C D E F G
129.9mm 115.3mm 26.4mm 23.3mm 14.0mm 76.2mm 80.01mm
2 LP2WPABS_
5.114in 4.540in 1.041in .916in .551in 3.00in 3.150in
177.6mm 161.3mm 35.6mm 30.3mm 18.0mm 101.6mm 109.22mm
3 LP3WPABS_
6.990in 6.350in 1.403in 1.193in .709in 4.00in 4.300in
243.8mm 213.2mm 45.7mm 39.5mm 24.0mm 152.4mm 146.66mm
4 LP4WPABS_
9.600in 8.394in 1.798in 1.553in .945in 6.00in 5.774in
For secondary wheel plate assembly, consult factory.
Ball Screw
A
I F
K J B G
L
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 42.
1. Part numbers vary according to system configuration. Contact Bishop-Wisecarver for details.
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Wheel Plate Options for Ball Screw Driven Systems
Basic Wheel Plate
Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Coupler Coupler
Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Mounting Mounting Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length Width 1 Width 2 Thread Hole to Edge Hole Width Grams1
Length
H I J K O P Q R
76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 10.0mm 18.0mm 24.0mm
2 M6x1.0 M4 762
2.992in 2.992in 1.496in .394in .709in .944in
100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 10.0mm 18.0mm 32.0mm
3 M8x1.25 M4 1984
3.937in 3.937in 1.969in .394in .709in 1.260in
152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 12.0mm 22.0mm 52.0mm
4 M10x1.5 M6 4269
5.984in 5.984in 2.598in .472in .866in 2.047in
A
Ball Screw
H F
Q J I B G
O K
P
Highlighted holes indicate customer mounting holes. Wheel plate assembly shown with track lubricators.
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 42.
1. Weights shown are for wheel plates with wheel covers and without coupling kits. Basic wheel plates with track lubricators weigh slightly less.
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A
Y
A
Y B
X
X B
C
C
Size 2 Size 3
LP2SSBEXT LP3SBEXT
Cross Sectional Moment of Inertia Moment of Inertia LoPro LoPro LoPro Max
Size Width Height
Area X-Axis Y-Axis T-Slot A T-Slot B T-Slot C Length
100.0mm 40.0mm 2130.1mm2 3.512x105mm4 1.773x106mm4 59.0mm 60.0mm 5.6m
2 N/A
3.937in 1.575in 3.30in2 .84in4 4.26in4 2.322in 2.362in 18.37ft
120.0mm 120.0mm 5146.6mm2 8.537x106mm4 8.490x106mm4 81.0mm 40.0mm 80.0mm 5.6m
3
4.724in 4.724in 7.98in2 20.51in4 20.40in4 3.189in 1.575in 3.150in 18.37ft
Ball Screw
Y Y
Y Y
X X X X
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System Ordering Information: Ball Screw Driven Systems
LP 2 W BS CEN S V5 500
,
System Travel Length
LP: LoPro Enter in mm
Size V5 (Version)
2: Size 2
3: Size 3 Corrosion Resistance
4: Size 4 blank: Standard Steel Components
CR: Corrosion Resistant Components2
Drive System
BS: Ball Screw
Nut Configuration
Size 2 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style Size 4 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style
CCN: 10mm 2.0mm Non Preloaded GGN: 16mm 5.0mm FEM-E-B Mod. Flange
CEN: 10mm 3.0mm Non Preloaded Non Preloaded
Size 3 Ø Screw Lead Nut Style GIN: 16mm 10.0mm FEM-E-B Mod.
DGN: 12mm 5.0mm FEM-E-B Mod. Flange Flange Non Preloaded
Non Preloaded HGN: 20mm 5.0mm FEM-E-B Mod. Flange
DIN: 12mm 10.0mm FEM-E-B Mod. Flange Non Preloaded
Non Preloaded
Ball Screw
Ordering Examples
Un-driven Systems
Complete non-actuated linear system, ready for
immediate installation
Standard aluminum and steel support beam options
available
Two standard available wheel plate options
Available in standard and corrosion resistant versions
High speed and acceleration capacity
Long stroke length capability (virtually unlimited)
MP
Carriage Assembly Load Capacities
Axial Load Radial Load Pitch Moment Yaw Moment Roll Moment LA MR
System Capacity LA Capacity LR Capacity Mp Capacity MY Capacity MR
Size
N lbs N lbs N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf
3 6668 1499 11564 2600 346 254.9 599 442.1 372 274.1
4 15684 3526 19012 4274 1220 899.5 1478 1090.3 1174 865.6
Un-driven
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Un-driven systems - Wiper Wheel Plate
Beam Mounted
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH
(System
Height)
TPL
(Track Plate
CL TL Length)
(Carriage (Travel Length) Aluminum Beam
Length)
SH
(System
Height)
TPL
(Track Plate
Un-mounted* Length)
Steel Beam
TPL
(Track Plate
Length)
SH
(System Height)
TPL
TL (Track Plate
CL Length)
(Carriage (Travel
Length) Length)
System Height
Track Plate Length SH
Size
TPL (=TL+CL)
Aluminum Steel Un-mounted
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface. System straightness and flatness are determined by
mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support along the entire track plate length is recommended.
