KK Series Single-Axis Robots Context

Market context

KK Single-Axis Robot is a packaged linear-axis module combining ballscrew and guideway structure for compact automation movement.

  • Target environment: Factory automation, gantries, fixtures, compact transfer axes and machine-builder systems.
  • Workflow context: Installed as a linear motion axis in machines or robot-adjacent automation cells.
  • Customer context: Machine builders, automation engineers, gantry designers and integrators needing repeatable compact motion.
  • Deployment model: Commercial component family sold through Hiwin channels.
  • Commercial maturity: Mature linear-motion product family with public product documentation.
  • Adoption constraints: Adoption depends on stroke, load, speed, mounting format, motor choice, precision requirements and lifecycle support.
  • Market position: Packaged linear axis for automation and robot workcell motion.
  • Adjacent products: Adjacent to linear guides, ballscrews, gantry axes, seventh axes and machine modules.

Audience

Integrators

Workflow

Installed as a linear motion axis in machines or robot-adjacent automation cells.

Deployment environment

Factory automation, gantries, fixtures, compact transfer axes and machine-builder systems.

Specifications

  • Motion Structure: Ballscrew and guideway integrated in an optimized U-shaped steel rail
  • Power: motor options: AC servo or stepper motor
  • Dimensions: nominal width options mm: KK30, KK40, KK50, KK60, KK60D, KK80, KK86, KK86D, KK100 and KK130; rail length range mm: 75-1,680 mm across model-specific configurations
  • Architecture: ballscrew lead options mm: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or 25 mm depending on model
  • Operating Characteristics: accuracy grades: P precision or C normal
  • Repeatability: Precision ±0.003 to ±0.007 mm; normal ±0.004 to ±0.012 mm, depending on model and rail length
  • Max Speed: maximum speed: 160-1,480 mm/s across model, lead, length and accuracy-grade combinations

Tags

  • Peer Group: Linear-motion components, Linear Axis Modules
  • Capability: Linear-motion capability
  • Stack Layer: Actuation layer

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