Linear Guides

一、 Composition structure

1. Guide rail base

The guide rail base is the foundation of the linear guide rail. It is usually made of iron, aluminum and other materials. It has mounting holes at the bottom for easy installation and fixation. In actual applications, the shape and size of the guide rail base are designed according to different use requirements and application locations.

2. Slider

The slider is a moving part on the rail, usually made of metal or plastic. Sliders are mainly divided into: ball sliders, guide sliders, sliding sliders, etc. Different types of sliders have different characteristics and usage ranges.

3. Guide parts

The guide is mainly composed of two parts, one is the guide block fixed on the slider, and the other is the guide groove fixed on the guide rail. The function of the guide is to ensure that the movement trajectory of the slider does not deviate and has good stability and accuracy during the sliding process.

4. Guide rail slider

The guide rail slider is a sliding component on the linear guide rail and is also the core component of the linear guide rail. The quality and performance of the guide rail slider directly affect the use effect and life of the linear guide rail. Usually, the ball sleeve and the guide rail slider are generally used together, which not only improves the accuracy and rigidity of the guide rail, but also reduces the wear of the slider and guide rail.

5. Balls

Balls are an important part of linear guides. Their function is to reduce friction and improve the accuracy and speed of the guide rails. The number and wear resistance of balls are also one of the key performance indicators of linear guides.

6.Contact strip

The contact belt is a special material on the linear guide, its function is to reduce friction and sound. The contact strip can reduce the friction between the guide rail and the slider, thereby extending the service life of the guide rail and slider and reducing the generation of noise.

7. Stopper

The stopper is a safety protection device on the linear guide rail, which can prevent overtravel or deviation during the movement of the slider. Stoppers are generally installed on the stop plates at both ends of the guide rail, and their structure and arrangement are also related to the application site.

8.Spring

The spring is an auxiliary accessory used in the installation of linear guide rails, which can adjust the verticality and friction of the guide rail slider. Springs are usually divided into two types: compression springs and tension springs. Different springs are selected for use according to the actual situation.

二、 Characteristics

1. High precision

Linear guides have very high precision and repeatability, which can ensure work quality and production efficiency. They are widely used in manufacturing, testing, measurement and other fields.

2. High rigidity

Linear guide rails have very high rigidity and load-bearing capacity, and can withstand large forces and torques, ensuring the stability and reliability of the machine.

3.Long life

Linear guides have a long service life and are simple to maintain, which can effectively reduce maintenance costs and machine downtime, and improve production efficiency.

4. Low noise

The use of balls or sliders inside linear guides can effectively reduce friction and noise to meet the needs of different working environments.

5. Strong adaptability

Linear guide rails have wide adaptability, can meet the needs of different fields, different places and different working conditions, and have strong flexibility and customizability.

三、 Scope of application

Linear guides have a very wide range of applications and are mainly used in the following areas:

1. The transmission components on machine tools (such as CNC machine tools, machine tools, drilling machines, etc.) are used to ensure the high precision, high speed and high rigidity of the machine tools.

2. Transmission components on precision instruments (such as measuring instruments, semiconductor equipment, laser equipment, etc.) to ensure the high accuracy and stability of the instrument.

3. Transmission components on medical equipment (such as medical robots, operating tables, etc.) to ensure high flexibility and reliability of the equipment.

4. Transmission components on automated equipment (such as automated production lines, packaging lines, etc.) are used to ensure high efficiency, high precision and high reliability of the equipment.