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TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH
(System Height)
TPL
CL TL (Track Plate Length)
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
Aluminum Beam
SH
(System Height)
Un-mounted* TPL
(Track Plate Length)
Steel Beam
TPL
(Track Plate Length)
SH
(System Height)
TPL
CL TL (Track Plate Length)
(Carriage Length) (Travel Length)
System Height
Track Plate Length SH
Size
TPL (=TL+CL)
Aluminum Steel Un-mounted
*Un-mounted systems are designed for mounting to a customer-supplied mounting surface. System straightness and flatness are determined by
mounting surface accuracy. Continuous support along the entire track plate length is recommended.
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Wheel Plate Options for Un-driven Systems
Wiper Wheel Plate
Wheel Wheel Wheel
Overall Overall Assembly Wheel Vee
Plate Spacing Spacing
Size Part Number Length Width Height Height
Height Length Width
A B C D E F G
94.0mm 78.0mm 18.5mm 16.5mm 9.5mm 50.8mm 53.29mm
1 M1AWPW
3.700in 3.070in .730in .650in .375in 2.00in 2.098in
129.9mm 115.3mm 26.4mm 23.3mm 14.0mm 76.2mm 80.01mm
2 M2AWPW
5.114in 4.540in 1.041in .916in .551in 3.00in 3.150in
177.6mm 161.3mm 35.6mm 30.3mm 18.0mm 101.6mm 109.22mm
3 M3AWPW
6.990in 6.350in 1.403in 1.193in .709in 4.00in 4.300in
243.8mm 213.2mm 45.7mm 39.5mm 24.0mm 152.4mm 146.66mm
4 M4AWPW
9.600in 8.394in 1.798in 1.553in .945in 6.00in 5.774in
H I J K L
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm
1 N/A M4x0.7 216
1.969in 1.969in .984in
30.0mm 76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm
2 M6x1.0 692
1.181in 2.992in 2.992in 1.496in
38.0mm 100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm
3 M8x1.25 1768
1.496in 3.937in 3.937in 1.969in
66.0mm 152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm
4 M10x1.5 4231
2.598in 5.984in 5.984in 2.598in
A
I F
K J B G
L
Un-driven
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 49.
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Coupler Coupler
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting
Mounting Mounting Coupler
Hole Hole Hole Hole Weight in
Size Hole to Hole Fastener
Length Width 1 Width 2 Thread Grams1
Edge Length
H I J K L M N
50.0mm 50.0mm 25.0mm 31.67mm 26.7mm
1 M4x0.7 M5 307
1.969in 1.969in .984in 1.247in 1.05in
76.0mm 76.0mm 38.0mm 40.64mm 45.7mm
2 M6x1.0 M8 835
2.992in 2.992in 1.496in 1.600in 1.80in
100.0mm 100.0mm 50.0mm 56.79mm 58.4mm
3 M8x1.25 M10 2153
3.937in 3.937in 1.969in 2.236in 2.30in
152.0mm 152.0mm 66.0mm 70.21mm 101.6mm
4 M10x1.5 M12 4765
5.984in 5.984in 2.598in 2.764in 4.00in
A K
H F
I J B G
Un-driven
L M N
Highlighted holes indicate customer mounting holes. Wheel plate assembly shown with track lubricators.
Wheel plate assemblies included with complete systems. See system ordering information, page 49.
1. Weights shown are for wheel plates with wheel covers and without coupling kits. Basic wheel plates with track lubricators weigh slightly less.
