Prices Effective September 1, 2011 Pneumatic Linear Slides

GB750 with adjustable stop collars and bumpers Model Guide Size Shaft Dia. Standard Stroke Lengths (Inch) Standard Stroke Length (Inch) Standard Stroke Length (Inch) “L & S” Series – “L” series model shown with cushions “S” series model shown with cushions “SE” series model shown with dowel hole/slot options on surfaces 2, 3 & 4 Specifications subject to change without notice or incurring obligations Model Guide Size Shaft Dia. 250 375 500 625 by 1/2" increments by 1" increments by 1" increments by 1" increments by 1" increments by 2" increments by 1" increments

EZ625 with J72B electronic sensors Model Guide Size Shaft Dia. increments increments increments increments increments increments increments increments increments “EZP” Series – (pick & place) Model Size Standard Strokes in 1” Increments Other Fabco-Air Linear Guided Motion Products Global Series® Cylinders Guided Toolplate models Catalog # GC-15 Pancake® Cylinders with External Guide Pins (Option “G”) See Catalog # CV9 Specifications subject to change without notice or incurring obligations Square 1® Cylinders with External Guide Pins (Option “G

FABCO-AIR Linear Slides abco-Air offers a wide assortment of linear slides, each suited to a vast variety of applications. But how does one know which slide to select? This section of the catalog will guide you through the selection process by providing useful information and helpful hints. Selecting a linear slide involves five factors Factor 1: Bore size of cylinder (determines power factor and linear thrust) Factor 2: Guide Shaft Diameter (determines slide's load capacity) Factor 3: Stroke (select from standard available strokes, or Fabco-Air can provide special stroke lengths) Factor 4: Bearing...

– Engineering Considerations for Product Selection Steel shell linear ball bearings – Yes! Inexpensive linear ball bearings – No! Fabco-Air linear ball bearing slides use high quality, high precision “steel shell” bearings that provide superior load support. Here's why. . With steel shell bearings, the bearing load is distributed back to the housing bore via the entire bearing O.D. The ball bearing's I.D. is unaffected by the housing bore size, therefore providing a very precise “fit” to the guide shaft. Bearing-toshaft pre-load can be accurately established and maintained. Problem: bearing load...

FABCO-AIR Linear Slides Factor 4 – continued Linear Ball Bearing Loading and Life Expectancy Many slide applications involve an overhung load applied to the end of the guide shaft. In almost all of these cases, the slide's load capacity is determined by the strength of the guide shaft and its ability to resist bending. Linear ball bearings are not the limitation because their load capacities dramatically exceed the bending strength of the guide shafts. Linear Ball Bearing Load Capacities For Shaft Diameters of Rolling Load Ratings .250" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 lbs each bearing .375"...

– Engineering Considerations for Product Selection Moisture Environments – Application Tips Coolant splash, water spray, and humidity applications can be handled by several methods. Duralon® and prechrome stainless steel shafting can be used. When linear ball bearings are used, Fabco-Air can supply units greased with a special moisture displacing lubricant and corrosion resistant plated guide shafts. Operating Speed Considerations An often overlooked aspect in the selection of linear slides is the speed at which it will operate. It can be difficult to obtain true and accurate speed information,...

FABCO-AIR Linear Slides Factor 5 – Quick Reference Guide to Slide Selection Each Fabco-Air slide series is shown here for size and layout comparison. For size comparison, drawings are to scale, showing 4" stroke slides with 1/2" diameter guide shafts. “GB” Series (sleeve bearings) Air cylinder is machined into bearing block. Standard features include bottom, side & rear mounting holes, top & side ports. Toolbar with top, front, and bottom mounting holes. “L & S” Series (Sleeve bearings) An inexpensive series using non-repairable air cylinders. The “L” Series is similar to the “EZ” Series while...

– Engineering Considerations for Product Selection New Attachment Method for Dovetail Style Sensors Introducing the universal sensor system Now, one magnetically operated electronic sensor* can be used across the board on all pneumatic elements of your equipment design projects – on every cylinder, every linear slide, every gripper, and every press requirement. This dovetail style sensor can be installed into integral dovetail slots on Fabco-Air Pancake® and Square 1® cylinder products, plus “GB” series slides and Global Series™ air cylinders equipped with magnetic pistons. The same sensor can...

“GB” Series Linear Slides Interchangeable, offe Repairable, built-in air cylinder Bearing blockAnodized aluminum 4mm keyhole sensor mounting slots (2) Top Ports and Side Ports are Standard Tapped holes top, C'bore/thru hole from bottom (2) Guide shafts (2) Pre-chrome stainless steel Mounting: C'bore and thru hole for SHCS 4 places (6 places for long strokes) ToolbarAnodized aluminum Replaceable sleeve bearings (4) Standard slip fit dowel hole & slot for precision tooling alignment Tapped holes at front, C'bore/thru hole from back (4) Retract bumpers (2) Internal extend bumper (1) hidden Rear tapped...

ring longer strokes & more features than other block-style slides Engineering Data Model Guide Shaft Diameter Bore Power Factor Extend Power Factor Retract Pressure Rating: Maximum operating pressure is 150 psi Air Output Force: Output Force = Pressure X Power Factor Speed: Safe speed range is determined by a number of factors. The most important consideration is total reciprocating weight. High loads combined with high speeds can develop severe and damaging impact loads. For speeds over 10 inches per second use extend bumpers (Options "A" or "B"). Accuracy: GB Series Slides feature replaceable,...