BMG’s comprehensive range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides, runner blocks and associated products are suitable for use in diverse applications, including packaging, paper, pulp and wood industries.
“In 1977, Nippon Thompson – a leading international bearings manufacturer – awarded BMG exclusive distribution rights for the Japanese IKO range in South Africa and more than 47 years later, this partnership is still in place,” explains Ziyaad Shaik, business unit manager of BMG’s Bearings Division.
“IKO components – which also incorporate rails, ball screws, bushings and shafts – are engineered to provide high speed, precision and durability, making them essential for industries that require smooth, controlled movement and long-term reliability.
“There is a growing trend for companies in the packaging and paper sector to move away from manual machine operation to specialised mechanisation. BMG has made a substantial investment in expanding our product range to meet specific demand in both standard and highly complex applications.
“Apart from paper and packaging, IKO linear motion products are designed for OEMs, the machine tool sector, automotive plants, design houses, beverage plants, robotics, brick and glass manufacturing, as well as for advanced measuring systems. Our range ensures excellent accuracy, smooth linear motion, easy integration, energy saving and environmental protection.
“Key to precision instruments are linear guides, which are used in conjunction with compact ball screws that are locked onto a platform and linked to a servo motor, to produce linear motion. The primary function of the guide is to allow the platform to maintain high precision, high rigidity and high load motion.” BMG can offer custom manufacturing of ball screws from customer samples or customer drawings. It also carries a wide range of standard rolled and ground ball screws, and has a large stock holding of linear guides and rails.
The team focuses on optimising productivity, minimising downtime and reducing operational costs for companies in all sectors.
Their customised solutions-based approach to engineering reduces the total costs of owning and operating an asset, which translates into maximum return on investment for customers.
BMG’s comprehensive range of bearings, comprises ball, roller and linear bearings – ranging in size from miniature to extremely large units. Their product offering is enhanced by technical expertise, including bearing selection, condition monitoring, re-classification and repairs, bearing modification, manufacturing of assemblies and bearing and housing interchanges.
BMG represents some of the world’s most respected manufacturers of bearings, including NSK, NTN, Timken, IKO, TR, Rollway, FSQ and Rollix. This extensive portfolio is carefully selected in terms of consistent quality controls, compatibility, standardisation, reliability and extended service life.
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