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Support Beams for Un-driven Systems
Aluminum Support Beams
Designed with industry standard cross section and T-slot (10mm) geometry
Compatible with HepcoMotion®’s MCS aluminum frame and machine construction system from Bishop-Wisecarver, as well
as other industry standard profile extrusions
A
A Y
A A Y
Y
B
X X B X X
B
C C
C
C
Size 1 Size 2S Size 2L Size 3
LP1SBEXT LP2SSBEXT LP2LSBEXT LP3SBEXT
X X X X X
Aluminum beams are 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. Steel beams are structural steel tubing ASTM A500 Grade A. Note: drawings are not to scale.
1. Sizes 3 & 4 - up to 48ft lengths stock. Longer lengths available upon request. Contact factory for availability.
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LP 3 W A CR 2500
,
System Travel Length
LP: LoPro Enter in mm
Ordering Examples
L
TD
TW W MHW
AW
AH ES* MHS
H RF
Mounting
Mounting
Hardware
Overall Vee Inner Inner Mounting Hole
Part Width Vee Width (Low
Size Height Height Width Depth Hole Width Length
Number Head Cap
Space
Screws)
W H AH AW TW TD MHW MHS RF
L
Track Sizes 1, 3 and 4 TD Track Size 2 TD
TW W MHW TW
AW AW
AH ES* MHS AH
H H RF
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LP3BC E 1 K
Ordering Information:
Coupling Keyways
E: Elastomer N: No Keyways
B: Bellows K: Keyways
Additional parts may be required for complete assembly, including mounting plates, carriage screws, and clamp, T-nut
or gusset fastening system parts. Please consult Bishop-Wisecarver’s applications engineers for additional assistance. In
addition, the LoPro gantry system assembly manual is available at www.bwc.com/library_download_documents.php.
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Fit-up Wrenches
Eccentric adjustment mounting tools
Order bushing wrench and wheel bolt wrench for
TK E
L
socket wrench to adjust eccentric wheels (socket Wiper Wheel Plate Basic Wheel Plate
wrench not supplied)
Allows for fit-up adjustment between opposing
wheels by rotating eccentric bushing
Wiper Wheel Plate
Wrench Size Length Thickness
Wrench Type Size Part Number
HW L TK
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Technical Reference
Load/Life Relationship
Several factors influence the service life of a LoPro linear Step 2: Calculate the load factor for the wheel plate
motion system. Through research and development
spanning over thirty years, Bishop-Wisecarver has devised FR FA MP MY MR
a simple method to estimate the load/life relationship for a LF = + + + +
specific DualVee guide mechanism under defined loading FR(max) FA(max) MP(max) MY(max) MR(max)
conditions. The methodology accounts for the size of the
DualVee bearing elements, their relative spacing, and the
Where: LF = Load Factor
orientation, location, and magnitude of the load. The formula
FR = Applied Radial Load
is based upon clean and well lubricated track conditions; so
FA = Applied Axial Load
for applications where lubrication is prohibitive, a derating MP = Applied Pitch Moment Load
factor must be applied. MY = Applied Yaw Moment Load
It is important to note that other factors such as maximum MR = Applied Roll Moment Load
velocity, acceleration rates, duty cycle, stroke length, LF ≤ 1
environmental conditions, the presence of shock and
Carriage Assembly Load Capacities
vibration, and extreme temperature ranges can all impact
Radial Axial Pitch Yaw Roll
service life to varying degrees. As such, the sizing method Load Load Moment Moment Moment
System Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity
should be considered only as a guideline for the sizing of Size
Capacity
FR(max) FA(max) MP(max) MY(max) MR(max)
DualVee components and assemblies.
N N N•m N•m N•m
Load/Life Equation – Sizing and Selection 1 2391 988 26 62 27
5194 2450 95 202 100
The load/life estimation requires a basic understanding 2/2S/2L
of the principles of statics, and the ability to work with 3 11564 6668 346 599 372
free body diagrams. The following life equation is for the 4 19012 15684 1220 1478 1174
purpose of estimating the expected life of the wheel plate
and track plate only. System drive components are not Step 3: Calculate estimated life with adjustment factor
accounted for but should also be considered. Drive element Due to varying application load and speed parameters and
load ratings are shown throughout the catalog for each type environmental conditions, the appropriate adjustment factor
of system. must be applied to the equation on the following page.
