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What Are the Characteristics of the Linear Guideway?

Understanding of the linear guideway


Linear bearings are mainly used in automated machinery, such as German imported machine tools, bending machines, laser welding machines, etc. Of course, linear bearings are used together with linear shafts. The Linear guideway is mainly used in mechanical structures that require high accuracy. So, what are the characteristics of linear guideways?


Features of the linear guideway


  • Self-aligning ability comes from the combination of arc grooves with DF (45 to 45)°. During installation, even if the installation surface has some deviation, the elastic deformation of the steel ball and the transfer of the contact point can be absorbed by the internal part of the linear guideway slider, producing an automatic centering effect, achieving smooth, high-precision and stable motion.


  • Interchangeability. Due to strict control of production and manufacturing accuracy, the dimensions of linear guideways can be maintained at a certain level. The slider design includes a retainer to prevent steel balls from falling off, so some series of precision tools can be interchangeable. Customers can order guides or sliders according to their needs, or store them separately to reduce storage space.


  • All-around high rigidity. The four rows of circular arc grooves and the four rows of steel balls with a 45-degree contact angle enable the steel balls to achieve an ideal two-point contact structure, and can withstand loads in the up, down, left, and right directions. If necessary, preloading can be applied to increase rigidity. Linear guideway is mainly used in automated machinery, such as machine tools, paper cup machines, laser welding machines, etc. Of course, linear guideways and linear bearings are mainly used in mechanical structures that require high accuracy. The motion element and the fixed element of the linear guideway are not separated by any intermediate medium, but by rolling steel balls. Due to their suitability for high-speed motion, low friction coefficient, and high sensitivity, rolling steel balls can meet the working requirements of motion components such as machine tool tool holders and processing and analysis trays. If the force on the steel ball is too large, the loading time of the steel ball for bearing pre-tightening is too long, which leads to an increase in the movement resistance of the bracket.


Linear guideway is mainly used in automated machinery, such as German imported machine tools, bending machines, laser welding machines, etc. Of course, linear guideways and linear bearings are mainly used in mechanical structures that require high accuracy. The motion element and the fixed element of the linear guideway are not separated by any intermediate medium, but by rolling steel balls. Due to their suitability for high-speed motion, low friction coefficient, and high sensitivity, rolling steel balls can meet the working requirements of motion components such as machine tool tool holders and frames. If the force acting on the steel ball is too large, the loading time of the steel ball for bearing pre-tightening is too long, which leads to an increase in the movement resistance of the bracket.