What are the daily life applications of THK slides?

　　THK slides are used in residential houses and buildings.

　　It is impossible to make people living in earthquake-prone areas feel completely safe. Our suction "seismic isolation device" technology is applicable to many residences, helping to alleviate this fear and worry.

　　THK slides are used in suction-type housing.

　　Protecting lives and property from earthquake threats.

　　There are two types of earthquake-resistant technologies: "Seismic Isolation" and "Base Isolation." The former aims to prevent earthquakes, while the latter refers to installing components above the house that can absorb ground vibrations. If the house is built directly on that foundation, it means it is directly subjected to earthquake damage. Seismic isolation components are like shock absorbers, providing earthquake protection for the house.

　　THK slides are used in daily life.

　　Today's world demands convenience, safety, and reliability. Household appliances are also constantly evolving. In kitchen cabinets, THK's technology is a manifestation of this evolution.

　　THK slides are used in the entire kitchen system. A kitchen that fits your height.

　　In a Universal Design (UD) kitchen, LM guides can be seen under the sink, and straight liners and LM shaft technology can be seen on the sloped top of the hanging cabinets. Previously, the lifting parts of height-adjustable sinks suffered from various stresses and pressures, leading to bumps, instability, and unsteadiness.

　　However, due to the use of SSR type LM guides, this problem no longer exists in this UD entire kitchen system. When predicting the various forces that kitchen moving parts may exert, these high-rigidity LM guides were chosen to ensure smooth movement and high safety.

　　In our society, the age difference between family members is increasingly large, so this UD kitchen will be widely used.

　　THK slides are used in medical and nursing care.

　　With the aging of society, the demand for wheelchairs that can be used as transportation tools for the elderly and disabled is increasing. THK products also play an irreplaceable role in this aspect.

　　THK slides are used in wheelchairs with electric lifting arms.

　　Supporting a barrier-free society where anyone can live.

　　In recent years, commercial buildings and facilities have been standard-equipped with ramps for wheelchair access. However, if these ramps have a low height and a relatively long slope length, it may be inconvenient for caregivers.

　　This wheelchair, in addition to wheels, has 4 retractable arms, so it can be used directly to climb stairs. The hoist part uses THK's ball screw BTK type and track FBL type.

　　The smooth and quiet sliding device allows the elderly and disabled to use our wheelchair effortlessly, and the ability to go up stairs directly reduces the burden on caregivers.

　　THK slides are used in transportation.

　　At the 1985 Tsukuba Expo in Japan, the HSST (High-Speed Surface Transport) system attracted many visitors. The system was developed starting in 1974 and exhibited at the Expo. Afterward, the HSST system officially entered the market at the 1989 Yokohama Expo (YES). THK products are an important part of new generation transportation systems (such as, in this case, the system).