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, as part of greater precision and cost saving initiatives.
“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 of specialised IKO linear motion products 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, through its suppliers, can offer custom manufacturing of ball screws from customer samples or customer drawings. The company carries a wide range of standard rolled and ground ball screws, which are included in a Linearway and ball screw catalogue, that is available on request. BMG also has a large stock holding of linear guides and rails.
The team’s focus on optimising productivity, minimising downtime and reducing operational costs for companies in all sectors, encompasses a total solutions service. By providing the correct components for each specific application, BMG can improve machine performance, enhance reliability and extend maintenance intervals and service life. The company’s customised solutions-based approach to engineering reduces the total costs of owning and operating an asset, which transition to safer alternatives without compromising on performance.
BMG’s Bearings division offers a comprehensive range of bearings, which comprises ball, roller and linear bearings – ranging in size from miniature to extremely large units. The company’s 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 has secured distribution and service agreements with some of the world’s most respected manufacturers of bearings, including NSK, NTN, Timken, IKO, TR, Rollway, FSQ and Rollix.
