Smart Maintenance Robots

Smart maintenance robots are transforming how factories perform routine upkeep to automate tasks like equipment checks, filter replacements, belt adjustments, and fluid top-offs in tight or hazardous areas. These autonomous systems require compact, reliable motion components to navigate, position tools, and execute maintenance with precision.
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Maintain Proactively. Reach Intelligently. Reduce Downtime.

Helix Linear Technologies provides miniature lead screws, ball screws, and linear actuators designed for integration into mobile maintenance robots and service arms. Our components enable accurate, programmable motion for tool deployment, panel access, and component manipulation in space-constrained environments.



With long service life, low maintenance, and customizable stroke lengths, Helix motion systems help robotics engineers develop smart platforms that support predictive maintenance strategies and keep production lines running smoothly.



Key Benefits:



  • Compact actuators enable motion in tight, hard-to-access spaces



  • High repeatability ensures reliable tool positioning and task execution



  • Supports autonomous filter changes, tension adjustments, fluid checks, and more



  • Durable motion components designed for mobile and service robotics





Helix empowers smart maintenance robots to do more safely, efficiently, and without interrupting production.



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Custom Motion Components for Factory Automation OEMs

At Helix Linear Technologies, we design and manufacture custom linear motion solutions that keep factory automation running efficiently. Our precision lead screws, ball screws, linear actuators, and motion assemblies are tailored to meet the unique demands of high-cycle, high-precision environments. From compact actuators for tight robotic tooling to high-load screws for heavy-duty transfer systems, Helix delivers the performance your systems depend on.



We collaborate closely with OEMs and automation engineers to deliver components that fit seamlessly into new designs or retrofit applications, offering flexible materials, travel lengths, coatings, and mounting configurations to match your requirements.



Key Benefits:



✦ Precision motion for multi-axis automation, robotics, and tooling

✦ Durable, low-maintenance components built for 24/7 operation

✦ Customizable form factors and specifications for any application

✦ Scalable solutions for evolving smart factory demands





Helix is the motion behind modern manufacturing, empowering automation innovators to build smarter, faster, and more reliable systems at every level of production.



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Testimonials

Precision That Powers Automation

"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."

Alan Perry, Stryker
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Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."

Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
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Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering

"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"

John Sidlow, GE Medical
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