MP
Adjustment
FA MR
Factor (AF) Application Conditions
1.0 – 0.7 Clean, low speed, low shock, low duty
0.7 – 0.4 Moderate contaminants, medium duty,
medium shock, low to medium vibration,
FR MY moderate speed
0.4 – 0.1 Heavy contamination, high acceleration,
high speed, medium to high shock, high
Step 1: Calculate all forces applied to the wheel plate vibration, high duty cycle
Any forces applied on the wheel plate need to be considered,
including inertial forces, gravitational forces, external forces Oscillating motion resulting in less than one full revolution
such as tool pressure, impact loading, and payload. of the wheel under load can cause accelerated wear on
If assistance is required in resolving specific loads into the the internal bearing elements. Testing of such systems is
resultant reaction forces, please contact our Applications recommended to verify compatibility of the design with load/
Engineering staff for support. It is recommended that the life requirements.
Application Data Sheet on page 57 be submitted beforehand,
with as much application information detailed as possible.
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Technical Reference
Lubrication
Life Constant LC Lubrication is the key to maximizing service life in any rolling
System
Size Inches of Travel Life Kilometers of Travel Life
contact linear bearing design. Internally, DualVee guide
wheels are lubricated for life with an extreme pressure,
1 2.19 x 10 6
55
corrosion resistant grease. As such, the main consideration
2/2S/2L 3.47 x 106 87
with regards to lubrication is the wheel/track interface.
3 5.19 x 10 6
130
Typically, a light machine oil or an extreme pressure grease
4 6.84 x 10 6
151
does well to minimize wear, stick slip, and corrosion.
( )
LoPro systems are available with two standard wheel plate
LC
designs. The wiper wheel plate comes complete with
Life = AF
lubricating wiper caps (lubricators consist of an oil saturated
(LF)3
felt). The basic wheel plate is available with either wheel
covers or track lubricators. Both options include lubrication
Where: LF = Load Factor
via oil saturated felt.
LC = Life Constant
AF = Adjustment Factor Lubrication will maximize the load capacity of an individual
bearing element. As such, for any specific loading condition,
Accuracy/Repeatability the presence of lubrication on the guide ways will significantly
The accuracy of a LoPro linear system is dependent upon increase the service life over a non-lubricated configuration
the mounting surface preparation and the technique used under the same loads.
to align the track. LoPro systems can achieve straightness Lubrication will also increase the maximum linear velocity
and flatness characteristics to within .004in/foot (0.1mm/ that a guide wheel-based bearing arrangement can travel. In
300mm) when mounting surfaces are adequately prepared. high cycling applications where high speed or acceleration
Straight line accuracy of beam mounted LoPro systems rates are present, lubrication of the wheel/track interface is
are subject to the industry standard straightness and twist strongly recommended.
tolerances associated with extruded or hot formed sections.
As such, the highest straight line precision can be achieved LoPro System Mass Calculation
by bolting an unsupported LoPro system to a carefully The following calculations are approximate, and depict the
prepared flat mounting surface. Use of a machined reference maximum mass (kg) for each size. Exact calculations will
edge will help maximize system straightness. vary depending on system configuration.
Value added modifications and capabilities include but are not limited to:
Multi-axis/Gantry Bracketry Foot Mounts for Steel Support Beams
Limit Switches Special Machining
Gearboxes Track Plating Options
Elastomer or Bellows Couplings Custom Wheel Plate Designs
Connecting Shafts Custom Design Assistance
Bellows Assembly Services (prior to shipping)
Custom engineered products are typically designed in collaboration with the customer’s design team, taking into
account the major design parameters including envelope restrictions, material considerations, accuracy, repeatability,
thrust requirements, duty cycle, and service life objectives. Non-recurring engineering fees may apply depending on
the level of customization involved. Typical projects entail varying levels of prototype sketching, detailing, and prototype
design modification as the system specifications are refined. Prior to fabrication, prototype designs are formally detailed
and documented for “sign-off” approval by the customer. JIT and Kanban-type arrangements can be accommodated
for custom engineered OEM requirements.
This custom LoPro linear guidance system’s X-axis uses custom carriage assemblies consisting of eight size 4XL (extra large)
DualVee wheels and steel wheel plates rather than the standard size 4, four-wheel aluminum wheel plate assemblies. Each assembly
is capable of loads in excess of 7,500 lbs. The Z-axis, with lift capacities of more than 5,000 lbs., features special chain couplers with
a leaf chain drive mechanism and solid steel idler sheave with high capacity roller bearings mounted on a steel housing structure.
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