IKO Nippon Thompson Europe BV
About us
Welcome to IKO Nippon Thompson (UK)
At IKO, we specialise in crafting high-quality linear guides, needle roller bearings, and XY tables designed for advanced applications.
Our commitment to innovation, expertise, and originality allows us to offer products that set industry standards in reliability and performance.
Explore our range and discover how IKO’s cutting-edge solutions can enhance your operational efficiency and productivity.
Nippon Thompson Linear Guides are synonymous with quality and precision. They are trusted in various industries, including medical, metrology, and optical systems, for their reliability and accuracy. In the medical field, they ensure smooth and controlled movements for precise procedures. In metrology, they offer unmatched accuracy for precise measurements. In optical systems, they deliver the stability needed for clear imaging. With a global reputation for excellence, IKO Nippon Thompson Linear Guides continue to be the top choice for professionals who value reliability and precision in their linear motion systems.
IKO designs and develops needle roller bearings to enable reliable and smooth rotational motion in numerous applications. This unique design incorporates a thin, needle-shaped roller into the moving element to achieve high load capacity in a small footprint. Overall, IKO needle roller bearings offer a versatile solution for applications requiring a combination of high load capacity, compact size, and smooth operation. Their presence can be found in a wide range of industries, from heavy machinery to delicate medical devices.
Unlock precision and efficiency with our advanced positioning tables, designed to meet the precise needs of the most demanding industries. Products range from micro and nano models through to long stroke versions, catering to all scales of precision. Widely used in metrology, flat panel display manufacturing, and high-precision medical and diagnostics equipment, our positioning tables are trusted across numerous sectors.
Products & services
Linear Rails & Carriages
Multiple styles and sizes available Sizes range from tiny to extra large, from the world’s smallest track rail featuring a 1-mm width to those built for high rigidity and load capacity in huge machines. Used in many industries such as semiconductor, medical, life sciences, solar, machine tool and construction. Available styles include roller type rolling guides, ball type rolling guides, ball splines, anti-creep crossed roller ways, ball slides, and both linear and rotary bushings to meet the needs of different applications and machine geometries.
Rotary Bearings
IKO designs and develops needle roller bearings to enable reliable and smooth rotational motion in numerous applications. This unique design incorporates a thin, needle-shaped roller into the moving element to achieve high load capacity in a small footprint. Multiple styles and sizes available Lower cross-section height and higher load capacity than traditional ball bearings. Small and compact for reduced overall machine size in lightweighting efforts. Widely used in automobiles, motorcycles, printing presses, industrial robots, construction equipment and other demanding applications. Many styles to choose from including: radial, thrust and combined models, cam followers and roller followers.
Mechatronics Solutions
IKO designs and manufactures a wide variety of specialized tables that serve as reliable positioning mechanisms within industrial equipment and machinery. Multiple styles and sizes available Sizes range from micro and nano models to long stroke versions. Widely used in multiple industries, from semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing to high-precision equipment. Available styles include positioning tables with ball screw drives, tables with linear motor drives and specialized models such as rotary tables, alignment modules and stages, elevating tables and programmable controllers to meet the needs of specific applications.