EXPANDED PRODUCT LINE - Slideways, Inc.

Custom PartsSlideways specializes in plastic components forbearing, wear, and power transmission applications.These application specific parts often require uniquedesign considerations and complex shapes or profilesnot commercially available. This capability to designand manufacture custom parts produces results forSlideways customers.Since 1994, we have built a reputation for makingquality custom components for packaging machineryand other power transmission and process equipmentapplications.Whether your application requires an unusual shape orhigh-performance materials, Slideways personnel areeager to apply their creativity and experience to yourproject. Our state-of-the-art machining equipment andsoftware enable us to make complex parts that meetyour specifications.Customer ServiceOur primary focus at Slideways is to provide you withunparalleled customer service. You get the parts youneed, delivered on time.Catalog items are in stock or can be quickly fabricatedon specialized equipment from an extensive inventoryof raw materials. If you need a custom-designedcomponent we are always ready to use our expertise tocome up with the best solution to fit your needs. If youdon’t see what you need in this catalog, please call todiscuss your application.We acknowledge your order with a ship date thatkeeps your scheduling needs in mind. Whether youneed a few roll end bearings or miles of wear strip,Slideways delivers on time.Custom Part FabricationThe Slideways machine shop is tooled primarily forplastics. Our experience in machining various plasticmaterials and the capabilities listed below enable usto produce high-quality components for machineryquickly and at a competitive price.CNC Routers – With amachining area of 5' x 12'and a ten-station toolchanger, our CNC routersare able to preciselymanufacture either avery large part or manysmall parts from a singlesheet of material. Havingten tools availableminimizes secondaryoperations. Typical partsmade on these machinesinclude star wheels andSlideTrax straights andcurves for conveyorchains and sprockets.Profiling – Slidewaysproduces miles of chainguide, belt guide, andrail covers every year.Our profile machiningcapability helps ourcustomers order small quantities of special guideswithout the tooling cost, minimum run, and extendedlead time required for a custom extrusion typical ofother manufacturers. Products include chain guides,belt guides, and snap-on profiles.CNC Turning – CNC lathes turn parts up to 16" indiameter. Slideways makes a huge variety of bearings,pulleys, and rollers. Inside diameters are oftenmachined so that a ball bearing can be snapped intothe ID of pulleys and wheels.Vertical Machining Centers – Our Haas VF-2 has4-axis capability and a 26" x32" work area, and ourHaas VF-4 has a 26" x 50" work area. Both workstationscan machine complex shapes in all plastic materialsand are very effective for short-run, intricate partsfound on packaging machinery such as cam plates,wear parts and guides. These workstations are idealfor unique parts found on process equipment, medicalequipment and other specialty applications.2 Visit us online at www.slideways.com or call toll-free 1-800-298-7543