Examples of fields in which linear guides are used

• Machines for the textile industry
• Packaging machinery
  • Bottling machines
  • Boxing machines
  • Palletting machines
  • Pallet unpacking machines
• Machines for the food industry
• Machines for working wood, plastic, or marble
  • Cutting machines
  • Edging machines
  • Drilling and milling machines
• Machines for plasma, laser, and water-jet cutting
• Sandblasting and painting plants
• High pressure washing
• Automated welding plants
• Galvanic plants
• Making equipment for special effects in television advertising

Specific applications

Some of the applications used are described, which shows that linear guides can be used in all possible fields.

• Construction of a 48 m long guide for moving a sewing machine for sails and tensioned tarpaulins.
• Supplying a 12 m long guide that was then used in the “Scherzi a Parte” program for moving a container of water through the air to wet the guests.
• Constructing guides with chains for lifting disabled persons.
• Lifting and lowering an ejection seat for carrying out tests in the aeronautical field.
• Electrical opening and closing of windows in yachts
• Lifting and stowing plasma screens used in television crew vehicles and some homes
• Daily extension of a kiosk’s fridge counter on public ground.