UtiliTrak® – Compact Linear Guide

Polymer Wheel Series UtiliTrak is a lightweight solution for light to medium duty transport applications, and offers the lowest installed cost in its class, corrosion resistance, low noise, and wear resistance.

• Linear track channel is anodized 6063-T6 aluminum alloy
• Wheels feature chemically resistant high temp polymer overmoulded on a stainless steel bearing
• Built-in wiper caps at each end of the wheel plate clear debris from the track
• Loads to 311N
• Speeds to 1.5 m/s
• Acceleration to 3 g's
• 3, 4 and 5-wheel plate assemblies available
• Available in sizes 0, 1, and 2

NEW Vee/Crown Series UtiliTrak incorporates a versatile wheel design which can run on both vee and open track. It is ideal for medium to heavy duty transport applications, and offers high speeds, excellent load capacity, smooth antifriction operation, and debris tolerance.

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• Linear track channel is one-piece, hardened and precision ground 52100 carbon steel
• Linear track running surface smooth to Ra 0.8 micrometers
• Carbon steel Vee/Crown (VC) wheels available sealed
• Loads to 14,040N
• Speeds to 5.5 m/s
• Acceleration to 5 g's
• 3, 4 or 5-wheel plate assemblies available
• Available in sizes 1, 2, and 3

SW Series UtiliTrak is ideal for medium to heavy duty transport applications, and offers high speeds, excellent load capacity, smooth antifriction operation, and debris tolerance.

• Linear track channel is one-piece, hardened and precision ground 52100 carbon steel
• Linear track running surface smooth to Ra 0.8 micrometers
• Steel DualVee wheels and MadeWell crown rollers available shielded or sealed
• Loads to 14,040N
• Speeds to 5.5 m/s
• Acceleration to 5 g's
• 3, 4 or 5-wheel plate assemblies available
• Available in sizes 1, 2, and 3

Stainless steel composite UtiliTrak is a great option for high load requirements where carbon steel cannot be used due to corrosion requirements.

• Stainless steel DualVee wheels feature sealed bearings
• Loads to 5,739N
• Speeds to 5.5 m/s
• Acceleration to 5 g's
• 3-wheel plate assemblies
• Available in sizes 1, 2, and 3

The two outside guide wheels are concentric, while the center wheel(s) are eccentric. Fit up is pre-set at the factory, but is easily adjusted by rotating the eccentrically mounted center guide wheels. This allows modification of running characteristics such as drag, breakaway force and running friction.

Each assembly includes a standard lubricator, which distributes a light coat of oil along the length of the channel during normal operation. Lubrication of the channel increases load, life and speed capacities.

Two types of bridge connection are available. The steel version is available in a variety of widths, and features mounting holes according to customer specifications. The aluminum version features MCS profile extrusions with T-slots for ease of mounting.

The UtiliTrak brake system permits the wheel plate on any PW or SW series UtiliTrak to be manually locked at any user-selected position on the UtiliTrak rail. The brake system can be easily installed by the end user on existing UtiliTrak systems, or pre-assembled at the factory on new systems.

The brake system consists of a brake block, mounting hardware, and a threaded stud handle with an adjustable handle arm. The brake block is made from aluminum and is hard anodized for long-lasting life and increased holding force. The handle has a plastic arm and a black-anodized steel stud. The mounting hardware is made from stainless steel.

The brake block mounts to either end of the UtiliTrak wheel plate and has a pair of brake arms that straddle the UtiliTrak rail. Each wheel plate can accommodate two brake systems. The brake system is engaged by turning the handle arm clockwise, which causes the brake arms of the block to clamp the rail. Disengage the system by simply turning the handle arm counter-clockwise.

The angular position of the handle arm can be adjusted which permits the brake system to be more compact in applications where access to the handle arm is limited. It also permits the handle to be set at any desired positon without affecting the brake engagement status and amount of braking force.