Linear Motion Guide Series
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CAT-5507.1 for the professional designer Printed in Japan 2009.03 (OKU) Innovation,Know-how & Originality

INDEX OF DEMENSION TABLES ML MLF A-10 A-14 MH MHT MHD MHS MUL A-54 A-56 A-58 A-60 A-68 ME MET MES A-28 A-32 A-36 C-Lube Maintenance Free Series LSAG LSAGF D-38 D-42 Linear Ball Spline Series ML A ME A MH A MUL A MX A MAG A C-Lube Maintenance Free LWL LWE LWE…Q LWH…B B B B B B B B LWFH LWU…B LWLM Linear Way Linear Roller Way LRX C Linear Way Series LWL LWLF B-16 B-24 LWH…B LWHT…B LWHD…B LWHS…B LWHY B-94 B-98 B-102 B-106 B-108 LWE LWET LWES LWE…Q LWET…Q LWES…Q B-44 B-48 B-52 B-68 B-70 B-72 LWFH LWFF LWFS B-124 B-126 B-128 LWU…B LWU B-138 B-140 LWLM LWM B-148 B-150 Linear Roller Way Series LRX...

1 CAT-5507.1 LINEAR MOTION ROLLING GUIDES In the table of dimensions, standard products are referred to using identification numbers marked with . The identification numbers marked with refer to our semi-standard products. Linear Motion Rolling Guides are produced at a quality level approved by ISO-14001 and ISO-9001 using a production system that reduces negative impact on the global environment. This catalog adopts the SI system (system of international units) in conformance with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 1000. The specifications and dimensions of...

INDEX GENERAL DESCRIPTON Advantages of Linear Motion Rolling Guides Features of IKO Linear Motion Rolling Guides Features of IKO Interchangeable Specification Products Types of IKO Linear Motion Rolling Guides Outline of Linear Motion Rolling Guide Selection Procedure Basic Dynamic Load Rating and Life Basic Static Load Rating and Static Safety Factor Equivalent Load Applied Load Preload Friction Lubrication Operating Environment LINEAR BALL SPLINE DESCRPTION Features of Linear Ball Spline Series Interchangeable Specification Identification Number For Ordering Load Rating Accuracy Preload...

4 5 Linear Motion Rolling Guides are used with satisfactory results for various applications requiring precision positioning such as semi-conductor manufacturing equipment and large-sized machine tools. In contrast to conventional rolling bearings used in rotating parts, Linear Motion Rolling Guides are the products applicable to plane sliding surfaces, and meet the increasing needs for linear motion and precision positioning in machines and equipment. Linear Way and Linear Roller Way of rail guide type, Linear Ball Spline of shaft guide type, and other products, recognized for their high...

1 High positioning accuracy 1 A choice between ball types and roller types assures the best selection for any application Suitable designs in rail guide types and shaft guide types as well as limited motion types and endless motion types are all parts of 's standard product lines. 2 A wide selection of various types for all kinds of industrial uses Linear Motion Rolling Guides feature functional and simple designs. Compared to more complicated designs needing extra steps in manufacturing, the simplicity of designs reduce the potential processing errors that might occur during the various...

2 3 4 5 6 proposes interchangeable specification Linear Motion Rolling Guides for free and easy product selection by the user. 1 Easy addition and replacement of parts Short delivery term As slide units/external cylinders and track rails/spline shafts are stocked separately, these parts can be delivered promptly. High accuracy and high preload Interchangeability is achieved by rigorous accuracy control of individual parts. As a result, one-step higher accuracy and preload can be offered. Improved efficiency at assembly work Interchangeable specification products can be assembled without...

Ball type Roller type Rail guide type The rail guide type achieves linear motion along a rail. This product can receive a complex load and features high performance, excellent total balance and easy handling. Limited linear motion Endless linear motion Crossed Roller Way Linear Roller Way Endless linear motion Linear Ball Spline Linear Bushing Limited linear motion and rotation Stroke Rotary Bushing Types of Linear Motion Rolling Guides Linear Motion Rolling Guides are classified according to the guide type, motion type and rolling element type. Three guide types, namely, rail guide type,...

Linear Way Linear Roller Way Crossed Roller Way Precision Linear Slide Ball Roller Endless linear motion Limited linear motion Endless linear motion Limited linear motion Complex load, medium to heavy load Complex load, heavy to extra-heavy load Complex load, medium load Complex load, light to medium load ENC machine tool EPrecision working machine ERobot EMaterial transfer machine EHeavy duty machine tool ELarge working machine EHigh-rigidity robot EPrecision working machine EElectronic parts assembling machine EPrecision measuring instrument EElectronic parts assembling machine Type of...

Type of rolling element Type of motion Frictional characteristic Ease of General applications mounting Load direction and load carrying capacity Shaft Guide Type Shaft Guide Type Shaft guide type linear motion rolling guides feature easy mounting. These guides can be used to reduce man-hours for mounting them on machines and equipment, and consequently to save greatly the overall system cost. Stroke Rotary Bushings make both linear reciprocating motion and rotation and can be used on rotary shafts. Linear Ball Splines can be used as rotary shafts to transmit torque when combined with shaft...

Flat Roller Cage Roller Limited linear motion EPrecision working machine EOptical measuring instrument Type of rolling element Type of motion Frictional characteristic Ease of General applications mounting Load direction and load carrying capacity Page E-230~ Flat Guide Type Flat Guide Type Flat guide type linear motion rolling guides can receive only a uni-directional load but feature high rigidity in the load direction. A guide surface must be prepared for these rolling guides by surface hardening such as heat treatment and precision surface finishing. Rigidity One-directional load,...