The aerospace industry demands high performance systems in unusual environments. THK's products developed for use in vacuums and other special operating environments are used in manufacturing equipment from spacecraft bodies to spacecraft seat mechanisms.

Seat sliding mechanisms
LM Guide Model SR are used in the seat sliding mechanism of small aircraft. Because the floors in aircraft are generally made from sheet metal, measuring errors relating to mounting sections are common, and mounting can be a lengthy ...

Robots are used in various industries to position workpieces very quickly and accurately. Some robots have multi-joint assemblies letting them simulate the movements of human arms. These joint sections must have a high swing accuracy and high rigidity ensuring that sudden stops do not put them off-track, THK's unique products are powerful and small enough to meet those demands.

5-joint closed-link robots
 

THK's linear motion systems help provide the guidance that makes this precision and speed possible. All the various parts used in machine tools are made by "mother machines" that produce machine parts themselves. Whether fine and complex or massive and heavy, the manufacturing precision of parts produced by machine tool is increasing at an accelerating pace. 

Machining centers
The leading player among cutting machines is the "machining center." Highly accurate and rigid, Caged Ball LM ...
 

Today, semiconductor and LCD panel manufacturing equipment is essential for the production of all kinds of electric and electronic appliances, including PCs, cell phones and flat-panel televisions. Advances in this equipment promote enhancements to PC performance and cell phone functions, and enrich people's lives by reducing the cost of flat panel TV sets. THK's products can meet this kind of high-technology need for fine movement control.

Glass edge polishing units
 

Advanced medical technologies are tools for doctors, and assistive devices reduce the burden on caregivers. Progress in medical services, including highly computerized medical apparatuses, protects people's lives. THK's products meet the highest reliability standards required for medical apparatuses.

X-ray equipment
Our LM Guides and Cross Roller Rings are used for movement of X-ray receptors. This allows for the X-ray machine to move the ray transmitter and receiver units in any direction and take images from any angle, regardless of the ...
 

Advanced medical technologies are tools for doctors, and assistive devices reduce the burden on caregivers. Progress in medical services, including highly computerized medical apparatuses, protects people's lives. THK's products meet the highest reliability standards required for medical apparatuses.

X-ray equipment
Our LM Guides and Cross Roller Rings are used for movement of X-ray receptors. This allows for the X-ray machine to move the ray transmitter and receiver units in any direction and take images from any angle, regardless of the position of the patient. When THK's products are used, the machine's vibrations and noise are also reduced, eliminating patient concerns.