Linear Guides and Bearings
- Aluminium
- Flat cage
- Heavy duty
- High precision
- Miniature
You are even able to get them produced in stainless steel so they can be used in even the most corrosive of environments. There is so much choice with linear guides due to the fact they are used in a variety of different ways so there needs to be a vast choice of guides available to you in order for all jobs to be carried out in the best possible way. So what exactly are these linear guides? To answer this question simply, they provide a smooth precision, guiding surface on which the rolling element of a linear bearing rides. Basically these guides are an essential part of linear bearings but they are generally ordered separately from the actual rolling element component.
There is always new developments being undertaken within the mechanical industry in order to make it run more smoothly, with linear guides there is now a new side scraper system for linear guides. This new system extends the operating life of products, particularly in applications where there is a high degree of contamination. This device protects the linear guides by removing dirt, oil, liquids and other debris regardless of the mounting configuration. It is due to this that this type of guide is best suited to be used in more harsh environments where there are high levels of airborne dust, swarf, shavings or weld spatter that fall on the guide rails.
Linear guides however do need a little bit of help to get the job done and this little bit of help comes in the form of linear bearings. These bearings are used mainly when something needs to be moved along a straight line with high accuracy. In cases such as this the object only needs to translate in one direction with the possibly to move back to it's starting position with high repeatability.
These bearing are essential in order to provide support motion that takes place along a straight line. They are needed to provide complete precision and exceedingly decreased friction. Also good news for you is that these bearings require minimum maintenance; they are lightweight, have an enhanced speed and are generally inexpensive.
A prime example of a linear motion is the pulling out and pushing in of drawers, which is exactly why linear guides and bearings are so important. They play a vital role in mechanisms that require such a type of movement.
There are however many different attributes that are associated with aspects such as stiffness, smoothness of motion, profile height, cost, material, and rolling element. So whatever job you need the bearing to do you will be able to find the best type to ensure that said job is done in the best possible manner.
