PBC Linear’s Redi-Rail® drawer slides have amassed a proven reputation for providing long-lasting support and precision linear motion guidance in heavy industrial applications. Typically used for heavy-duty drawers in order to ensure easy, ergonomic maneuverability, Redi-Rail® drawer slides have recently been installed into a fully pivoting, telescopic soldering crane used for welding various metals—nickel, steel, copper—in the automotive industry.

Soldering and welding large, heavy steel plates requires a great deal of space. This newly designed crane necessitated flexibility in order to cover the specified area and be able to freely solder the materials. The working environment of the crane is the very definition of harsh. Heat, vibration, high loads and flying particulate all act as obstacles against linear motion systems. The crane itself required a telescopic system to endure the working environment and tolerate the 35 lbs of cantilevered load. To solve this dilemma, the welding company turned to PBC Linear.

Redi-Rail® drawer slides were the answer. Designed with carbon steel rollers and stainless steel, induction hardened framing, these drawer slides excel in heavy-duty applications. The drawer slides’ oil impregnated wipers work to restrict dust and particle intrusion; along with extending the life of the product. Also, the product’s innovative S-shaped steel frame design supports high loads and assured precision travel.

After installing PBC Linear’s drawer slides, the customer was able to use the enhanced telescopic length to facilitate easy soldering. Presently, the Redi-Rail® drawer slides are performing superbly in the application. For more information on PBC Linear’s full line of Telescopic Guiding Technology (TGT), please call 1.800.729.9085, email to [email protected] or visit us at our homepage at www.pbclinear.com.